ATI PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING EDITION 12.0 TEST BANK
2026/2027 | CONTENT MASTERY
SERIES REVIEW MODULE UNITS 1–
14 WITH 200 VERIFIED QUESTIONS,
CORRECT ANSWERS & DETAILED
RATIONALES | COMPLETE EXAM
COVERAGE
CONTENT MASTERY SERIES — UNIT OVERVIEW
Unit 1: Foundations of Nursing Care
Unit 2: Perioperative Nursing
Unit 3: Cardiovascular System
Unit 4: Respiratory System
Unit 5: Neurological System
Unit 6: Gastrointestinal System
Unit 7: Renal and Urinary System
Unit 8: Endocrine System
Unit 9: Hematologic and Immunologic Systems
Unit 10: Musculoskeletal System
Unit 11: Integumentary System
Unit 12: Sensory System
Unit 13: Shock, Sepsis, and Emergency Care
Unit 14: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
,UNIT 1: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING CARE (Questions 1–20)
1. Which action best prevents the spread of infection in the clinical
setting?
A. Wearing gloves for all client contact
B. Performing hand hygiene before and after client contact
C. Cleaning equipment once per shift
D. Wearing a mask when entering all rooms
B. Performing hand hygiene before and after client contact
RATIONALE: Hand hygiene is the single most effective method to
prevent transmission of microorganisms. Gloves do not replace hand
hygiene.
2. A nurse is assisting a client to move up in bed. Which action
reduces the risk of injury to the nurse?
A. Keeping feet close together
B. Bending at the waist
C. Using leg muscles to lift
D. Twisting while lifting
C. Using leg muscles to lift
RATIONALE: Using leg muscles and keeping the back straight
helps prevent musculoskeletal injury.
3. A client is at risk for aspiration. Which position is most
appropriate during meals?
A. Supine
B. Side-lying
,C. Semi-Fowler's
D. High-Fowler's
D. High-Fowler's
RATIONALE: High-Fowler's position (upright) reduces the risk of
aspiration during eating.
4. Which vital sign should be reported immediately?
A. Temperature 37.2°C (99°F)
B. Pulse 88/min
C. Respirations 10/min
D. Blood pressure 120/78 mm Hg
C. Respirations 10/min
RATIONALE: A respiratory rate of 10/min is below normal and may
indicate respiratory depression.
5. Which client is at highest risk for developing a pressure injury?
A. A client who ambulates with assistance
B. A client who is incontinent and immobile
C. A client with controlled diabetes
D. A client receiving oral antibiotics
B. A client who is incontinent and immobile
RATIONALE: Immobility and moisture from incontinence
significantly increase pressure injury risk.
6. When should a nurse use sterile gloves?
A. Administering oral medication
B. Performing catheter insertion
, C. Assisting with feeding
D. Taking vital signs
B. Performing catheter insertion
RATIONALE: Sterile gloves are required for invasive procedures
such as catheter insertion.
7. Which action demonstrates correct use of Standard Precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only if blood is visible
B. Using a mask for all client care
C. Treating all body fluids as potentially infectious
D. Isolating all clients with fever
C. Treating all body fluids as potentially infectious
RATIONALE: Standard Precautions assume all blood and body
fluids may be infectious.
8. A nurse is documenting care provided. Which entry is
appropriate?
A. "Client acted confused and difficult"
B. "Client appears to be in pain"
C. "Client reports pain level 7/10"
D. "Client was uncooperative today"
C. "Client reports pain level 7/10"
RATIONALE: Documentation should be objective and include the
client's exact statements when possible.
9. Which food selection is best for a client on a clear liquid diet?
A. Applesauce
B. Milk
NURSING EDITION 12.0 TEST BANK
2026/2027 | CONTENT MASTERY
SERIES REVIEW MODULE UNITS 1–
14 WITH 200 VERIFIED QUESTIONS,
CORRECT ANSWERS & DETAILED
RATIONALES | COMPLETE EXAM
COVERAGE
CONTENT MASTERY SERIES — UNIT OVERVIEW
Unit 1: Foundations of Nursing Care
Unit 2: Perioperative Nursing
Unit 3: Cardiovascular System
Unit 4: Respiratory System
Unit 5: Neurological System
Unit 6: Gastrointestinal System
Unit 7: Renal and Urinary System
Unit 8: Endocrine System
Unit 9: Hematologic and Immunologic Systems
Unit 10: Musculoskeletal System
Unit 11: Integumentary System
Unit 12: Sensory System
Unit 13: Shock, Sepsis, and Emergency Care
Unit 14: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
,UNIT 1: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING CARE (Questions 1–20)
1. Which action best prevents the spread of infection in the clinical
setting?
A. Wearing gloves for all client contact
B. Performing hand hygiene before and after client contact
C. Cleaning equipment once per shift
D. Wearing a mask when entering all rooms
B. Performing hand hygiene before and after client contact
RATIONALE: Hand hygiene is the single most effective method to
prevent transmission of microorganisms. Gloves do not replace hand
hygiene.
2. A nurse is assisting a client to move up in bed. Which action
reduces the risk of injury to the nurse?
A. Keeping feet close together
B. Bending at the waist
C. Using leg muscles to lift
D. Twisting while lifting
C. Using leg muscles to lift
RATIONALE: Using leg muscles and keeping the back straight
helps prevent musculoskeletal injury.
3. A client is at risk for aspiration. Which position is most
appropriate during meals?
A. Supine
B. Side-lying
,C. Semi-Fowler's
D. High-Fowler's
D. High-Fowler's
RATIONALE: High-Fowler's position (upright) reduces the risk of
aspiration during eating.
4. Which vital sign should be reported immediately?
A. Temperature 37.2°C (99°F)
B. Pulse 88/min
C. Respirations 10/min
D. Blood pressure 120/78 mm Hg
C. Respirations 10/min
RATIONALE: A respiratory rate of 10/min is below normal and may
indicate respiratory depression.
5. Which client is at highest risk for developing a pressure injury?
A. A client who ambulates with assistance
B. A client who is incontinent and immobile
C. A client with controlled diabetes
D. A client receiving oral antibiotics
B. A client who is incontinent and immobile
RATIONALE: Immobility and moisture from incontinence
significantly increase pressure injury risk.
6. When should a nurse use sterile gloves?
A. Administering oral medication
B. Performing catheter insertion
, C. Assisting with feeding
D. Taking vital signs
B. Performing catheter insertion
RATIONALE: Sterile gloves are required for invasive procedures
such as catheter insertion.
7. Which action demonstrates correct use of Standard Precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only if blood is visible
B. Using a mask for all client care
C. Treating all body fluids as potentially infectious
D. Isolating all clients with fever
C. Treating all body fluids as potentially infectious
RATIONALE: Standard Precautions assume all blood and body
fluids may be infectious.
8. A nurse is documenting care provided. Which entry is
appropriate?
A. "Client acted confused and difficult"
B. "Client appears to be in pain"
C. "Client reports pain level 7/10"
D. "Client was uncooperative today"
C. "Client reports pain level 7/10"
RATIONALE: Documentation should be objective and include the
client's exact statements when possible.
9. Which food selection is best for a client on a clear liquid diet?
A. Applesauce
B. Milk
