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Brand New ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical (Med-Surg) 2026
NGN Proctored Exam with 100 Questions and Answers for
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ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL-SURGICAL 2026
ORIGINAL NGN-STYLE PRACTICE ASSESSMENT — QUESTIONS 1–100
Study-resource notice: The following is an original practice
assessment, not actual, recalled, leaked, or secure ATI examination
content. It is designed around adult medical-surgical nursing concepts
and NGN-style clinical judgment.
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
1. COPD Exacerbation
A nurse is caring for a client with COPD who reports increasing
shortness of breath. Assessment findings include RR 30/min, use of
accessory muscles, and an oxygen saturation of 84% on the client's
prescribed oxygen. Which action is the priority?
A. Encourage oral fluids
B. Assess airway and respiratory status and provide oxygen support as
prescribed
C. Teach pursed-lip breathing after completing documentation
D. Obtain the client's daily weight
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Airway and breathing take priority. Severe dyspnea,
tachypnea, accessory-muscle use, and low oxygen saturation indicate
possible respiratory deterioration. The nurse should immediately assess
respiratory status and intervene according to the prescribed oxygen
plan and facility protocol. Oral fluids and teaching may be helpful later,
but they do not address the immediate oxygenation problem.
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Brand New ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical (Med-Surg) 2026
NGN Proctored Exam with 100 Questions and Answers for
Guaranteed Passing
pg. 1
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pg. 2
,3
pg. 3
, 4
ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL-SURGICAL 2026
ORIGINAL NGN-STYLE PRACTICE ASSESSMENT — QUESTIONS 1–100
Study-resource notice: The following is an original practice
assessment, not actual, recalled, leaked, or secure ATI examination
content. It is designed around adult medical-surgical nursing concepts
and NGN-style clinical judgment.
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
1. COPD Exacerbation
A nurse is caring for a client with COPD who reports increasing
shortness of breath. Assessment findings include RR 30/min, use of
accessory muscles, and an oxygen saturation of 84% on the client's
prescribed oxygen. Which action is the priority?
A. Encourage oral fluids
B. Assess airway and respiratory status and provide oxygen support as
prescribed
C. Teach pursed-lip breathing after completing documentation
D. Obtain the client's daily weight
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Airway and breathing take priority. Severe dyspnea,
tachypnea, accessory-muscle use, and low oxygen saturation indicate
possible respiratory deterioration. The nurse should immediately assess
respiratory status and intervene according to the prescribed oxygen
plan and facility protocol. Oral fluids and teaching may be helpful later,
but they do not address the immediate oxygenation problem.
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