ATI RN MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED
EXAM 2026 PRACTICE TEST SHEET FULL
SOLUTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS
PREPARATION SET
◉ Caring for a client following a stroke of the right side with left-
sided hemipalegia:
Answer: -thicken liquids/foods
-high fowlers
-speech therapist for helping w/eating & speech
-monitor gag reflex/swallowing abilities
-have suction equipment available
-occupational therapy
-support left arm with pillows, slings, etc
◉ High sodium foods clients with HF & Pulmonary edema should
avoid:
Answer: -cheese
-soups
-bread
-cold cuts/cured meats
,-pizza
-eggs & omelets
-hot dogs
-baked ham
◉ Which non-opioid drug decreases the effect of aspirin?
Answer: ibuprofen
◉ Ketorolac should not be used concurrently with...
Answer: other NSAIDS
◉ Glucocorticoids increase the risk of gastric bleeding when taken
with...
Answer: non-opioid analgesics
◉ To access an implanted port, you must use a...
Answer: noncoring (Huber) needle
◉ When done accessing an implanted port...
Answer: flush with 10 mL 0.9% sodium chloride
◉ Therapeutic effects of furosemide (Lasix)
,Answer: -decreases preload of the heart
-decreases potassium levels
-increases urine output
-decrease BP
-decrease edema
◉ Valsartan for HF expected outcomes/findings:
Answer: -vasodilation
-excretion of sodium & water
-reduces BP
-reduces risk of mortality in post-MI pts left w/vent dysfunction
◉ Expected findings of meds that increase urinary output
(diuretics):
Answer: -decreased potassium
-weight loss
-decrease in edema
-decreased calcium
-increased urine output
-decreased BP
-decrease in ICP & IOP
, ◉ Client teaching for Nitroglycerin:
Answer: 1. stop activity & rest
2. place nitro tab under tongue
3. if pain is unrelieved in 5 min, call 911 or go to ED
4. take 2 or more doses at 5 min intervals
-headache is a common side effect of nitro
◉ Which foods should the client on Warfarin avoid?
Answer: dark leafy green veggies
◉ Client teaching for anticoagulant therapy:
Answer: -bleeding precautions
-no added meds that increase bleeding
-on it for 6-8 weeks prior to hematologic dx procedure
-must have blood levels checked often
-monitor vitamin K in their diet
◉ Expected prescriptions for Hypertension:
Answer: -furosemide (Lasix)
-aldactone (potassium sparing diuretic)
-hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic)
EXAM 2026 PRACTICE TEST SHEET FULL
SOLUTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS
PREPARATION SET
◉ Caring for a client following a stroke of the right side with left-
sided hemipalegia:
Answer: -thicken liquids/foods
-high fowlers
-speech therapist for helping w/eating & speech
-monitor gag reflex/swallowing abilities
-have suction equipment available
-occupational therapy
-support left arm with pillows, slings, etc
◉ High sodium foods clients with HF & Pulmonary edema should
avoid:
Answer: -cheese
-soups
-bread
-cold cuts/cured meats
,-pizza
-eggs & omelets
-hot dogs
-baked ham
◉ Which non-opioid drug decreases the effect of aspirin?
Answer: ibuprofen
◉ Ketorolac should not be used concurrently with...
Answer: other NSAIDS
◉ Glucocorticoids increase the risk of gastric bleeding when taken
with...
Answer: non-opioid analgesics
◉ To access an implanted port, you must use a...
Answer: noncoring (Huber) needle
◉ When done accessing an implanted port...
Answer: flush with 10 mL 0.9% sodium chloride
◉ Therapeutic effects of furosemide (Lasix)
,Answer: -decreases preload of the heart
-decreases potassium levels
-increases urine output
-decrease BP
-decrease edema
◉ Valsartan for HF expected outcomes/findings:
Answer: -vasodilation
-excretion of sodium & water
-reduces BP
-reduces risk of mortality in post-MI pts left w/vent dysfunction
◉ Expected findings of meds that increase urinary output
(diuretics):
Answer: -decreased potassium
-weight loss
-decrease in edema
-decreased calcium
-increased urine output
-decreased BP
-decrease in ICP & IOP
, ◉ Client teaching for Nitroglycerin:
Answer: 1. stop activity & rest
2. place nitro tab under tongue
3. if pain is unrelieved in 5 min, call 911 or go to ED
4. take 2 or more doses at 5 min intervals
-headache is a common side effect of nitro
◉ Which foods should the client on Warfarin avoid?
Answer: dark leafy green veggies
◉ Client teaching for anticoagulant therapy:
Answer: -bleeding precautions
-no added meds that increase bleeding
-on it for 6-8 weeks prior to hematologic dx procedure
-must have blood levels checked often
-monitor vitamin K in their diet
◉ Expected prescriptions for Hypertension:
Answer: -furosemide (Lasix)
-aldactone (potassium sparing diuretic)
-hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic)
