ATI RN
MED SURG
PROCTORED RETAKE EXAM
(Version 1, 2, & 3)
(NGN-Style Questions & Case Scenario)
Actual Qs & Ans to Pass the Exam
This ATI Retake test contains:
100 Qs & Ans
passing score Guarantee
Format Set of Multiple-choice
questions with incorporating Next Generation
NCLEX (NGN) and Case Scenario
Expert-Verified Explanations & Solutions
,Table of Contents
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V1 SAMPLE EXAM ................... 2
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V2 SAMPLE EXAM ................... 5
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V3 SAMPLE EXAM ................... 7
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V1 ACTUAL EXAM ................... 9
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V2 ACTUAL EXAM ................. 68
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V3 ACTUAL EXAM ............... 130
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V1 SAMPLE EXAM
### 1. Post-Operative Hip Arthroplasty Instructions
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older adult client following a
left total hip arthroplasty.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
- A) "You should use an incentive spirometer every 8 hours."
- B) "You can cross your legs at the ankles when sitting down."
- C) "Clean the incision daily with hydrogen peroxide."
- D) "Install a raised toilet seat in your bathroom."
Answer: D) "Install a raised toilet seat in your bathroom."
,Rationale: A raised toilet seat helps prevent hip flexion beyond 90 degrees, reducing the r
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isk of dislocation. Proper education on mobility aids post-
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surgery promotes safety and independence. ff ff ff ff
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### 2. Calculating IV Infusion Rate
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A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's via continuous IV infusion
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f at 200 mL/hr. The IV tubing has a drip factor of 10 gtt/mL.
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How many gtts/min should the nurse set the IV pump to administer? (Round to
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the nearest whole number.)
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- A) 20 gtt/min
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- B) 33 gtt/min
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- C) 50 gtt/min
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- D) 100 gtt/min
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Answer: B) 33 gtt/min ff ff ff
Rationale: To calculate the drip rate: (200 mL/hr * 10 gtt/mL) / 60 min/hr = 33.33 gtt/mi
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n, which rounds to 33 gtt/min. Accurate calculation of drip rates is essential to ensure prop
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er medication administration.
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### 3. Understanding Sublingual Nitroglycerin
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription
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for sublingual nitroglycerin.
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Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the te
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aching?
, - A) "I should lie down when I take this medication."
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- B) "I can keep my medication for 1 year before replacing it."
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- C) "I should discontinue this medication if I develop a headache."
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- D) "I can take up to five tablets in 15 minutes before seeking medical attention."
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Answer: A) "I should lie down when I take this medication."
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Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin can cause hypotension, so it is advisable for the client
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to lie down to minimize the risk of falling. Understanding the correct administration techniq
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ues is crucial for patient safety.
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### 4. Contraindication for Acupuncture
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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and requests infor
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mation about acupuncture to relieve some of the side effects.
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Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication
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ff to receiving this alternative therapy?
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- A) Urticaria
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- B) Lymphedema
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- C) Headaches
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- D) Mouth sores
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Answer: B) Lymphedema ff ff
Rationale: Lymphedema can be exacerbated by acupuncture due to the risk of increased
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swelling or infection. Precautions should be taken when considering acupuncture for client
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s with this condition to avoid further complications.
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MED SURG
PROCTORED RETAKE EXAM
(Version 1, 2, & 3)
(NGN-Style Questions & Case Scenario)
Actual Qs & Ans to Pass the Exam
This ATI Retake test contains:
100 Qs & Ans
passing score Guarantee
Format Set of Multiple-choice
questions with incorporating Next Generation
NCLEX (NGN) and Case Scenario
Expert-Verified Explanations & Solutions
,Table of Contents
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V1 SAMPLE EXAM ................... 2
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V2 SAMPLE EXAM ................... 5
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V3 SAMPLE EXAM ................... 7
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V1 ACTUAL EXAM ................... 9
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V2 ACTUAL EXAM ................. 68
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V3 ACTUAL EXAM ............... 130
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V1 SAMPLE EXAM
### 1. Post-Operative Hip Arthroplasty Instructions
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older adult client following a
left total hip arthroplasty.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
- A) "You should use an incentive spirometer every 8 hours."
- B) "You can cross your legs at the ankles when sitting down."
- C) "Clean the incision daily with hydrogen peroxide."
- D) "Install a raised toilet seat in your bathroom."
Answer: D) "Install a raised toilet seat in your bathroom."
,Rationale: A raised toilet seat helps prevent hip flexion beyond 90 degrees, reducing the r
ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff
isk of dislocation. Proper education on mobility aids post-
ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff
surgery promotes safety and independence. ff ff ff ff
---
### 2. Calculating IV Infusion Rate
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A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's via continuous IV infusion
ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff f
f at 200 mL/hr. The IV tubing has a drip factor of 10 gtt/mL.
ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff
How many gtts/min should the nurse set the IV pump to administer? (Round to
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the nearest whole number.)
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- A) 20 gtt/min
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- B) 33 gtt/min
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- C) 50 gtt/min
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- D) 100 gtt/min
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Answer: B) 33 gtt/min ff ff ff
Rationale: To calculate the drip rate: (200 mL/hr * 10 gtt/mL) / 60 min/hr = 33.33 gtt/mi
ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff
n, which rounds to 33 gtt/min. Accurate calculation of drip rates is essential to ensure prop
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er medication administration.
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---
### 3. Understanding Sublingual Nitroglycerin
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription
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for sublingual nitroglycerin.
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Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the te
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aching?
, - A) "I should lie down when I take this medication."
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- B) "I can keep my medication for 1 year before replacing it."
ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff
- C) "I should discontinue this medication if I develop a headache."
ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff
- D) "I can take up to five tablets in 15 minutes before seeking medical attention."
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Answer: A) "I should lie down when I take this medication."
ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin can cause hypotension, so it is advisable for the client
ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff
to lie down to minimize the risk of falling. Understanding the correct administration techniq
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ues is crucial for patient safety.
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---
### 4. Contraindication for Acupuncture
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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and requests infor
ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff
mation about acupuncture to relieve some of the side effects.
ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication
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ff to receiving this alternative therapy?
ff ff ff ff
- A) Urticaria
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- B) Lymphedema
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- C) Headaches
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- D) Mouth sores
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Answer: B) Lymphedema ff ff
Rationale: Lymphedema can be exacerbated by acupuncture due to the risk of increased
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swelling or infection. Precautions should be taken when considering acupuncture for client
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s with this condition to avoid further complications.
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