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ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL RETAKE (NEW UPDATED
VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2026-2027]
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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" -
CORRECT 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
C. Dyspnea with exertion
D. Dizziness when rising quickly - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER D
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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 - CORRECT ANSWER D
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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?
A. Confusion
B. Friction rub
C. Hypertension
D. Dry skin - CORRECT 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?
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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" - CORRECT 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
E. Tobacco cessation - CORRECT ANSWER ABE
A nurse is providing health teaching to a group of clients. Which of the following clients is at risk
for developing peripheral arterial disease?
A. A client who has hypothyroidism
B. A client who has diabetes mellitus
C. A client whose daily caloric intake consists of 25% fat
D. A client who consumes two 12-oz (0.35 L) bottles of beer a day - CORRECT ANSWER
B
A nurse is monitoring a client's ECG monitor and notes the client's rhythm has changed from
normal sinus rhythm to SVT. The nurse should prepare to assist with which of the following
interventions?
A. Initiate chest compression
B. Vagal stimulation
C. Administration of atropine IV
D. Defibrillation - CORRECT ANSWER B
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hour postoperative following an aortic aneursym repair.
Which of the following findings can indicate shock and should be reported to the provider?
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A. Serosanguinous drainage on dressing
B. Severe pain with coughing
C. Urine output of 20 mL/hr
D. Increase in temperature from 36.8C (98.2F) to 37.5 (99.5F) - CORRECT ANSWER C
A nurse is caring for a client who has endocarditis. Which of the following findings should the
nurse recognize as a potential complication?
A. Ventricular depolarization
B. Guillian-Barre syndrome
C. Myelodysplastic syndrome
D. Valvular disease - CORRECT ANSWER D
A nurse is assessing a client who has L-sided HF. Which of the following manifestations should
the nurse expect to find?
A. Increased abdominal girth
B. Weak peripheral pulses
C. Jugular venous neck distention
D. Dependent edema - CORRECT ANSWER B
A nurse is caring for a client who had an onset of chest pain 24 hours ago. The nurse should
identify that an increase in which of the following values is diagnosis of myocardial infarction
(MI)?
A. Myoglobin
B. C-reactive protein
C. Creatine kinase-MB
D. Homocysteine - CORRECT ANSWER C
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted for treatment of left-sided heart failure and is
receiving intravenous loop diuretics and digitalis therapy. The client is experiencing weakness
and an irregular heart rate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Obtain the client's current weight
2026 2027 GRADED A+
ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL RETAKE (NEW UPDATED
VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2026-2027]
________________________________________
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" -
CORRECT 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
C. Dyspnea with exertion
D. Dizziness when rising quickly - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER D
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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 - CORRECT ANSWER D
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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?
A. Confusion
B. Friction rub
C. Hypertension
D. Dry skin - CORRECT 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?
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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" - CORRECT 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
E. Tobacco cessation - CORRECT ANSWER ABE
A nurse is providing health teaching to a group of clients. Which of the following clients is at risk
for developing peripheral arterial disease?
A. A client who has hypothyroidism
B. A client who has diabetes mellitus
C. A client whose daily caloric intake consists of 25% fat
D. A client who consumes two 12-oz (0.35 L) bottles of beer a day - CORRECT ANSWER
B
A nurse is monitoring a client's ECG monitor and notes the client's rhythm has changed from
normal sinus rhythm to SVT. The nurse should prepare to assist with which of the following
interventions?
A. Initiate chest compression
B. Vagal stimulation
C. Administration of atropine IV
D. Defibrillation - CORRECT ANSWER B
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hour postoperative following an aortic aneursym repair.
Which of the following findings can indicate shock and should be reported to the provider?
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A. Serosanguinous drainage on dressing
B. Severe pain with coughing
C. Urine output of 20 mL/hr
D. Increase in temperature from 36.8C (98.2F) to 37.5 (99.5F) - CORRECT ANSWER C
A nurse is caring for a client who has endocarditis. Which of the following findings should the
nurse recognize as a potential complication?
A. Ventricular depolarization
B. Guillian-Barre syndrome
C. Myelodysplastic syndrome
D. Valvular disease - CORRECT ANSWER D
A nurse is assessing a client who has L-sided HF. Which of the following manifestations should
the nurse expect to find?
A. Increased abdominal girth
B. Weak peripheral pulses
C. Jugular venous neck distention
D. Dependent edema - CORRECT ANSWER B
A nurse is caring for a client who had an onset of chest pain 24 hours ago. The nurse should
identify that an increase in which of the following values is diagnosis of myocardial infarction
(MI)?
A. Myoglobin
B. C-reactive protein
C. Creatine kinase-MB
D. Homocysteine - CORRECT ANSWER C
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted for treatment of left-sided heart failure and is
receiving intravenous loop diuretics and digitalis therapy. The client is experiencing weakness
and an irregular heart rate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Obtain the client's current weight
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