ATI PN Med Surg Proctored Exam 2025 – Virginia State University (VSU) | Graded A+ Nursing Review with Verified Questions & Answers

This 75-page document provides a complete review of the ATI Practical Nursing Medical-Surgical Proctored Exam for 2025 at Virginia State University. It includes verified multiple-choice and select-all-that-apply questions with detailed rationales covering all major systems: respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, musculoskeletal, and integumentary. Each answer is accompanied by nursing rationales aligned with ATI standards, making this guide ideal for NCLEX-PN and ATI Med-Surg preparation. 1. A nurse is caring for a client who died approximately one hour ago. The nurse notes that the client's temperature has decreased in the last hour since his death. Which of the following processes explains this phenomenon? a. Rigor mortis b. Postmortem decomposition c. Algor mortis d. Livor mortis 2. A nurse is calculating a client's intake and output. During the last shift, the client has had ½ cup of gelatin, a skinless chicken breast, 1 cup of green beans, and 300 cc of water. The client has urinated 250 cc and has had 2 bowel movements. What is this client's intake and output for this shift? a. 420 cc intake, 250 cc output b. 300 cc intake, 250 cc output c. 550 cc intake, 550 cc output d. 300 cc intake, 550 cc output 3. A client has developed a vitamin C deficiency. Which of the following symptoms might the nurse most likely see with this condition? a. Cracks at the corners of the mouth b. Altered mental status c. Bleeding gums and loose teeth d. Anorexia and diarrhea 4. Which of the following interventions should a nurse perform for a female client who is incontinent with impaired skin integrity? a. Turn the client at least every 8 hours b. Apply lotion to the skin before a bath c. Provide perineal care after the client uses the bathroom d. Bathe the client every 3 days 5. Which of the following clients is at a higher risk of developing oral health problems? a. A pregnant client b. A client with diabetes c. A client receiving chemotherapy d. Both b and c 6. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to reduce environmental stimuli that may cause discomfort for a client? a. Loosen pressure dressings on wounds b. Use assistance to pull a client up in bed c. Check temperature of water used in a sponge bath d. Position the client prone 7. A nurse is caring for a client with ariboflavinosis. Which of the following foods should the nurse serve this client? a. Citrus fruits b. Milk c. Fish d. Potatoes 8. A client is taking a walk down the hallway when she suddenly realizes that she needs to use the restroom. Although she tries to make it to the bathroom on time, she is incontinent of urine before reaching the toilet. What type of incontinence does this situation represent? a. Reflex incontinence b. Urge incontinence c. Total incontinence d. Functional incontinence 9. Which of the following is an example of a positive effect of exercise on a client? a. Decreased basal metabolic rate b. Decreased venous return c. Decreased work of breathing d. Decreased gastric motility 10. You have taken the vital signs for your patient. They are normal for the patient. What should you do next? a. Report the vital signs to the doctor b. Write the vital signs on a scrap paper c. Call the family members d. Document them on the graphic VS form