ATI Med-Surg Proctored Exam – 2025 Full
Solution Version With VERIFIED A+
Correct Answers
Instructions
The following 80 multiple-choice questions cover key medical-surgical nursing
topics across body systems, including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological,
renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and integumentary. Each question has four
answer options (A–D). Select the best answer for each question.
Questions
1. A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experienc-
ing dyspnea. Which position should the nurse recommend to improve breath-
ing?
A. Supine with head elevated
B. High Fowler’s position
C. Prone position
D. Trendelenburg position
Correct Answer: B
2. A client with heart failure reports sudden weight gain and edema. What is
the nurse’s priority action?
A. Administer a bronchodilator.
B. Assess for jugular vein distention.
C. Increase IV fluid rate.
D. Encourage high-sodium intake.
Correct Answer: B
3. A client with a stroke exhibits left-sided weakness. Which intervention pro-
motes safety during ambulation?
A. Encourage independent walking.
B. Use a gait belt and assist on the left side.
C. Provide a wheelchair for all mobility.
D. Restrict ambulation until full recovery.
Correct Answer: B
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,4. A client with acute kidney injury has a potassium level of 6.2 mEq/L. What
is the priority nursing action?
A. Administer a loop diuretic.
B. Prepare for emergency dialysis.
C. Encourage potassium-rich foods.
D. Monitor urine output hourly.
Correct Answer: B
5. A client with peptic ulcer disease reports severe epigastric pain. Which
medication should the nurse expect to administer?
A. Ibuprofen
B. Omeprazole
C. Acetaminophen
D. Aspirin
Correct Answer: B
6. A client with type 1 diabetes has a blood glucose level of 350 mg/dL. What
is the nurse’s first action?
A. Administer regular insulin as prescribed.
B. Encourage oral fluid intake.
C. Restrict all carbohydrate intake.
D. Prepare for glucagon administration.
Correct Answer: A
7. A client with a stage III pressure ulcer is being repositioned. How often
should the nurse reposition the client?
A. Every 4 hours
B. Every 2 hours
C. Every 6 hours
D. Once per shift
Correct Answer: B
8. A client with pneumonia has a respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min and oxy-
gen saturation of 90
A. Administer oxygen therapy.
B. Encourage deep coughing.
C. Restrict fluid intake.
D. Administer a sedative.
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, Correct Answer: A
9. A client with atrial fibrillation is receiving warfarin. Which laboratory
value should the nurse monitor?
A. Platelet count
B. INR
C. Hemoglobin
D. Creatinine
Correct Answer: B
10. A client with a seizure disorder is experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. What
is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Restrain the client to prevent injury.
B. Ensure airway patency and safety.
C. Administer oral anticonvulsants.
D. Insert a tongue depressor.
Correct Answer: B
11. A client with chronic kidney disease is on a low-potassium diet. Which food
should the nurse recommend avoiding?
A. Apples
B. Bananas
C. Rice
D. Green beans
Correct Answer: B
12. A client with ulcerative colitis reports bloody diarrhea. What is the priority
nursing intervention?
A. Encourage a high-fiber diet.
B. Monitor for dehydration.
C. Administer NSAIDs for pain.
D. Restrict fluid intake.
Correct Answer: B
13. A client with hyperthyroidism is experiencing heat intolerance. Which
nursing intervention is most appropriate?
A. Provide a warm blanket.
B. Maintain a cool room temperature.
C. Encourage high-calorie intake.
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Solution Version With VERIFIED A+
Correct Answers
Instructions
The following 80 multiple-choice questions cover key medical-surgical nursing
topics across body systems, including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological,
renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and integumentary. Each question has four
answer options (A–D). Select the best answer for each question.
Questions
1. A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experienc-
ing dyspnea. Which position should the nurse recommend to improve breath-
ing?
A. Supine with head elevated
B. High Fowler’s position
C. Prone position
D. Trendelenburg position
Correct Answer: B
2. A client with heart failure reports sudden weight gain and edema. What is
the nurse’s priority action?
A. Administer a bronchodilator.
B. Assess for jugular vein distention.
C. Increase IV fluid rate.
D. Encourage high-sodium intake.
Correct Answer: B
3. A client with a stroke exhibits left-sided weakness. Which intervention pro-
motes safety during ambulation?
A. Encourage independent walking.
B. Use a gait belt and assist on the left side.
C. Provide a wheelchair for all mobility.
D. Restrict ambulation until full recovery.
Correct Answer: B
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,4. A client with acute kidney injury has a potassium level of 6.2 mEq/L. What
is the priority nursing action?
A. Administer a loop diuretic.
B. Prepare for emergency dialysis.
C. Encourage potassium-rich foods.
D. Monitor urine output hourly.
Correct Answer: B
5. A client with peptic ulcer disease reports severe epigastric pain. Which
medication should the nurse expect to administer?
A. Ibuprofen
B. Omeprazole
C. Acetaminophen
D. Aspirin
Correct Answer: B
6. A client with type 1 diabetes has a blood glucose level of 350 mg/dL. What
is the nurse’s first action?
A. Administer regular insulin as prescribed.
B. Encourage oral fluid intake.
C. Restrict all carbohydrate intake.
D. Prepare for glucagon administration.
Correct Answer: A
7. A client with a stage III pressure ulcer is being repositioned. How often
should the nurse reposition the client?
A. Every 4 hours
B. Every 2 hours
C. Every 6 hours
D. Once per shift
Correct Answer: B
8. A client with pneumonia has a respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min and oxy-
gen saturation of 90
A. Administer oxygen therapy.
B. Encourage deep coughing.
C. Restrict fluid intake.
D. Administer a sedative.
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, Correct Answer: A
9. A client with atrial fibrillation is receiving warfarin. Which laboratory
value should the nurse monitor?
A. Platelet count
B. INR
C. Hemoglobin
D. Creatinine
Correct Answer: B
10. A client with a seizure disorder is experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. What
is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Restrain the client to prevent injury.
B. Ensure airway patency and safety.
C. Administer oral anticonvulsants.
D. Insert a tongue depressor.
Correct Answer: B
11. A client with chronic kidney disease is on a low-potassium diet. Which food
should the nurse recommend avoiding?
A. Apples
B. Bananas
C. Rice
D. Green beans
Correct Answer: B
12. A client with ulcerative colitis reports bloody diarrhea. What is the priority
nursing intervention?
A. Encourage a high-fiber diet.
B. Monitor for dehydration.
C. Administer NSAIDs for pain.
D. Restrict fluid intake.
Correct Answer: B
13. A client with hyperthyroidism is experiencing heat intolerance. Which
nursing intervention is most appropriate?
A. Provide a warm blanket.
B. Maintain a cool room temperature.
C. Encourage high-calorie intake.
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