ATI Medsurge! Exam Latest Updated
2025 Questions With Complete Solutions
AV graft and fistula assessment - ANSWERS-check for thrill and bruit
thrombocytopenia - ANSWERS-ITP- autoimmune where lifespan of platelets is
decreased and results in severe hemorrhage,
unusual spontaneous bleeding from gums + nose
diabetes foot care teaching - ANSWERS-keep feet clean and dry
no lotion between toes
closed toed shoes, flat sole, preferably leather
wear shoes always
cut toenails straight across
never try to remove callus at home- go to podiatrist
atelectasis - ANSWERS-snoring, stridor
monitor blood oxygen levels
cancer screening - ANSWERS-CEA
PSA
AFP
labs for hyperthyroid patient - ANSWERS-low serum THS test
high FTI and T3
knee arthroplasty- post op care- risk for? - ANSWERS-prevent complication- DVT,
anemia
older adults @ higher risk
CPM prevent pressure ulcers
thyroidectomy - ANSWERS-keep trach at bedside
retinal detachment - ANSWERS-flashes of light and blind spots
glaucoma - ANSWERS-increased IOP causing gradual vision loss
mass casualty triage - ANSWERS-red- emergent
yellow- need care soon
green- walking wounded
black- expected to die
, incentive spirometer goal - ANSWERS-clear lung bases bilaterally
TB client teaching with meds - ANSWERS-must take for 6-12 months, no alcohol, report
yellowing skin, drink lots of water, notify provider with vision or hearing changes
left sided heart failure pt, what sx do you see - ANSWERS-dyspnea
orthopnea
noctural dyspnea
fatigue
displaced apical pulse (hypertrophy)
heart gallop
pulmonary congestion
frothy sputum
altered mental status
cm of organ failure
side effects of hypertension meds - ANSWERS-hypotension
edema
ACE- unproductive cough
monitor potassium levels (hypokalemia if not k sparing, and hyperkalemia if k sparing
(spironolactone)
allopurinol - ANSWERS-steven johnsons syndrome- joint pain, pain or blood in urine,
yellow skin or eyes
drowsiness
n.v.diarrhea
bowel disease - ANSWERS-high fiber diet
reduce stress
limit irritating foods
food diary
pulmonary embolism, what to do? - ANSWERS-O2 therapy
start and maintain IV
emotional support
monitor LOC/mental status changes
expected findings of CABG, you will see this - ANSWERS-splint incision with deep
breathing and coughing, consult resp therapy
moniotr HR and rhythm
hyper and hypotension
chest tube drainage >150 mL/hr = hemorrhage??
control pain
monitor F + E
2025 Questions With Complete Solutions
AV graft and fistula assessment - ANSWERS-check for thrill and bruit
thrombocytopenia - ANSWERS-ITP- autoimmune where lifespan of platelets is
decreased and results in severe hemorrhage,
unusual spontaneous bleeding from gums + nose
diabetes foot care teaching - ANSWERS-keep feet clean and dry
no lotion between toes
closed toed shoes, flat sole, preferably leather
wear shoes always
cut toenails straight across
never try to remove callus at home- go to podiatrist
atelectasis - ANSWERS-snoring, stridor
monitor blood oxygen levels
cancer screening - ANSWERS-CEA
PSA
AFP
labs for hyperthyroid patient - ANSWERS-low serum THS test
high FTI and T3
knee arthroplasty- post op care- risk for? - ANSWERS-prevent complication- DVT,
anemia
older adults @ higher risk
CPM prevent pressure ulcers
thyroidectomy - ANSWERS-keep trach at bedside
retinal detachment - ANSWERS-flashes of light and blind spots
glaucoma - ANSWERS-increased IOP causing gradual vision loss
mass casualty triage - ANSWERS-red- emergent
yellow- need care soon
green- walking wounded
black- expected to die
, incentive spirometer goal - ANSWERS-clear lung bases bilaterally
TB client teaching with meds - ANSWERS-must take for 6-12 months, no alcohol, report
yellowing skin, drink lots of water, notify provider with vision or hearing changes
left sided heart failure pt, what sx do you see - ANSWERS-dyspnea
orthopnea
noctural dyspnea
fatigue
displaced apical pulse (hypertrophy)
heart gallop
pulmonary congestion
frothy sputum
altered mental status
cm of organ failure
side effects of hypertension meds - ANSWERS-hypotension
edema
ACE- unproductive cough
monitor potassium levels (hypokalemia if not k sparing, and hyperkalemia if k sparing
(spironolactone)
allopurinol - ANSWERS-steven johnsons syndrome- joint pain, pain or blood in urine,
yellow skin or eyes
drowsiness
n.v.diarrhea
bowel disease - ANSWERS-high fiber diet
reduce stress
limit irritating foods
food diary
pulmonary embolism, what to do? - ANSWERS-O2 therapy
start and maintain IV
emotional support
monitor LOC/mental status changes
expected findings of CABG, you will see this - ANSWERS-splint incision with deep
breathing and coughing, consult resp therapy
moniotr HR and rhythm
hyper and hypotension
chest tube drainage >150 mL/hr = hemorrhage??
control pain
monitor F + E
