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PRACTICE TEST EXAM LATEST
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,ATI MED SURG PROCTORED PRACTICE TEST EXAM
LATEST 2026 STUDY QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED PASS | ASSURED A+
A client is being discharged home with oxygen therapy delivered through a nasal cannula. Which
of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client and family members?
A. Use battery-operated equipment for personal care.
B. Apply mineral oil to protect the facial skin from irritation.
C. Remove the television set from the client's bedroom.
D. Wear cotton clothing to avoid static electricity. - Answer>>> D. Wear cotton clothing to
avoid static electricity.
The use of cotton clothing will limit the buildup of static electricity. Oxygen is a highly
combustible gas. The use of oxygen in high concentrations has great combustion potential and
readily fuels fire. Although it will not spontaneously burn or cause an explosion, it can easily
cause a fire in a client's room if it contacts a spark.
A nurse is teaching a client who has persistent cancer pain about the adverse effects of opioids.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Opioids do not relieve pain without causing severe adverse effects."
B. "Physical dependence is not the same as addiction."
C. "Tolerance typically means that the medication will no longer be effective."
D. "The most common adverse effect is respiratory depression with prolonged use." -
Answer>>> B. "Physical dependence is not the same as addiction."
,The nurse should explain that physical dependence can occur in all clients who take opioids, and
the client may develop abstinence syndrome if the opioid is abruptly withdrawn. Physical
dependence is not the same as addiction, but it can result in addiction. Addiction results when the
opioid is continued despite physical or psychological harm.
A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a lumbar puncture for a client who has manifestations of
bacterial meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. Elevated glucose
b. Elevated protein
c. Presence of RBCs
d. Presence of D-dimer - Answer>>> b. Elevated protein
Manifestations of bacterial meningitis include increase protein in the CSF, decreased glucose.
RBCs can indicate bleeding, however, WBCs are what indicates bacterial meningitis.
A nurse is monitoring the ECG of a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
a. Flattened T waves
b. Prolonged QT intervals
c. Shortened QT intervals
d Widened QRS complexes - Answer>>> b. Prolonged QT intervals
Manifestations of hypocalcemia include tingling, numbness, tetany, seizures, prolonged QT
intervals, and laryngospasm.
, A nurse is implementing cold therapy for a client who has an ankle sprain. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Apply a cold pack to the edematous area
B. Check capillary refill before applying an ice pack to the affected area
C. Half-fill an ice pack with crushed ice
D. Apply an ice pack for 60 min intervals - Answer>>> B. Check capillary refill before applying
an ice pack to the affected area
The nurse should check the affected area for adequate circulation by assessing pulses and
capillary refill because a cold pack applied to an area of impaired circulation can further decrease
the blood supply to the area.
A nurse is preparing a client who has a brain tumor for a CT scan. Which of the following factors
affects the manner in which the nurse will prepare the client for the scan?
a. No food or fluids consumed for 4 hours
b. Difficulty recalling recent events
c. Development of hives while eating shrimp
d. Paresthesia in both hands - Answer>>> c. Development of hives while eating shrimp
Shellfish allergy is contraindication of use of contrast media during a CT scan.
A nurse is talking with a group of women at a community center about the current
recommendations for early detection of breast cancer. The nurse should explain which of the
following options?
A. Begin monthly breast self-examinations at age 40
PRACTICE TEST EXAM LATEST
2026 STUDY QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 100%
GUARANTEED PASS | ASSURED A+
Copyright@2026
,ATI MED SURG PROCTORED PRACTICE TEST EXAM
LATEST 2026 STUDY QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED PASS | ASSURED A+
A client is being discharged home with oxygen therapy delivered through a nasal cannula. Which
of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client and family members?
A. Use battery-operated equipment for personal care.
B. Apply mineral oil to protect the facial skin from irritation.
C. Remove the television set from the client's bedroom.
D. Wear cotton clothing to avoid static electricity. - Answer>>> D. Wear cotton clothing to
avoid static electricity.
The use of cotton clothing will limit the buildup of static electricity. Oxygen is a highly
combustible gas. The use of oxygen in high concentrations has great combustion potential and
readily fuels fire. Although it will not spontaneously burn or cause an explosion, it can easily
cause a fire in a client's room if it contacts a spark.
A nurse is teaching a client who has persistent cancer pain about the adverse effects of opioids.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Opioids do not relieve pain without causing severe adverse effects."
B. "Physical dependence is not the same as addiction."
C. "Tolerance typically means that the medication will no longer be effective."
D. "The most common adverse effect is respiratory depression with prolonged use." -
Answer>>> B. "Physical dependence is not the same as addiction."
,The nurse should explain that physical dependence can occur in all clients who take opioids, and
the client may develop abstinence syndrome if the opioid is abruptly withdrawn. Physical
dependence is not the same as addiction, but it can result in addiction. Addiction results when the
opioid is continued despite physical or psychological harm.
A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a lumbar puncture for a client who has manifestations of
bacterial meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. Elevated glucose
b. Elevated protein
c. Presence of RBCs
d. Presence of D-dimer - Answer>>> b. Elevated protein
Manifestations of bacterial meningitis include increase protein in the CSF, decreased glucose.
RBCs can indicate bleeding, however, WBCs are what indicates bacterial meningitis.
A nurse is monitoring the ECG of a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
a. Flattened T waves
b. Prolonged QT intervals
c. Shortened QT intervals
d Widened QRS complexes - Answer>>> b. Prolonged QT intervals
Manifestations of hypocalcemia include tingling, numbness, tetany, seizures, prolonged QT
intervals, and laryngospasm.
, A nurse is implementing cold therapy for a client who has an ankle sprain. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Apply a cold pack to the edematous area
B. Check capillary refill before applying an ice pack to the affected area
C. Half-fill an ice pack with crushed ice
D. Apply an ice pack for 60 min intervals - Answer>>> B. Check capillary refill before applying
an ice pack to the affected area
The nurse should check the affected area for adequate circulation by assessing pulses and
capillary refill because a cold pack applied to an area of impaired circulation can further decrease
the blood supply to the area.
A nurse is preparing a client who has a brain tumor for a CT scan. Which of the following factors
affects the manner in which the nurse will prepare the client for the scan?
a. No food or fluids consumed for 4 hours
b. Difficulty recalling recent events
c. Development of hives while eating shrimp
d. Paresthesia in both hands - Answer>>> c. Development of hives while eating shrimp
Shellfish allergy is contraindication of use of contrast media during a CT scan.
A nurse is talking with a group of women at a community center about the current
recommendations for early detection of breast cancer. The nurse should explain which of the
following options?
A. Begin monthly breast self-examinations at age 40
