• ATI RN Adult
Medical Surgical 09/01/2026
Online
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Online
Practice 2 2026 B | COMPLETE Exam
Questions with VERIFIED Answers &
DETAILED Rationales | Forms A, B & C |
NGN-Style Questions | Latest 2026/2027
Update
P 1
, • ATI RN Adult
Medical Surgical 09/01/2026
Online
A client diagnosed with angina pectoris complains of chest pain while ambulating in the hallway. Which action
should the nurse take first?
A.
Support the client to a sitting position.
B.
Ask the client to walk slowly back to the room.
C.
Administer a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet.
D.
Provide oxygen via nasal cannula. –
Correct Answer :A
Rationale:
The nurse should safely assist the client to a resting position and then perform options C and D. The client must
cease all activity immediately, which will decrease the oxygen requirement of the myocardial muscle. After these
interventions are implemented, the client can be escorted back to the room via wheelchair or stretcher
The nurse teaches a client with type 2 diabetes nutritional strategies to decrease obesity. Which food items
chosen by the client indicate understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A.
White bread
B.
Salmon
C.
Broccoli
D.
Whole milk
E.
P 2
, • ATI RN Adult
Medical Surgical 09/01/2026
Online
Banana –
Correct Answer :B, C, E
Rationale:
Options B, C, and E provide fresh fruits, lean meats and fish, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy
products. All are recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and are a part of the My Plate
guidelines recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Whole milk is high in fat and is not
recommended by the ADA. White bread is milled, a process that removes the essential nutrients. It should be
avoided for weight loss and is a poor choice for the client with diabetes.
The nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux). Which symptoms will
the nurse be looking for in the focused assessment related to this condition? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Facial muscle spasms
B.
Sudden facial pain
C.
Unilateral facial weakness
D.
Difficulty in chewing
E.
Tinnitus
F.
Hearing difficulties –
Correct Answer :A, B
Rationale:
P 3
, • ATI RN Adult
Medical Surgical 09/01/2026
Online
Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by paroxysms of pain, similar to an electric shock, in the area innervated by
one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve (cranial V). The remaining symptoms are not related to trigeminal
neuralgia.
The nurse is counseling a healthy 30-year-old female client regarding osteoporosis prevention. Which activity
would be most beneficial in achieving the client's goal of osteoporosis prevention?
A.
Cross-country skiing
B.
Scuba diving
C.
Horseback riding
D.
Kayaking –
Correct Answer :A
Rationale:
Weight-bearing exercise is an important measure to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Of the activities listed,
cross-country skiing includes the most weight-bearing, whereas options B, C, and D involve less.
A client with congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation develops ventricular ectopy with a pattern of 8 ectopic
beats/min. Which action should the nurse take based on this observation?
A.
Assess for bilateral jugular vein distention.
B.
Increase oxygen flow via nasal cannula.
C.
Administer PRN furosemide.
P 4
Medical Surgical 09/01/2026
Online
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Online
Practice 2 2026 B | COMPLETE Exam
Questions with VERIFIED Answers &
DETAILED Rationales | Forms A, B & C |
NGN-Style Questions | Latest 2026/2027
Update
P 1
, • ATI RN Adult
Medical Surgical 09/01/2026
Online
A client diagnosed with angina pectoris complains of chest pain while ambulating in the hallway. Which action
should the nurse take first?
A.
Support the client to a sitting position.
B.
Ask the client to walk slowly back to the room.
C.
Administer a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet.
D.
Provide oxygen via nasal cannula. –
Correct Answer :A
Rationale:
The nurse should safely assist the client to a resting position and then perform options C and D. The client must
cease all activity immediately, which will decrease the oxygen requirement of the myocardial muscle. After these
interventions are implemented, the client can be escorted back to the room via wheelchair or stretcher
The nurse teaches a client with type 2 diabetes nutritional strategies to decrease obesity. Which food items
chosen by the client indicate understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A.
White bread
B.
Salmon
C.
Broccoli
D.
Whole milk
E.
P 2
, • ATI RN Adult
Medical Surgical 09/01/2026
Online
Banana –
Correct Answer :B, C, E
Rationale:
Options B, C, and E provide fresh fruits, lean meats and fish, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy
products. All are recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and are a part of the My Plate
guidelines recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Whole milk is high in fat and is not
recommended by the ADA. White bread is milled, a process that removes the essential nutrients. It should be
avoided for weight loss and is a poor choice for the client with diabetes.
The nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux). Which symptoms will
the nurse be looking for in the focused assessment related to this condition? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Facial muscle spasms
B.
Sudden facial pain
C.
Unilateral facial weakness
D.
Difficulty in chewing
E.
Tinnitus
F.
Hearing difficulties –
Correct Answer :A, B
Rationale:
P 3
, • ATI RN Adult
Medical Surgical 09/01/2026
Online
Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by paroxysms of pain, similar to an electric shock, in the area innervated by
one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve (cranial V). The remaining symptoms are not related to trigeminal
neuralgia.
The nurse is counseling a healthy 30-year-old female client regarding osteoporosis prevention. Which activity
would be most beneficial in achieving the client's goal of osteoporosis prevention?
A.
Cross-country skiing
B.
Scuba diving
C.
Horseback riding
D.
Kayaking –
Correct Answer :A
Rationale:
Weight-bearing exercise is an important measure to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Of the activities listed,
cross-country skiing includes the most weight-bearing, whereas options B, C, and D involve less.
A client with congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation develops ventricular ectopy with a pattern of 8 ectopic
beats/min. Which action should the nurse take based on this observation?
A.
Assess for bilateral jugular vein distention.
B.
Increase oxygen flow via nasal cannula.
C.
Administer PRN furosemide.
P 4
