ATI RN Adult Medical-Surgical Proctored Exam Prep 2023–
2026: 100 NGN-Questions and Answers.
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, 1. A nurse is assessing a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following
findings is the priority?
• A) Fever of 38.3°C (101°F)
• B) Productive cough with yellow sputum
• C) Oxygen saturation 88% on room air
• D) Respiratory rate 24/min
Answer: C
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 88% indicates hypoxemia. According to the
ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) framework, oxygenation is a breathing
priority and should be addressed before other findings.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days post-operative following abdominal
surgery. The client reports sudden chest pain and dyspnea. Which of the
following complications should the nurse suspect?
• A) Atelectasis
• B) Wound infection
• C) Pulmonary embolism
• D) Ileus
Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden chest pain and dyspnea in a post-operative client are classic
signs of a pulmonary embolism (PE). Post-operative clients are at increased risk
for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and subsequent PE due to immobility and
hypercoagulability.
3. A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure. Which of the following
findings is an early indication of fluid overload?
• A) Weight gain of 1 kg (2.2 lb) in 24 hours
• B) Crackles in the lung bases
• C) Jugular venous distention
• D) Peripheral edema
2026: 100 NGN-Questions and Answers.
,
,
, 1. A nurse is assessing a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following
findings is the priority?
• A) Fever of 38.3°C (101°F)
• B) Productive cough with yellow sputum
• C) Oxygen saturation 88% on room air
• D) Respiratory rate 24/min
Answer: C
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 88% indicates hypoxemia. According to the
ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) framework, oxygenation is a breathing
priority and should be addressed before other findings.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days post-operative following abdominal
surgery. The client reports sudden chest pain and dyspnea. Which of the
following complications should the nurse suspect?
• A) Atelectasis
• B) Wound infection
• C) Pulmonary embolism
• D) Ileus
Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden chest pain and dyspnea in a post-operative client are classic
signs of a pulmonary embolism (PE). Post-operative clients are at increased risk
for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and subsequent PE due to immobility and
hypercoagulability.
3. A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure. Which of the following
findings is an early indication of fluid overload?
• A) Weight gain of 1 kg (2.2 lb) in 24 hours
• B) Crackles in the lung bases
• C) Jugular venous distention
• D) Peripheral edema
