ATI PROCTORED MED SURG STUDY PAPER
VIEW AHEAD WITH TESTED QUESTIONS AND
SOLVED ANSWERS 2026
◉A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism & is
taking propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates the medication is effective?
a.) "I have less oily skin".
b.) "I no longer take a stool softener".
c.) "No longer feel nervous".
d.) "I continue to lose weight". Answer: Answer: b. "No longer feel
nervous".
◉A nurse is inserting an indwelling catheter for a client. The client
reports pain when the nurse attempts to inflate the balloon. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a.) Continue to slowly inflate the balloon.
b.) Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
c.) Gently pull on the catheter to check for resistance.
d.) Instruct the client to bear down as if to void. Answer: Answer: b.
Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
,◉A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. The client
displays difficulty using utensils while eating mealtime. For which of the
following inter disciplinary team members should the nurse recommend
a referral?
a.) Occupational therapist.
b.) Physical therapist.
c.) Recreational therapist.
d.) Speech therapist. Answer: Answer: a. Occupational therapist.
◉A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for
colonoscopy. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the procedure?
a.) I will need arrangements for a ride home.
b.) I should call the doctor if I feel bloated after the procedure.
c.) I plan to eat light breakfast the morning of the procedure.
d.) I can expect to have a sore throat from the breathing tube. Answer:
Answer: a. I will need arrangements for a ride home.
◉A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a client who has tuberculosis.
Which of the following personal protective equipment should the nurse
wear?
,a.) No breather mask.
b.) Surgical mask.
c.) Respirator mask.
d.) Venturi mask. Answer: Answer: c.) Respirator mask.
◉A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has constipation. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
a.) Instruct the client to limit activity.
b.) Encourage a low residue diet.
c.) Provide a glass of warm water before breakfast.
d.) Offer foods high in potassium. Answer: Answer: b. Encourage a low
residue diet.
◉A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been admitted with
suspected appendicitis. Which of the following findings is the nurse's
priority to report to the provider?
a.) WBC count 15,000/mm3
b.) Loss of appetite.
c.) Rigid board like abdomen.
, d.) Temperature of 37.8 c. Answer: Answer: c.) Rigid board like
abdomen.
◉A nurse is collecting data from a female client during an initial health
assessment. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as
a risk fact for osteoporosis?
a.) Uses a beclomethason inhaler.
b.) Applies an estrogen vaginal cream daily.
c.) Walks 30 mins per day.
d.) Includes canned sardines in her diet. Answer: Answer: b. Applies an
estrogen vaginal cream daily.
◉A nurse is collecting data from a client who began taking catopril 2
days ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider immediately?
a.) Dizziness.
b.) Joint aches.
c.) Metallic taste.
d.) Lip swelling. Answer: Answer: d. lip swelling.
◉A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has heart failure. Which
of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
VIEW AHEAD WITH TESTED QUESTIONS AND
SOLVED ANSWERS 2026
◉A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism & is
taking propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates the medication is effective?
a.) "I have less oily skin".
b.) "I no longer take a stool softener".
c.) "No longer feel nervous".
d.) "I continue to lose weight". Answer: Answer: b. "No longer feel
nervous".
◉A nurse is inserting an indwelling catheter for a client. The client
reports pain when the nurse attempts to inflate the balloon. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a.) Continue to slowly inflate the balloon.
b.) Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
c.) Gently pull on the catheter to check for resistance.
d.) Instruct the client to bear down as if to void. Answer: Answer: b.
Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
,◉A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. The client
displays difficulty using utensils while eating mealtime. For which of the
following inter disciplinary team members should the nurse recommend
a referral?
a.) Occupational therapist.
b.) Physical therapist.
c.) Recreational therapist.
d.) Speech therapist. Answer: Answer: a. Occupational therapist.
◉A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for
colonoscopy. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the procedure?
a.) I will need arrangements for a ride home.
b.) I should call the doctor if I feel bloated after the procedure.
c.) I plan to eat light breakfast the morning of the procedure.
d.) I can expect to have a sore throat from the breathing tube. Answer:
Answer: a. I will need arrangements for a ride home.
◉A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a client who has tuberculosis.
Which of the following personal protective equipment should the nurse
wear?
,a.) No breather mask.
b.) Surgical mask.
c.) Respirator mask.
d.) Venturi mask. Answer: Answer: c.) Respirator mask.
◉A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has constipation. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
a.) Instruct the client to limit activity.
b.) Encourage a low residue diet.
c.) Provide a glass of warm water before breakfast.
d.) Offer foods high in potassium. Answer: Answer: b. Encourage a low
residue diet.
◉A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been admitted with
suspected appendicitis. Which of the following findings is the nurse's
priority to report to the provider?
a.) WBC count 15,000/mm3
b.) Loss of appetite.
c.) Rigid board like abdomen.
, d.) Temperature of 37.8 c. Answer: Answer: c.) Rigid board like
abdomen.
◉A nurse is collecting data from a female client during an initial health
assessment. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as
a risk fact for osteoporosis?
a.) Uses a beclomethason inhaler.
b.) Applies an estrogen vaginal cream daily.
c.) Walks 30 mins per day.
d.) Includes canned sardines in her diet. Answer: Answer: b. Applies an
estrogen vaginal cream daily.
◉A nurse is collecting data from a client who began taking catopril 2
days ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider immediately?
a.) Dizziness.
b.) Joint aches.
c.) Metallic taste.
d.) Lip swelling. Answer: Answer: d. lip swelling.
◉A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has heart failure. Which
of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
