ATI PN Medical-Surgical Nursing Infection, UTI,
Pneumonia, Transfusion, Dialysis, Cardiac,
DKA, Chest Tubes, Ostomy, ICP and
Pharmacology Comprehensive Exam LATEST
ALL VERSIONS ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
2026/2027 WITH FREE PRACTICE TEST SETS
1. An older adult client suddenly becomes confused. Which condition should the nurse
suspect first?
A. Dementia
B. Infection
C. Depression
D. Dehydration
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ B
Rationale: In older adults, sudden confusion is often the first sign of infection, not always
dementia.
2. Which findings are common signs of infection in an older adult?
A. Fever, chills, redness, swelling, drainage
B. Bradycardia, hypotension, pallor
C. Weight gain, polyuria, thirst
D. Constipation, dry skin, fatigue
, ✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ A
Rationale: Common infection signs include fever, chills, redness, swelling, and drainage.
3. The nurse notes new confusion in an older adult with a suspected UTI. What is the
priority action?
A. Apply restraints
B. Reorient every 4 hours
C. Report the change in level of consciousness
D. Restrict fluids
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ C
Rationale: A change in LOC in an older adult with suspected infection must be reported.
4. Which statement best describes infection in older adults?
A. Older adults always have a high fever
B. Sudden confusion can indicate infection
C. Infection never causes tachycardia
D. Redness and swelling are rare
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ B
Rationale: Sudden confusion is a key infection indicator in older adults.
5. The nurse is teaching about infection in older adults. Which point is most important?
A. Confusion is a normal part of aging
B. Sudden confusion should be evaluated as infection
C. Fever is always present
D. Antibiotics are never needed
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ B
Rationale: Sudden confusion is not normal aging and may indicate infection.
6. A client has foul-smelling, dark urine and frequency. Which condition should the nurse
suspect?
A. UTI
B. Pneumonia
C. DKA
D. Heart failure
, ✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ A
Rationale: Foul-smelling dark urine with frequency suggests UTI.
7. Which finding in a client with UTI should be reported immediately?
A. Mild urgency
B. Foul-smelling urine
C. Fever and change in LOC
D. Nocturia
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ C
Rationale: Fever and change in LOC indicate worsening UTI and must be reported.
8. The nurse is assessing a client with UTI. Which sign indicates worsening condition?
A. Clear urine
B. Tachycardia
C. Improved appetite
D. Warm skin
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ B
Rationale: Tachycardia may indicate worsening infection.
9. Which client statement suggests UTI?
A. “My urine smells strong and I urinate often.”
B. “My stools are black.”
C. “I have calf pain.”
D. “I have a whooshing sound in my arm.”
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ A
Rationale: Foul-smelling urine and frequency are classic UTI signs.
10. The nurse should report which combination for a UTI client?
A. Fever, change in LOC, tachycardia
B. Pale urine, bradycardia, hunger
C. Edema, brown pigmentation, warm skin
D. Cloudy dialysate, abdominal pain
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ A
Rationale: Fever, change in LOC, and tachycardia are concerning UTI findings.
Pneumonia, Transfusion, Dialysis, Cardiac,
DKA, Chest Tubes, Ostomy, ICP and
Pharmacology Comprehensive Exam LATEST
ALL VERSIONS ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
2026/2027 WITH FREE PRACTICE TEST SETS
1. An older adult client suddenly becomes confused. Which condition should the nurse
suspect first?
A. Dementia
B. Infection
C. Depression
D. Dehydration
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ B
Rationale: In older adults, sudden confusion is often the first sign of infection, not always
dementia.
2. Which findings are common signs of infection in an older adult?
A. Fever, chills, redness, swelling, drainage
B. Bradycardia, hypotension, pallor
C. Weight gain, polyuria, thirst
D. Constipation, dry skin, fatigue
, ✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ A
Rationale: Common infection signs include fever, chills, redness, swelling, and drainage.
3. The nurse notes new confusion in an older adult with a suspected UTI. What is the
priority action?
A. Apply restraints
B. Reorient every 4 hours
C. Report the change in level of consciousness
D. Restrict fluids
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ C
Rationale: A change in LOC in an older adult with suspected infection must be reported.
4. Which statement best describes infection in older adults?
A. Older adults always have a high fever
B. Sudden confusion can indicate infection
C. Infection never causes tachycardia
D. Redness and swelling are rare
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ B
Rationale: Sudden confusion is a key infection indicator in older adults.
5. The nurse is teaching about infection in older adults. Which point is most important?
A. Confusion is a normal part of aging
B. Sudden confusion should be evaluated as infection
C. Fever is always present
D. Antibiotics are never needed
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ B
Rationale: Sudden confusion is not normal aging and may indicate infection.
6. A client has foul-smelling, dark urine and frequency. Which condition should the nurse
suspect?
A. UTI
B. Pneumonia
C. DKA
D. Heart failure
, ✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ A
Rationale: Foul-smelling dark urine with frequency suggests UTI.
7. Which finding in a client with UTI should be reported immediately?
A. Mild urgency
B. Foul-smelling urine
C. Fever and change in LOC
D. Nocturia
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ C
Rationale: Fever and change in LOC indicate worsening UTI and must be reported.
8. The nurse is assessing a client with UTI. Which sign indicates worsening condition?
A. Clear urine
B. Tachycardia
C. Improved appetite
D. Warm skin
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ B
Rationale: Tachycardia may indicate worsening infection.
9. Which client statement suggests UTI?
A. “My urine smells strong and I urinate often.”
B. “My stools are black.”
C. “I have calf pain.”
D. “I have a whooshing sound in my arm.”
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ A
Rationale: Foul-smelling urine and frequency are classic UTI signs.
10. The nurse should report which combination for a UTI client?
A. Fever, change in LOC, tachycardia
B. Pale urine, bradycardia, hunger
C. Edema, brown pigmentation, warm skin
D. Cloudy dialysate, abdominal pain
✔✔✔ CORRECT 100% ANSWER 📌✔❤❤ A
Rationale: Fever, change in LOC, and tachycardia are concerning UTI findings.
