ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING CHAPTER 1 EXAM 2026
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (2026-2027) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
A nurse in a health care clinic is evaluating the level of
wellness for clients using the illness-wellness continuum
tool. The nurse should identify which of the following
clients as being at the center of the continuum?
A. A college student who has influenza.
B. An older adult who has a new diagnosis of type 2
diabetes mellitus.
C. A new mother who has a urinary tract infection.
D, A young male client who has a long history of well-
controlled rheumatoid arthritis. - correct answer-
D
A nurse is caring for a client who was just told she has
breast cancer. The nurse evaluates the client's response.
, Which of the following statements by the client reflects a
lack of understanding of an illness perspective?
A. "I have no family history of breast cancer."
B. "I need a second opinion. There is no lump."
C. "I am glad we live in the city near several large
hospitals."
D. "I will schedule surgery next week, over the holiday." -
correct answer- B
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a new
diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and reports difficulty
following the diet and remembering to take the
prescribed medication. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take to promote client compliance?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Ask the dietitian to assist with meal planning.
B. Contact the client's support system.
C. Assess for age-related cognitive awareness.
D. Encourage the use of a daily medication dispenser.
NURSING CHAPTER 1 EXAM 2026
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (2026-2027) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
A nurse in a health care clinic is evaluating the level of
wellness for clients using the illness-wellness continuum
tool. The nurse should identify which of the following
clients as being at the center of the continuum?
A. A college student who has influenza.
B. An older adult who has a new diagnosis of type 2
diabetes mellitus.
C. A new mother who has a urinary tract infection.
D, A young male client who has a long history of well-
controlled rheumatoid arthritis. - correct answer-
D
A nurse is caring for a client who was just told she has
breast cancer. The nurse evaluates the client's response.
, Which of the following statements by the client reflects a
lack of understanding of an illness perspective?
A. "I have no family history of breast cancer."
B. "I need a second opinion. There is no lump."
C. "I am glad we live in the city near several large
hospitals."
D. "I will schedule surgery next week, over the holiday." -
correct answer- B
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a new
diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and reports difficulty
following the diet and remembering to take the
prescribed medication. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take to promote client compliance?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Ask the dietitian to assist with meal planning.
B. Contact the client's support system.
C. Assess for age-related cognitive awareness.
D. Encourage the use of a daily medication dispenser.
