ATI RN Med Surg Proctored Retake Study
Guide 2026
A nurse at a providers office is caring for an older adult client who is having an annual
physical exam. Which of the following findings indicates additional follow-up is needed
in regard to the prostate gland? (Select all that apply.) A. Prostate specific antigen
(PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL.
B. A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged and nodular prostate.
C. The client reports a weak urine stream.
D. The client reports urinating once during the night.
E. Smegma is present below the glans of the penis. - A. Prostate specific antigen (PSA)
is 7.1 ng/mL.
B. A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged and nodular prostate.
C. The client reports a weak urine stream.
A nurse is providing information to a client who is scheduled for a transrectal ultrasound
(TRUS). Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. "This procedure will determine if you have prostate cancer."
B. "The procedure is contraindicated if you have an allergy to eggs."
C. "Sound waves will be used to create a picture of your prostate."
D. "You should avoid having a bowel movement 1 hr prior to the procedure." - C.
"Sound waves will be used to create a picture of your prostate."
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is admitting a client who has hepatitis B with ascites.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Initiate contact precautions.
B. Weigh the client weekly.
C. Measure abdominal girth 7.5 cm (3 in) above the umbilicus.
D. Provide a high-calorie and high-carbohydrate diet. - D. Provide a high-calorie and
high-carbohydrate diet.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hepatitis C. Which of the
following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
A. Presence of immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgG)
B. Positive EIA test
C. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 35 units/L
D. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 15 IU/L - B. Positive EIA test
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D. Ascite s
E. Fetor hepaticus - B. Change in orientation
C. Asterixis
E. Fetor hepaticus
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following medications can
the nurse expect to administer to this client? (Select all that apply.)
A. Diuretic
B. Beta-blocking agent
C. Opioid analgesic
D. Lactulose
E. Sedative - A. Diuretic
B. Beta-blocking agent
D. Lactulose
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Guide 2026
A nurse at a providers office is caring for an older adult client who is having an annual
physical exam. Which of the following findings indicates additional follow-up is needed
in regard to the prostate gland? (Select all that apply.) A. Prostate specific antigen
(PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL.
B. A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged and nodular prostate.
C. The client reports a weak urine stream.
D. The client reports urinating once during the night.
E. Smegma is present below the glans of the penis. - A. Prostate specific antigen (PSA)
is 7.1 ng/mL.
B. A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged and nodular prostate.
C. The client reports a weak urine stream.
A nurse is providing information to a client who is scheduled for a transrectal ultrasound
(TRUS). Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. "This procedure will determine if you have prostate cancer."
B. "The procedure is contraindicated if you have an allergy to eggs."
C. "Sound waves will be used to create a picture of your prostate."
D. "You should avoid having a bowel movement 1 hr prior to the procedure." - C.
"Sound waves will be used to create a picture of your prostate."
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is admitting a client who has hepatitis B with ascites.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Initiate contact precautions.
B. Weigh the client weekly.
C. Measure abdominal girth 7.5 cm (3 in) above the umbilicus.
D. Provide a high-calorie and high-carbohydrate diet. - D. Provide a high-calorie and
high-carbohydrate diet.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hepatitis C. Which of the
following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
A. Presence of immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgG)
B. Positive EIA test
C. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 35 units/L
D. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 15 IU/L - B. Positive EIA test
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midentify mwhich mof mthe mfollowing mfindings mas mindicators mof mhepatic mencephalopathy?
m(Select mall mthat mapply.) mA. mAnorexia m
B. Change min morientation m m
C. Asterixis m
D. Ascite s
E. Fetor hepaticus - B. Change in orientation
C. Asterixis
E. Fetor hepaticus
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following medications can
the nurse expect to administer to this client? (Select all that apply.)
A. Diuretic
B. Beta-blocking agent
C. Opioid analgesic
D. Lactulose
E. Sedative - A. Diuretic
B. Beta-blocking agent
D. Lactulose
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mfollowing m
m
instructions mshould mthe mnurse minclude min mthe mteaching? m(Select mall mthat
mapply.)
m
A. mLimit mphysical
mactivity.
m
B. mAvoid
malcohol.
m
C. mTake macetaminophen mfor
mcomfort.
m
D. mWear ma mmask mwhen min mpublic
mplaces.
m
E. mEat msmall mfrequent mmeals. m- mA. mLimit mphysical
mactivity.
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B. mAvoid
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mmeals.
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A mnurse mis mreviewing mthe mhealth mrecord mof ma mclient mwho mis mto mundergo
mtotal mjoint m
arthroplasty. mThe mnurse mshould mrecognize mwhich mof mthe mfollowing mfindings
mas ma m
