ATI RN MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED
EXAM 2026 COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT
SCRIPT SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS
UPDATED REVIEW SET
◉ Which foods should the client on Warfarin avoid?
Answer: dark leafy green veggies
◉ Client teaching for anticoagulant therapy:
Answer: -bleeding precautions
-no added meds that increase bleeding
-on it for 6-8 weeks prior to hematologic dx procedure
-must have blood levels checked often
-monitor vitamin K in their diet
◉ Expected prescriptions for Hypertension:
Answer: -furosemide (Lasix)
-aldactone (potassium sparing diuretic)
-hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic)
-verapamil, dilitiazem (CCB)
-captopril, lisinopril (ACE inhibitors)
,-losartan, telmisartan (ARBs)
-eplerenone
-atenolol, metoprolol (Beta blockers)
-clonidine
-prazosin (minipress)
◉ Contraindications for Nadolol:
Answer: -asthma
-sinus bradycardia
-cardiogenic shock
-cardiac failure
-diabetes
-pregnancy
-right side HF
-emphysema
-severe COPD
◉ Treatment for diabetes insipidus:
Answer: -daily weights
-no caffeine or alcohol
-desmopressin acetate/DDVAP
-aqueous vasopressin/Pitressin
,-carbamazepine (tegretol)
-high fiber diet
◉ Meds for DI, what to look out for/do:
Answer: -adjust based on urine output
-daily weights
-inform of weight gain of 2 lb in 24 hr
-notify if headaches or confusion occur
-monitor for infection
-monitor for dizziness/drowsiness
◉ Protein requirement of an adult: _____g of protein per kg
Answer: 0.8 g
◉ Caring for a client who has pancreatitis:
Answer: -keep NPO
-NG tube to suction gastric contents
-low fat, high protein, high carb diet
Risk factors:
-high fat diet
-excessive alcohol consumption
, -age
◉ Expected lab findings for a client with pancreatitis:
Answer: -increased amylase & lipase
-increased WBC
-decreased platelets
-increased glucose
-increased liver enzymes & bilirubin
-elevated ESR
-decreased calcium & magnesium
◉ What med do you give for symptomatic bradycardia? What
electrical management?
Answer: med=atropine
elec= pacemaker insertion
◉ What med/meds do you give for AFib? What electrical
management?
Answer: meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
EXAM 2026 COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT
SCRIPT SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS
UPDATED REVIEW SET
◉ Which foods should the client on Warfarin avoid?
Answer: dark leafy green veggies
◉ Client teaching for anticoagulant therapy:
Answer: -bleeding precautions
-no added meds that increase bleeding
-on it for 6-8 weeks prior to hematologic dx procedure
-must have blood levels checked often
-monitor vitamin K in their diet
◉ Expected prescriptions for Hypertension:
Answer: -furosemide (Lasix)
-aldactone (potassium sparing diuretic)
-hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic)
-verapamil, dilitiazem (CCB)
-captopril, lisinopril (ACE inhibitors)
,-losartan, telmisartan (ARBs)
-eplerenone
-atenolol, metoprolol (Beta blockers)
-clonidine
-prazosin (minipress)
◉ Contraindications for Nadolol:
Answer: -asthma
-sinus bradycardia
-cardiogenic shock
-cardiac failure
-diabetes
-pregnancy
-right side HF
-emphysema
-severe COPD
◉ Treatment for diabetes insipidus:
Answer: -daily weights
-no caffeine or alcohol
-desmopressin acetate/DDVAP
-aqueous vasopressin/Pitressin
,-carbamazepine (tegretol)
-high fiber diet
◉ Meds for DI, what to look out for/do:
Answer: -adjust based on urine output
-daily weights
-inform of weight gain of 2 lb in 24 hr
-notify if headaches or confusion occur
-monitor for infection
-monitor for dizziness/drowsiness
◉ Protein requirement of an adult: _____g of protein per kg
Answer: 0.8 g
◉ Caring for a client who has pancreatitis:
Answer: -keep NPO
-NG tube to suction gastric contents
-low fat, high protein, high carb diet
Risk factors:
-high fat diet
-excessive alcohol consumption
, -age
◉ Expected lab findings for a client with pancreatitis:
Answer: -increased amylase & lipase
-increased WBC
-decreased platelets
-increased glucose
-increased liver enzymes & bilirubin
-elevated ESR
-decreased calcium & magnesium
◉ What med do you give for symptomatic bradycardia? What
electrical management?
Answer: med=atropine
elec= pacemaker insertion
◉ What med/meds do you give for AFib? What electrical
management?
Answer: meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
