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ATI MED SURG PROCTORED FORM A AND
FORM B 2026 100% PASS ASSURED
EXAMINATION SOLUTIONS
A nurse is teaching a client who asks about
taking a glucosamine supplement for
osteoarthritis. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
1. "Avoid using glucosamine with chondroitin."
2. "Glucosamine can cause degradation of
cartilage when used over a long time."
3. "Avoid taking glucosamine if you have a
shellfish allergy."
4. "You can take glucosamine with an
anticoagulant medication." - correct answer-
3. "Avoid taking glucosamine if you have a
shellfish allergy."
R: The client should avoid taking glucosamine
if they have a shellfish allergy because this
medication is made from the exoskeletons of
shellfish, such as shrimp.
A nurse is caring for a client who has visual
loss. Which of the following actions should
the nurse implement?
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1. Remove all objects form the client's
bedside table.
2. Instruct the client to open items on the
food tray.
3. Walk a step behind the client when
assisting with ambulation.
4. Count steps to the bathroom with the
client. - correct answer- 4. Count steps to
the bathroom with the client.
R: The nurse should orient the client to the
room by counting the steps to the bathroom to
reduce the risk for falls.
A nurse is discussing activity modification
with a client who had a right total hip
arthroplasty. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the
information?
1. "Plan to sit in a straight-backed chair
when out of bed."
2. "Place a pillow between your legs when
lying in bed."
3. "You can cross your legs at the ankles when
sitting."
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4. "You should bend at the waist when tying
your shoes." - correct answer- 2. "Place a
pillow between your legs when lying in bed."
R: The nurse should teach to place an abductor
pillow between the legs when lying in bed to
prevent adduction of the hip and possible
dislocation.
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse
about preventing a catheter-associated urinary
tract infection for a client who has an
indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse
include?
1. Ensure the urinary catheter tubing is not
kinked.
2. Rest the catheter bag on the floor when the
client is sitting in a chair.
3. Clean the perineal area with an antiseptic
solution.
4. Empty the collection bag for the client
every 12 hr. - correct answer- 1. Ensure the
urinary catheter tubing is not kinked.
R: The nurse should instruct the newly
licensed nurse to make certain the catheter
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tubing if free of kinks, which could cause a
blockage of urinary flow and result in a UTI.
A nurse is planning wound management for a
client who has a stage 3 pressure injury.
Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan?
1. Measure the depth of the wound with a
cotton-tipped applicator.
2. Measure the wound using a reusable tape
measure.
3. Cover the wound bed with dry gauze
dressings.
4. Cleanse the wound with soap and water. -
correct answer- 1. Measure the depth of the
wound with a cotton-tipped applicator.
R: The nurse should plan to reapply new
dressings after checking the depth of the
wound for tunneling using a cotton-tipped
applicator.
A nurse is planning care for four clients
following change-of-shift report. Which of the
following clients is the nurse's priority?
ATI MED SURG PROCTORED FORM A AND
FORM B 2026 100% PASS ASSURED
EXAMINATION SOLUTIONS
A nurse is teaching a client who asks about
taking a glucosamine supplement for
osteoarthritis. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
1. "Avoid using glucosamine with chondroitin."
2. "Glucosamine can cause degradation of
cartilage when used over a long time."
3. "Avoid taking glucosamine if you have a
shellfish allergy."
4. "You can take glucosamine with an
anticoagulant medication." - correct answer-
3. "Avoid taking glucosamine if you have a
shellfish allergy."
R: The client should avoid taking glucosamine
if they have a shellfish allergy because this
medication is made from the exoskeletons of
shellfish, such as shrimp.
A nurse is caring for a client who has visual
loss. Which of the following actions should
the nurse implement?
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1. Remove all objects form the client's
bedside table.
2. Instruct the client to open items on the
food tray.
3. Walk a step behind the client when
assisting with ambulation.
4. Count steps to the bathroom with the
client. - correct answer- 4. Count steps to
the bathroom with the client.
R: The nurse should orient the client to the
room by counting the steps to the bathroom to
reduce the risk for falls.
A nurse is discussing activity modification
with a client who had a right total hip
arthroplasty. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the
information?
1. "Plan to sit in a straight-backed chair
when out of bed."
2. "Place a pillow between your legs when
lying in bed."
3. "You can cross your legs at the ankles when
sitting."
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4. "You should bend at the waist when tying
your shoes." - correct answer- 2. "Place a
pillow between your legs when lying in bed."
R: The nurse should teach to place an abductor
pillow between the legs when lying in bed to
prevent adduction of the hip and possible
dislocation.
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse
about preventing a catheter-associated urinary
tract infection for a client who has an
indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse
include?
1. Ensure the urinary catheter tubing is not
kinked.
2. Rest the catheter bag on the floor when the
client is sitting in a chair.
3. Clean the perineal area with an antiseptic
solution.
4. Empty the collection bag for the client
every 12 hr. - correct answer- 1. Ensure the
urinary catheter tubing is not kinked.
R: The nurse should instruct the newly
licensed nurse to make certain the catheter
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tubing if free of kinks, which could cause a
blockage of urinary flow and result in a UTI.
A nurse is planning wound management for a
client who has a stage 3 pressure injury.
Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan?
1. Measure the depth of the wound with a
cotton-tipped applicator.
2. Measure the wound using a reusable tape
measure.
3. Cover the wound bed with dry gauze
dressings.
4. Cleanse the wound with soap and water. -
correct answer- 1. Measure the depth of the
wound with a cotton-tipped applicator.
R: The nurse should plan to reapply new
dressings after checking the depth of the
wound for tunneling using a cotton-tipped
applicator.
A nurse is planning care for four clients
following change-of-shift report. Which of the
following clients is the nurse's priority?
