ATI MED SURG EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
2025
A nurse is assessing a group of clients for indications of role changes.
The nurse
should identify that which of the following clients is at risk for
experiencing
change? ( Correct
a roleanswers ) A client who has multiple sclerosis and is
progressive difficulty
experiencing
ambulating.
A nurse is providing follow-up care for a client who sustained a compound
fractureago.
weeks 3 The nurse should recognize that an unexpected finding for
which of the
following laboratory values is a manifestation of osteomyelitis and should
be the
to reported
provider? ( Correct answers )
Sedimentation rate
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. Complete the diagram
by dragging
from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely
two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two
experiencing,
parameters
nurse shouldthe monitor to assess the client's progress. ( Correct
answers ) -
Hypovolemi
a
- Initiate fluid challenge and insert a large-
-gauge IV. blood pressure and urine
Monitor
output.
The nurse should insert a large-gauge IV and initiate a fluid challenge
because
client the likely experiencing hypovolemia as evidenced by
is most
the client's tachycardia, hypotension, decreased pulses, cool
restlessness,
extremities,urine
decreased and output. The nurse should monitor the client's urine
output and
pressure to blood
evaluate the effectiveness of
treatment.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has stage II cervical
cancer andfor
scheduled is brachytherapy. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse( Correct answers ) "You will need to stay still in the bed
include?
during each
treatment
session."
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving dialysis treatment. For
each potential
nursing intervention, click to specify if the intervention is indicated or not
indicated.
Correct answers
( )
- Place the client in Trendelenburg
Indicated:
- Notify the provider
position.
- Administer a 0.9% sodium chloride 200 mL
immediately.
-IVApply
bolus.oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal
cannula.
Not
Indicated:
GRADED
A+
, - Obtain the client's blood glucose level.
- Perform a 12-lead ECG.
A nurse is assessing a client who has had a suspected stroke. The nurse
should place the priority on which of the following findings? ( Correct
answers ) Dysphagia
A nurse is caring
arthroplasty. forofa the
Which client who is actions
following 12 hr postoperative following
should the nurse take?a( total
Correct
hip
answers
Place a pillow
) between the client's
legs.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who takes ginkgo biloba
as an herbal Which of the following statements should the nurse
supplement.
make? ( Correct
answers ) "Ginkgo biloba can cause an increased risk for
bleeding."
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled
for an open
cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? ( Correct
answers ) Demonstrate ways to deep breathe
and cough.
A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced lung cancer and is
receiving
care. The palliative
client has just undergone thoracentesis. The nurse should expect
a reduction
in which of the following common manifestations of advanced
cancer? () Correct
answers Dyspnea
A nurse is assessing a client while suctioning the client's tracheostomy
tube. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the
client is experiencing hypoxia? ( Correct answers ) The client's heart rate
increases.
A nurseto in
finding fill the emergency
in each department
blank in the following is caring for
sentence. a client.
( Correct Drag) 1
answers
condition
The clientand
experiencing 1 client
is manifestations of PANCREATITIS as evidenced by the
AMYLASE AND
LIPASE.
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a
thyroidectomy.
the following findings
Which is
of the nurse's priority? ( Correct answers )
Temperature 38.9° C
(102°
F)
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia, low-grade fever, night
sweats, andcough.
productive a Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first? ( Correct
answers ) Initiate airborne
precautions.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal
surgery.
nurse is A
caring for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following
actions
the nurseshould
take? Select all that apply. ( Correct answers ) - Instruct the
client
the to splintwith a pillow for
abdomen
coughing.
GRADED
A+
CORRECT ANSWERS
2025
A nurse is assessing a group of clients for indications of role changes.
The nurse
should identify that which of the following clients is at risk for
experiencing
change? ( Correct
a roleanswers ) A client who has multiple sclerosis and is
progressive difficulty
experiencing
ambulating.
A nurse is providing follow-up care for a client who sustained a compound
fractureago.
weeks 3 The nurse should recognize that an unexpected finding for
which of the
following laboratory values is a manifestation of osteomyelitis and should
be the
to reported
provider? ( Correct answers )
Sedimentation rate
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. Complete the diagram
by dragging
from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely
two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two
experiencing,
parameters
nurse shouldthe monitor to assess the client's progress. ( Correct
answers ) -
Hypovolemi
a
- Initiate fluid challenge and insert a large-
-gauge IV. blood pressure and urine
Monitor
output.
The nurse should insert a large-gauge IV and initiate a fluid challenge
because
client the likely experiencing hypovolemia as evidenced by
is most
the client's tachycardia, hypotension, decreased pulses, cool
restlessness,
extremities,urine
decreased and output. The nurse should monitor the client's urine
output and
pressure to blood
evaluate the effectiveness of
treatment.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has stage II cervical
cancer andfor
scheduled is brachytherapy. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse( Correct answers ) "You will need to stay still in the bed
include?
during each
treatment
session."
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving dialysis treatment. For
each potential
nursing intervention, click to specify if the intervention is indicated or not
indicated.
Correct answers
( )
- Place the client in Trendelenburg
Indicated:
- Notify the provider
position.
- Administer a 0.9% sodium chloride 200 mL
immediately.
-IVApply
bolus.oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal
cannula.
Not
Indicated:
GRADED
A+
, - Obtain the client's blood glucose level.
- Perform a 12-lead ECG.
A nurse is assessing a client who has had a suspected stroke. The nurse
should place the priority on which of the following findings? ( Correct
answers ) Dysphagia
A nurse is caring
arthroplasty. forofa the
Which client who is actions
following 12 hr postoperative following
should the nurse take?a( total
Correct
hip
answers
Place a pillow
) between the client's
legs.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who takes ginkgo biloba
as an herbal Which of the following statements should the nurse
supplement.
make? ( Correct
answers ) "Ginkgo biloba can cause an increased risk for
bleeding."
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled
for an open
cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? ( Correct
answers ) Demonstrate ways to deep breathe
and cough.
A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced lung cancer and is
receiving
care. The palliative
client has just undergone thoracentesis. The nurse should expect
a reduction
in which of the following common manifestations of advanced
cancer? () Correct
answers Dyspnea
A nurse is assessing a client while suctioning the client's tracheostomy
tube. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the
client is experiencing hypoxia? ( Correct answers ) The client's heart rate
increases.
A nurseto in
finding fill the emergency
in each department
blank in the following is caring for
sentence. a client.
( Correct Drag) 1
answers
condition
The clientand
experiencing 1 client
is manifestations of PANCREATITIS as evidenced by the
AMYLASE AND
LIPASE.
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a
thyroidectomy.
the following findings
Which is
of the nurse's priority? ( Correct answers )
Temperature 38.9° C
(102°
F)
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia, low-grade fever, night
sweats, andcough.
productive a Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first? ( Correct
answers ) Initiate airborne
precautions.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal
surgery.
nurse is A
caring for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following
actions
the nurseshould
take? Select all that apply. ( Correct answers ) - Instruct the
client
the to splintwith a pillow for
abdomen
coughing.
GRADED
A+
