ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored Exam –
Complete Questions and Correct Answers
(Nursing Exam Prep)
Introduction:
This document contains a full set of ATI RN Medical-Surgical
Proctored Exam questions with their correct answers. It covers a
wide range of nursing topics, including postoperative care, fluid and
electrolyte imbalances, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions,
infection control, pharmacology, and chronic disease management.
The material provides direct Q&A format, making it suitable for
quick revision and exam preparation.
Questions and Answers:
Which assessment findings would you expect in a pt who is 24hr
post op receiving an ostomy? -Answer:-The stoma is bright red,
smooth and moist (turns pink after 2-3 weeks)
Appropriate oropharyngeal suctioning; select all: -Answer:--
encourage pt to deep breath & cough prior
-monitor O2 sats
,-store catheter in clean dry place for use
-perform care 3 times a day (Q 8hrs)
How would you promote healing in an elderly pt? -Answer:-
increased fluids
which of the following is an expected outcome of a pt receiving
KCL? -Answer:-doesn't experience any dysrrhythmias
Which of the following is an indication of a pt at risk of developing
a sodium imbalance? -Answer:--vomiting
-diarrhea
-enemas
-diuretics
which of the following lab values indicates a pt suffers from
hypovolemia? -Answer:-increased urine specific gravity
what's a complication from an av graft? -Answer:-Weak pulses in
the leg or feet (capillary filling in the toe 6)
,What position would you place a client for an ART line? -Answer:-
supine or trendelenburg
What education would you give a pt suffering from COPD? -
Answer:-pursed lip breathing
What would you teach a pt about exercise when they suffer from
diabetes? -Answer:-eat a snack during unexpected activity
which pt is most at risk of developing an infection? -Answer:-low
WBC
Expected finding of drainage postop? -Answer:-sanguinous to
serosanguinous, pink wound edges, slight swelling under
sutures/staples, slight crusting of drainage
Which of the following diseases would warrant airborne
precautions? -Answer:-measles
, A pt has a positive TB skin test what would your first action be? -
Answer:-put a mask on either the pt or yourself
What precautions would you take with a person diagnosed with
TB? -Answer:-negative airflow room
N95 mask on the nurse & the pt only when leaving the room
What complaint would lead you to believe the pt is suffering from
an aneurysm? -Answer:-pain in the abd, back, arm, or leg
sudden onset
If a pt suffered 18% burns what lab values would you expect to
increase after 24 hrs? -Answer:-WBC decrease
Hgb & Hct decrease
Sodium decrease
Internal radiation: -Answer:--visitors limited to 30 min a day at
distance of 6 ft
-healthcare staff must wear dosimeter
-sign on door
Complete Questions and Correct Answers
(Nursing Exam Prep)
Introduction:
This document contains a full set of ATI RN Medical-Surgical
Proctored Exam questions with their correct answers. It covers a
wide range of nursing topics, including postoperative care, fluid and
electrolyte imbalances, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions,
infection control, pharmacology, and chronic disease management.
The material provides direct Q&A format, making it suitable for
quick revision and exam preparation.
Questions and Answers:
Which assessment findings would you expect in a pt who is 24hr
post op receiving an ostomy? -Answer:-The stoma is bright red,
smooth and moist (turns pink after 2-3 weeks)
Appropriate oropharyngeal suctioning; select all: -Answer:--
encourage pt to deep breath & cough prior
-monitor O2 sats
,-store catheter in clean dry place for use
-perform care 3 times a day (Q 8hrs)
How would you promote healing in an elderly pt? -Answer:-
increased fluids
which of the following is an expected outcome of a pt receiving
KCL? -Answer:-doesn't experience any dysrrhythmias
Which of the following is an indication of a pt at risk of developing
a sodium imbalance? -Answer:--vomiting
-diarrhea
-enemas
-diuretics
which of the following lab values indicates a pt suffers from
hypovolemia? -Answer:-increased urine specific gravity
what's a complication from an av graft? -Answer:-Weak pulses in
the leg or feet (capillary filling in the toe 6)
,What position would you place a client for an ART line? -Answer:-
supine or trendelenburg
What education would you give a pt suffering from COPD? -
Answer:-pursed lip breathing
What would you teach a pt about exercise when they suffer from
diabetes? -Answer:-eat a snack during unexpected activity
which pt is most at risk of developing an infection? -Answer:-low
WBC
Expected finding of drainage postop? -Answer:-sanguinous to
serosanguinous, pink wound edges, slight swelling under
sutures/staples, slight crusting of drainage
Which of the following diseases would warrant airborne
precautions? -Answer:-measles
, A pt has a positive TB skin test what would your first action be? -
Answer:-put a mask on either the pt or yourself
What precautions would you take with a person diagnosed with
TB? -Answer:-negative airflow room
N95 mask on the nurse & the pt only when leaving the room
What complaint would lead you to believe the pt is suffering from
an aneurysm? -Answer:-pain in the abd, back, arm, or leg
sudden onset
If a pt suffered 18% burns what lab values would you expect to
increase after 24 hrs? -Answer:-WBC decrease
Hgb & Hct decrease
Sodium decrease
Internal radiation: -Answer:--visitors limited to 30 min a day at
distance of 6 ft
-healthcare staff must wear dosimeter
-sign on door
