ATI RN MED SURG CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Which of the following is an indication of a pt at risk of developing
a sodium imbalance?.
Answer: -vomiting
-diarrhea
-enemas
-diuretics
◉ which of the following lab values indicates a pt suffers from
hypovolemia?.
Answer: increased urine specific gravity
◉ what's a complication from an av graft?.
Answer: Weak pulses in the leg or feet (capillary filling in the toe 6)
◉ What position would you place a client for an ART line?.
Answer: supine or trendelenburg
,◉ What education would you give a pt suffering from COPD?.
Answer: pursed lip breathing
◉ What would you teach a pt about exercise when they suffer from
diabetes?.
Answer: eat a snack during unexpected activity
◉ which pt is most at risk of developing an infection?.
Answer: low WBC
◉ Expected finding of drainage postop?.
Answer: sanguinous to serosanguinous, pink wound edges, slight
swelling under sutures/staples, slight crusting of drainage
◉ Which of the following diseases would warrant airborne
precautions?.
Answer: measles
◉ A pt has a positive TB skin test what would your first action be?.
Answer: put a mask on either the pt or yourself
◉ What precautions would you take with a person diagnosed with
TB?.
,Answer: negative airflow room
N95 mask on the nurse & the pt only when leaving the room
◉ What complaint would lead you to believe the pt is suffering from
an aneurysm?.
Answer: pain in the abd, back, arm, or leg
sudden onset
◉ If a pt suffered 18% burns what lab values would you expect to
increase after 24 hrs?.
Answer: WBC decrease
Hgb & Hct decrease
Sodium decrease
◉ Internal radiation:.
Answer: -visitors limited to 30 min a day at distance of 6 ft
-healthcare staff must wear dosimeter
-sign on door
-client gets private room & bath
-no pregnant visitors or kids
-lead container for disposal of stuff in clients room
, ◉ Internal radiation, which indicates client understanding?.
Answer: I will wash area with mild soap and water daily
◉ which of the following pts is at risk for developing metabolic
alkalosis?.
Answer: vomiting
laxatives
ng tube suctioning
◉ Which of the following pt complaints would lead you to suspect
extravasation?.
Answer: burning stinging pain
◉ Suspected septicemia appropriate intervention?.
Answer: obtain a blood culture for dx
◉ what would be an appropriate finding in an EKG strip?.
Answer: absent inverted T waves
◉ What would be your primary intervention for a pt following a
thoracentesis?.
Answer: apply dressing over the puncture site & assist to position on
the unaffected side
EVALUATION 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Which of the following is an indication of a pt at risk of developing
a sodium imbalance?.
Answer: -vomiting
-diarrhea
-enemas
-diuretics
◉ which of the following lab values indicates a pt suffers from
hypovolemia?.
Answer: increased urine specific gravity
◉ what's a complication from an av graft?.
Answer: Weak pulses in the leg or feet (capillary filling in the toe 6)
◉ What position would you place a client for an ART line?.
Answer: supine or trendelenburg
,◉ What education would you give a pt suffering from COPD?.
Answer: pursed lip breathing
◉ What would you teach a pt about exercise when they suffer from
diabetes?.
Answer: eat a snack during unexpected activity
◉ which pt is most at risk of developing an infection?.
Answer: low WBC
◉ Expected finding of drainage postop?.
Answer: sanguinous to serosanguinous, pink wound edges, slight
swelling under sutures/staples, slight crusting of drainage
◉ Which of the following diseases would warrant airborne
precautions?.
Answer: measles
◉ A pt has a positive TB skin test what would your first action be?.
Answer: put a mask on either the pt or yourself
◉ What precautions would you take with a person diagnosed with
TB?.
,Answer: negative airflow room
N95 mask on the nurse & the pt only when leaving the room
◉ What complaint would lead you to believe the pt is suffering from
an aneurysm?.
Answer: pain in the abd, back, arm, or leg
sudden onset
◉ If a pt suffered 18% burns what lab values would you expect to
increase after 24 hrs?.
Answer: WBC decrease
Hgb & Hct decrease
Sodium decrease
◉ Internal radiation:.
Answer: -visitors limited to 30 min a day at distance of 6 ft
-healthcare staff must wear dosimeter
-sign on door
-client gets private room & bath
-no pregnant visitors or kids
-lead container for disposal of stuff in clients room
, ◉ Internal radiation, which indicates client understanding?.
Answer: I will wash area with mild soap and water daily
◉ which of the following pts is at risk for developing metabolic
alkalosis?.
Answer: vomiting
laxatives
ng tube suctioning
◉ Which of the following pt complaints would lead you to suspect
extravasation?.
Answer: burning stinging pain
◉ Suspected septicemia appropriate intervention?.
Answer: obtain a blood culture for dx
◉ what would be an appropriate finding in an EKG strip?.
Answer: absent inverted T waves
◉ What would be your primary intervention for a pt following a
thoracentesis?.
Answer: apply dressing over the puncture site & assist to position on
the unaffected side
