ATI RN Med-Surg Practice Questions 2026 | Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing Study Guide

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ATI PN Med Surg Proctored Exam (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2026




Glasgow Coma Scale of 3 - CORRECT ANSWER Expect nonresponsive
to commands


QUESTION : Angina Manifestations - CORRECT ANSWER Chest
discomfort radiated, pain <15mins, relieved with rest


QUESTION : Diabetes Mellitus Client - CORRECT ANSWER Plan to see
diaphoretic client first


QUESTION : Testicular Self-Examination - CORRECT ANSWER Instruct
to examine after a warm shower


QUESTION : Tuberculosis Combination Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER
Adherence indicated by negative sputum culture


QUESTION : Bacterial Meningitis - CORRECT ANSWER Expect severe
headache


QUESTION : Pernicious Anemia Teaching - CORRECT ANSWER Client
understanding: switch to nasal cyanocobalamin


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QUESTION : Right-Sided Hemiparesis ADLs - CORRECT ANSWER
Include combing hair with unaffected arm


QUESTION : COPD Discharge Teaching - CORRECT ANSWER Include
pursed lip breathing technique


QUESTION : Varicose Veins Instruction - CORRECT ANSWER Teach to
apply elastic support hose in the morning


QUESTION : Total Knee Arthroplasty Transfer - CORRECT ANSWER
Flex at hip and knees before transferring


QUESTION : Thoracentesis Teaching - CORRECT ANSWER Lean
forward on over bed table for procedure


QUESTION : Alzheimer's Sleep Promotion - CORRECT ANSWER
Provide light snack of cheese and crackers at bedtime


QUESTION : Nicotine Chewing Gum Use - CORRECT ANSWER
Recommend no eating/drinking 15min around gum use


QUESTION : Diabetes Foot Care - CORRECT ANSWER Prop feet up
while watching TV




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QUESTION : Neurogenic Bladder Interventions - CORRECT ANSWER
Include stroking inner thigh in plan for bladder control


QUESTION : Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - CORRECT ANSWER
Expect joint pain in the client


QUESTION : GERD Dietary Teaching - CORRECT ANSWER Instruct to
avoid peppermint


QUESTION : Enteral Feedings with Medications - CORRECT ANSWER
Flush tube with water before and after each medication


QUESTION : Oxygen Concentrator Safety - CORRECT ANSWER Include
maintaining electrical backup system


QUESTION : Hypoglycemia Management - CORRECT ANSWER Have
client drink a glass of milk for glucose <50mg/dL


QUESTION : Hypertension Dietary Selections - CORRECT ANSWER
Instruct to avoid pretzels for sodium intake


QUESTION : Pheochromocytoma Findings - CORRECT ANSWER Expect
hypertension in the client


QUESTION : Gastric Lavage Teaching - CORRECT ANSWER Inform
about semi-upright position during the procedure


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QUESTION : Right-Sided Heart Failure Findings - CORRECT ANSWER
Expect peripheral edema, hepatomegaly, abdominal distension


QUESTION : Neutropenia Care - CORRECT ANSWER Include bathing
with antimicrobial soap, daily temperature checks, and avoiding gardening


QUESTION : Alzheimer's Home Care - CORRECT ANSWER Include
labeling kitchen cabinets and drawers for caregiver


QUESTION : Low Sodium Level - CORRECT ANSWER Nurse is collecting
data from a client with sodium level of 128mEq/L


QUESTION : Mental Confusion - CORRECT ANSWER Expected finding
in a client


QUESTION : Clopidogrel - CORRECT ANSWER Medication preventing
clot formation post-stroke


QUESTION : Yogurt - CORRECT ANSWER Recommended solid food for
client after severe diarrhea


QUESTION : 3oz canned salmon - CORRECT ANSWER Food with high
calcium for client with hypocalcemia




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