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ATI MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM Q & A 2026
(COMPLETE AND VERIFIED STUDY
MATERIAL)||LATEST EXAM!!!
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of angina
and is scheduled for exercise electrocardiography at 1100.
Which of the following statements by the client requires
the nurse to contact the provider for possible
rescheduling?
A. "I'm still hungry after the bowl of cereal I ate at 0700"
B. "I didn't tale my heart pills this morning because the
doctor told me not to"
C. "I have had chest pain a couple of time since I saw my
doctor in the office last week"
D. "I smoked a cigarette this morning to calm my nerves
about having this procedure" - Answer-D
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has
heart failure. The nurse should instruct the client to report
which of the following findings immediately to the
provider?
A. Weight gain of 0.9 kg (2 lb) in 24 hours)
B. Increase of 10 mmHg in systolic blood pressure
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C. Dyspnea with exertion
D. Dizziness when rising quickly - Answer-A
A nurse is assessing a client who has history a deep-vein
thrombosis and is receiving Warfarin. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the
medication is effective?
A. Hemoglobin 14 g/dL
B. Minimal bruising of extremities
C. Decreased bp
D. INR 2 - Answer-D
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin
therapy and develops hematuria. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take if the client's aPTT is 96
seconds.
A. increase the heparin infusion flow rate by 2 mL/hr
B. Continue to monitor the heparin infusion as prescribed
C. Request a prothrombin time (PT)
D. Stop the heparin infusion - Answer-D
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A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is
experiencing atrial fibrillation. Which of the following
findings should the nurse plan to monitor for and report to
the provider immediately?
A. Slurred speech
B. Irregular pulse
C. Dependent edema
D. Persistent fatigue - Answer-A
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of several male
clients who have peripheral arterial disease. The nurse
should plan to provide dietary teaching for the client who
has which of the following laboratory value?
A. Cholesterol 180 mg/dL, HDL 70 mg/dL, LDL 90 mg/dL
B. Cholesterol 185 mg/dL, HDL 50 mg/dL, LDL 120 mg/dL
C. Cholesterol 190 mg/dL, HDL 25 mg/dL, LDL 160 mg/dL
D. Cholesterol 195 mg/dL, HDL 55 mg/dL, LDL 125 mg/dL
- Answer-C
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client
who has bradydysrhythmia. Which of the following findings
should the nurse monitor for?
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A. Confusion
B. Friction rub
C. Hypertension
D. Dry skin - Answer-A
A nurse is caring for a client following the insertion of a
permanent pacemaker. Which of the following client
statement indicates a potential complication of the
insertion procedure?
A. "I can't get rid of these hiccups"
B. "I feel dizzy when I stand"
C. "My incision site stings"
D. "I have a headache" - Answer-A
A nurse is planning a presentation for a group of clients
who have HTN. Which of the following lifestyle
modification should the nurse include?
A. Limited alcohol intake
B. Regular exercise program
C. Decreased magnesium intake
D. Reduced potassium intake
ATI MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM Q & A 2026
(COMPLETE AND VERIFIED STUDY
MATERIAL)||LATEST EXAM!!!
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of angina
and is scheduled for exercise electrocardiography at 1100.
Which of the following statements by the client requires
the nurse to contact the provider for possible
rescheduling?
A. "I'm still hungry after the bowl of cereal I ate at 0700"
B. "I didn't tale my heart pills this morning because the
doctor told me not to"
C. "I have had chest pain a couple of time since I saw my
doctor in the office last week"
D. "I smoked a cigarette this morning to calm my nerves
about having this procedure" - Answer-D
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has
heart failure. The nurse should instruct the client to report
which of the following findings immediately to the
provider?
A. Weight gain of 0.9 kg (2 lb) in 24 hours)
B. Increase of 10 mmHg in systolic blood pressure
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C. Dyspnea with exertion
D. Dizziness when rising quickly - Answer-A
A nurse is assessing a client who has history a deep-vein
thrombosis and is receiving Warfarin. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the
medication is effective?
A. Hemoglobin 14 g/dL
B. Minimal bruising of extremities
C. Decreased bp
D. INR 2 - Answer-D
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin
therapy and develops hematuria. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take if the client's aPTT is 96
seconds.
A. increase the heparin infusion flow rate by 2 mL/hr
B. Continue to monitor the heparin infusion as prescribed
C. Request a prothrombin time (PT)
D. Stop the heparin infusion - Answer-D
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A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is
experiencing atrial fibrillation. Which of the following
findings should the nurse plan to monitor for and report to
the provider immediately?
A. Slurred speech
B. Irregular pulse
C. Dependent edema
D. Persistent fatigue - Answer-A
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of several male
clients who have peripheral arterial disease. The nurse
should plan to provide dietary teaching for the client who
has which of the following laboratory value?
A. Cholesterol 180 mg/dL, HDL 70 mg/dL, LDL 90 mg/dL
B. Cholesterol 185 mg/dL, HDL 50 mg/dL, LDL 120 mg/dL
C. Cholesterol 190 mg/dL, HDL 25 mg/dL, LDL 160 mg/dL
D. Cholesterol 195 mg/dL, HDL 55 mg/dL, LDL 125 mg/dL
- Answer-C
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client
who has bradydysrhythmia. Which of the following findings
should the nurse monitor for?
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A. Confusion
B. Friction rub
C. Hypertension
D. Dry skin - Answer-A
A nurse is caring for a client following the insertion of a
permanent pacemaker. Which of the following client
statement indicates a potential complication of the
insertion procedure?
A. "I can't get rid of these hiccups"
B. "I feel dizzy when I stand"
C. "My incision site stings"
D. "I have a headache" - Answer-A
A nurse is planning a presentation for a group of clients
who have HTN. Which of the following lifestyle
modification should the nurse include?
A. Limited alcohol intake
B. Regular exercise program
C. Decreased magnesium intake
D. Reduced potassium intake
