ATI CAPSTONE ADULT MEDICAL
SURGICAL ASSESSMENT 1 FINAL PAPER
2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
EXPLAINED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ A nurse is caring for a client who has gastroenteritis with nausea and
vomiting. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as
the most accurate indication of the client's fluid status
A. The client's intake and output
B. The client's skin turgor
C. The client's blood pressure
D. The client's daily weight. Answer: D. The client's daily weight
The most accurate indication of fluid loss is the measurement of the
client's weight.
*1 kg (2.2 lb) of weight loss= approx 1 L of fluid loss
⩥ A nurse is reviewing laboratory reports for a client who has HIV.
Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the
provider immediately
A. Positive enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test
, B. CD4 T cell count 175
C. Positive western blot test
D. WBC count 4,8000. Answer: B. CD4 T cell count 175
A CD4 cell count of < 200 indicates the client is severely
immunocompromised and is in stage 3 of the disease (AIDS). This
indicates the client is at greatest risk for infection
⩥ A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent peritoneal
dialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
A. Warm the dialysate in the microwave
B. Weigh the client before and after each dialysis treatment
C. Place the drainage bag at the level of the client's dialysis catheter
D. Wear clean gloves when providing peritoneal catheter care. Answer:
B. Weigh the client before and after each dialysis treatment
This determines the amount of fluid removed
⩥ A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo a
thoracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
prepare the client for the procedure
A. Advise the client that a chest xray will be necessary following the
procedure
SURGICAL ASSESSMENT 1 FINAL PAPER
2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
EXPLAINED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ A nurse is caring for a client who has gastroenteritis with nausea and
vomiting. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as
the most accurate indication of the client's fluid status
A. The client's intake and output
B. The client's skin turgor
C. The client's blood pressure
D. The client's daily weight. Answer: D. The client's daily weight
The most accurate indication of fluid loss is the measurement of the
client's weight.
*1 kg (2.2 lb) of weight loss= approx 1 L of fluid loss
⩥ A nurse is reviewing laboratory reports for a client who has HIV.
Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the
provider immediately
A. Positive enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test
, B. CD4 T cell count 175
C. Positive western blot test
D. WBC count 4,8000. Answer: B. CD4 T cell count 175
A CD4 cell count of < 200 indicates the client is severely
immunocompromised and is in stage 3 of the disease (AIDS). This
indicates the client is at greatest risk for infection
⩥ A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent peritoneal
dialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
A. Warm the dialysate in the microwave
B. Weigh the client before and after each dialysis treatment
C. Place the drainage bag at the level of the client's dialysis catheter
D. Wear clean gloves when providing peritoneal catheter care. Answer:
B. Weigh the client before and after each dialysis treatment
This determines the amount of fluid removed
⩥ A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo a
thoracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
prepare the client for the procedure
A. Advise the client that a chest xray will be necessary following the
procedure
