ATI MED SURG CONTENT MASTERY PRACTICE
2025/2026
1. A Medical Assistant Is Planning Care For A Client Who Is Receiving Chemotherapy And Has A
Protein Deficiency. Which Of The Following Interventions Should The Medical Assistant
Include In The Plan Of Care? (Select All That Apply.)
A. Mix Powdered Skim Milk Into Liquid Milk
B. Add A Raw Egg To Fruit Smoothies
C. Add A Slice Of Cheese To Hot Vegetables
D. Add Honey To Hot Tea
E. MIX Yogurt Into Fresh Fruit
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2. A Medical Assistant Is Providing Teaching To A Client Who Has Cervical Cancer And Is
Scheduled To Receive Brachytherapy In An Ambulatory Care Clinic. Which Of The Following
Statements By The Client Indicates An Understanding Of The Teaching?
A. "I Need To Lie Still In Bed During My Brachytherapy Treatment."
B. "I Will Have An Implant Placed Once A Month During My Brachytherapy Treatment."
C. "I Must Stay At Least 3 Feet Away From Others Between Brachytherapy Treatments.
D. "I Should Expect Some Blood In My Urine After Each Brachytherapy Treatment."
A
Remain On Bedrest With Limited Movement While The Radioactive Implant Is In Place To Prevent
Dislodgement
, 3. A Medical Assistant Is Providing Postoperative Discharge Teaching To A Client Following A
Panhysterectomy For Uterine Cancer. Which Of The Following Pieces Of Information Should
The Medical Assistant Include In The Teaching?
A. "You Will Need To Continue To Use Some Form Of Birth Control For 6 Months.
B. "You Might Experience Manifestations Of Menopause."
C. "Do Not Lift Anything Heavier Than 15 Lb."
D. "Pain Or Burning With Urination Is An Expected Outcome Of This Surgery.
B
A Panhysterectomy Includes The Removal Of The Uterus And The Ovaries, Which Might Cause,
Manifestations Of Menopause (E.G. Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, And Vaginal Dryness).
4. A Charge Medical Assistant Is Observing A Newly Licensed Medical Assistant Provide Care
For A Client Who Is Receiving Internal Radiation Therapy For The Treatment Of Cervical
Cancer. For Which Of The Following Actions By The Newly Licensed Medical Assistant Should
The Charge Medical Assistant Intervene?
A. Leaving Soiled Linens In A Container In The Client's Room I
B. Instructing Visitors To Remain 2 M (6 Feet) Away From The Client
C. Borrowing A Dosimeter Film Badge From Another Medical Assistant Before Entering The Client's
Room
D. Removing An Extra IV Pole From The Client's Room To Be Used For Another Client
,C
A Medical Assistant Should Never Borrow A Dosimeter Film Badge From Another Staff Member.
Medical Assistants Who Are Caring For The Client Should Each Have A Personal Badge And Wear It
While In The Client's Room. The Badge Measures The Radiation Exposure That The Medical Assistant
Is Receiving, And Each Film Badge Will Indicate The Medical Assistant's Cumulative Radiation
Exposure.
5. A Medical Assistant Is Providing Preoperative Teaching For A Client With Colorectal Cancer
Who Is Scheduled To Undergo Colostomy Placement With A Perineal Wound. Which Of The
Following Statements By The Client Indicates An Understanding Of The Teaching?
A. "Not Having Any More Rectal Pain Will Be A Relief."
B. "I Will Need To Sit On A Rubber Donut When I Am In The Chair"
C. "I Can Have Only Liquids For 2 Days Before The Surgery."
D. "The Colostomy Will Start Working About 7 Days After The Surgery."
C
The Client Should Consume A Full Or Clear Liquid Diet For 24 To 48 Hours Before The Surgery To
Decrease Bulk. The Client Should Consume A Low
Residue Diet For Several Days Prior To Surgery To Decrease Peristalsis.
6. A Medical Assistant Is Caring For A Client Who Will Receive Brachytherapy To Treat Uterine
Cancer. The Medical Assistant Should Ensure The Client Understands That She Will Receive
Which Of The Following Interventions?
A. Chemotherapy Via A Central Venous Access Device
B. Radiation To The Tumor From An External Source
C. Precise Delivery Of High-Dose Radiation After Tumor Imaging
D. Radioactive Infusions Or Insertions Into Or Near The Tumor
, D
Brachytherapy Is A Type Of Radiation Therapy During Which The Radiation Source, Either An Implant
Or Via Infusion, Is In Direct Contact With The Client's Tumor Continuously For A Specific Duration.
7. A Medical Assistant Is Providing Teaching To A Client Who Has Cancer And Is Undergoing
External Radiation Treatment. Which Of The Following Statements By The Client Indicates An
Understanding Of The Teaching?
A. "I Should Use Petroleum-Based Lotions On The Areas Being Radiated."
B. "I Will Dry The Areas Being Radiated By Rubbing In A Circular Pattern."
C. "I Will Apply Sunscreen To The Areas Being Radiated When I Spend Time In The Sun."
D. "I Should Use My Hand, Instead Of A Washcloth, To Wash The Areas Being Radiated."
D
Washing The Areas Being Radiated With The Hand Is Gentler Than Using A Washcloth.
8. A Medical Assistant On An Oncology Unit Is Providing Discharge Teaching To An Adolescent
Female Client Who Received A Bone Marrow Transplant For Leukemia. Which Of The
Following Pieces Of Information Should The Medical Assistant Include In The Teaching?
(Select All That Apply.)
A. "Take Your Temperature Twice Each Day."
B. "You May Return To School If You Feel Strong Enough."
C. "It Is Important To Wear Shoes Always."
D. "Clean Your Toothbrush Weekly With Isopropyl Alcohol."
E. "Avoid Using Tampons."
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2025/2026
1. A Medical Assistant Is Planning Care For A Client Who Is Receiving Chemotherapy And Has A
Protein Deficiency. Which Of The Following Interventions Should The Medical Assistant
Include In The Plan Of Care? (Select All That Apply.)
A. Mix Powdered Skim Milk Into Liquid Milk
B. Add A Raw Egg To Fruit Smoothies
C. Add A Slice Of Cheese To Hot Vegetables
D. Add Honey To Hot Tea
E. MIX Yogurt Into Fresh Fruit
ACE
2. A Medical Assistant Is Providing Teaching To A Client Who Has Cervical Cancer And Is
Scheduled To Receive Brachytherapy In An Ambulatory Care Clinic. Which Of The Following
Statements By The Client Indicates An Understanding Of The Teaching?
A. "I Need To Lie Still In Bed During My Brachytherapy Treatment."
B. "I Will Have An Implant Placed Once A Month During My Brachytherapy Treatment."
C. "I Must Stay At Least 3 Feet Away From Others Between Brachytherapy Treatments.
D. "I Should Expect Some Blood In My Urine After Each Brachytherapy Treatment."
A
Remain On Bedrest With Limited Movement While The Radioactive Implant Is In Place To Prevent
Dislodgement
, 3. A Medical Assistant Is Providing Postoperative Discharge Teaching To A Client Following A
Panhysterectomy For Uterine Cancer. Which Of The Following Pieces Of Information Should
The Medical Assistant Include In The Teaching?
A. "You Will Need To Continue To Use Some Form Of Birth Control For 6 Months.
B. "You Might Experience Manifestations Of Menopause."
C. "Do Not Lift Anything Heavier Than 15 Lb."
D. "Pain Or Burning With Urination Is An Expected Outcome Of This Surgery.
B
A Panhysterectomy Includes The Removal Of The Uterus And The Ovaries, Which Might Cause,
Manifestations Of Menopause (E.G. Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, And Vaginal Dryness).
4. A Charge Medical Assistant Is Observing A Newly Licensed Medical Assistant Provide Care
For A Client Who Is Receiving Internal Radiation Therapy For The Treatment Of Cervical
Cancer. For Which Of The Following Actions By The Newly Licensed Medical Assistant Should
The Charge Medical Assistant Intervene?
A. Leaving Soiled Linens In A Container In The Client's Room I
B. Instructing Visitors To Remain 2 M (6 Feet) Away From The Client
C. Borrowing A Dosimeter Film Badge From Another Medical Assistant Before Entering The Client's
Room
D. Removing An Extra IV Pole From The Client's Room To Be Used For Another Client
,C
A Medical Assistant Should Never Borrow A Dosimeter Film Badge From Another Staff Member.
Medical Assistants Who Are Caring For The Client Should Each Have A Personal Badge And Wear It
While In The Client's Room. The Badge Measures The Radiation Exposure That The Medical Assistant
Is Receiving, And Each Film Badge Will Indicate The Medical Assistant's Cumulative Radiation
Exposure.
5. A Medical Assistant Is Providing Preoperative Teaching For A Client With Colorectal Cancer
Who Is Scheduled To Undergo Colostomy Placement With A Perineal Wound. Which Of The
Following Statements By The Client Indicates An Understanding Of The Teaching?
A. "Not Having Any More Rectal Pain Will Be A Relief."
B. "I Will Need To Sit On A Rubber Donut When I Am In The Chair"
C. "I Can Have Only Liquids For 2 Days Before The Surgery."
D. "The Colostomy Will Start Working About 7 Days After The Surgery."
C
The Client Should Consume A Full Or Clear Liquid Diet For 24 To 48 Hours Before The Surgery To
Decrease Bulk. The Client Should Consume A Low
Residue Diet For Several Days Prior To Surgery To Decrease Peristalsis.
6. A Medical Assistant Is Caring For A Client Who Will Receive Brachytherapy To Treat Uterine
Cancer. The Medical Assistant Should Ensure The Client Understands That She Will Receive
Which Of The Following Interventions?
A. Chemotherapy Via A Central Venous Access Device
B. Radiation To The Tumor From An External Source
C. Precise Delivery Of High-Dose Radiation After Tumor Imaging
D. Radioactive Infusions Or Insertions Into Or Near The Tumor
, D
Brachytherapy Is A Type Of Radiation Therapy During Which The Radiation Source, Either An Implant
Or Via Infusion, Is In Direct Contact With The Client's Tumor Continuously For A Specific Duration.
7. A Medical Assistant Is Providing Teaching To A Client Who Has Cancer And Is Undergoing
External Radiation Treatment. Which Of The Following Statements By The Client Indicates An
Understanding Of The Teaching?
A. "I Should Use Petroleum-Based Lotions On The Areas Being Radiated."
B. "I Will Dry The Areas Being Radiated By Rubbing In A Circular Pattern."
C. "I Will Apply Sunscreen To The Areas Being Radiated When I Spend Time In The Sun."
D. "I Should Use My Hand, Instead Of A Washcloth, To Wash The Areas Being Radiated."
D
Washing The Areas Being Radiated With The Hand Is Gentler Than Using A Washcloth.
8. A Medical Assistant On An Oncology Unit Is Providing Discharge Teaching To An Adolescent
Female Client Who Received A Bone Marrow Transplant For Leukemia. Which Of The
Following Pieces Of Information Should The Medical Assistant Include In The Teaching?
(Select All That Apply.)
A. "Take Your Temperature Twice Each Day."
B. "You May Return To School If You Feel Strong Enough."
C. "It Is Important To Wear Shoes Always."
D. "Clean Your Toothbrush Weekly With Isopropyl Alcohol."
E. "Avoid Using Tampons."
ACE
