ATI RN TARGETED MEDICAL SURGICAL
PERIOPERATIVE ONLINE ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Infection
The nurse should identify that a cool room temperature with humidity
between 30% and 60%, along with a proper air exchange and filtering
system, reduces the risk of infection for clients during surgery.
Answer: A circulating nurse is monitoring the temperature in a surgical
suite. The nurse should identify that cool temperatures reduce a client's
risk for which of the following potential complications of surgery?
◉ Determine if the client's faith conflicts with the treatment plan
Answer: A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who is
preoperative for a total hip arthroplasty. The client informs the nurse that
they practice Judaism and adhere to a kosher diet. Which of the
following interventions is the nurse's priority?
◉ Muscle rigidity
, Muscle rigidity is a manifestation of neuroleptic malignant syndrome,
which is a potentially life-threatening adverse effect of metoclopramide.
Other manifestations include hyperthermia, blood pressure irregularities,
tachycardia, and diaphoresis. The nurse should report this finding to the
provider. Answer: A nurse is assessing a client who received a
preoperative IV dose of metoclopramide 1 hr ago. For which of the
following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
◉ "I will be able to shower after the doctor removes the drain."
A client who has had a mastectomy with reconstructive surgery can
shower after the provider removes the drain. Answer: A nurse is
providing preoperative teaching to a client who is scheduled to have a
mastectomy with reconstructive surgery. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
◉ Obtain vital signs to assess for shock
The nurse should obtain vital signs to assess the client's current status.
Answer: A nurse is caring for a client who had an open transverse
colectomy 5 days ago. The nurse enters the client's room and recognizes
that the wound has eviscerated. After covering the wound with a sterile,
saline soaked dressing, which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
◉ Cleanse the drain plug with alcohol after emptying
PERIOPERATIVE ONLINE ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Infection
The nurse should identify that a cool room temperature with humidity
between 30% and 60%, along with a proper air exchange and filtering
system, reduces the risk of infection for clients during surgery.
Answer: A circulating nurse is monitoring the temperature in a surgical
suite. The nurse should identify that cool temperatures reduce a client's
risk for which of the following potential complications of surgery?
◉ Determine if the client's faith conflicts with the treatment plan
Answer: A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who is
preoperative for a total hip arthroplasty. The client informs the nurse that
they practice Judaism and adhere to a kosher diet. Which of the
following interventions is the nurse's priority?
◉ Muscle rigidity
, Muscle rigidity is a manifestation of neuroleptic malignant syndrome,
which is a potentially life-threatening adverse effect of metoclopramide.
Other manifestations include hyperthermia, blood pressure irregularities,
tachycardia, and diaphoresis. The nurse should report this finding to the
provider. Answer: A nurse is assessing a client who received a
preoperative IV dose of metoclopramide 1 hr ago. For which of the
following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
◉ "I will be able to shower after the doctor removes the drain."
A client who has had a mastectomy with reconstructive surgery can
shower after the provider removes the drain. Answer: A nurse is
providing preoperative teaching to a client who is scheduled to have a
mastectomy with reconstructive surgery. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
◉ Obtain vital signs to assess for shock
The nurse should obtain vital signs to assess the client's current status.
Answer: A nurse is caring for a client who had an open transverse
colectomy 5 days ago. The nurse enters the client's room and recognizes
that the wound has eviscerated. After covering the wound with a sterile,
saline soaked dressing, which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
◉ Cleanse the drain plug with alcohol after emptying
