MED-SURG NURSING NGN PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
PRIORITIZATION CASE STUDIES 2026 COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS UPDATED
, A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat & cholesterol in diet with aclient who
has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a.) I will list baked good to those containing trans-fat.b.) I
will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per meal. c.) I will use
palm oil in my cooking.
d.) I will increase my consumption of 2 percent milk.
Answer: b. I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per meal.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism & is taking
propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the medication
is effective?
a.) "I have less oily skin".
b.) "I no longer take a stool softener".c.) "No longer feel
nervous".
d.) "I continue to lose weight". Answer:
b. "No longer feel nervous".
A nurse is inserting an indwelling catheter for a client. The client reports painwhen
the nurse attempts to inflate the balloon. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
a.) Continue to slowly inflate the balloon.
b.) Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter. c.)Gently pull on
the catheter to check for resistance.d.) Instruct the client to bear down as if
to void.
,Answer: b. Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. The client
displaysdifficulty using utensils while eating mealtime. For which of the following inter
disciplinary team members should the nurse recommend a referral?
a.) Occupational therapist.
b.) Physical
ATI MED SURGE EXAM (CMS WITH NGN) QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2023 A+
, therapist.
PRIORITIZATION CASE STUDIES 2026 COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS UPDATED
, A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat & cholesterol in diet with aclient who
has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a.) I will list baked good to those containing trans-fat.b.) I
will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per meal. c.) I will use
palm oil in my cooking.
d.) I will increase my consumption of 2 percent milk.
Answer: b. I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per meal.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism & is taking
propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the medication
is effective?
a.) "I have less oily skin".
b.) "I no longer take a stool softener".c.) "No longer feel
nervous".
d.) "I continue to lose weight". Answer:
b. "No longer feel nervous".
A nurse is inserting an indwelling catheter for a client. The client reports painwhen
the nurse attempts to inflate the balloon. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
a.) Continue to slowly inflate the balloon.
b.) Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter. c.)Gently pull on
the catheter to check for resistance.d.) Instruct the client to bear down as if
to void.
,Answer: b. Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. The client
displaysdifficulty using utensils while eating mealtime. For which of the following inter
disciplinary team members should the nurse recommend a referral?
a.) Occupational therapist.
b.) Physical
ATI MED SURGE EXAM (CMS WITH NGN) QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2023 A+
, therapist.
