ATI CAPSTONE MED SURG STUDY GUIDE WITH
FULL SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ a nurse is caring for a pt in the ED who was just admitted with
chest pain, possible acute coronary syndrome. what should the
nurse do first? Answer: administer sublingual nitroglycerin
(treat chest pain to reduce cardiac tissue damage)
◉ a nurse is planning care for a pt who has a new diagnosis of DI,
which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan of care? Answer: check urine specific gravity
◉ a nurse is caring for a female client in the ED who reports SOB and
pain in the lung area, she states that she started taking BC pills 3
weeks ago and that she smokes, her heart rate is 110/min, RR
40/min, and BP 140/80, her ABGs are pH 7.50, PaCO2 29, PaO2 60,
HCO3 20, SaO2 86%, what is the priority of nursing interventions
Answer: administer oxygen via face mask
◉ a nurse is caring for a pt with who has hepatitis A, the pt asks the
nurse how he might have contracted virus, which of the following a
question the nurse should ask the client? Answer: have you been to a
third world country in the past
, ◉ a nurse is assessing a pt who has Addison's disease, what
manifestation would indicate they are experiencing the crisis
Answer: hypotension
(aldosterone deficit)
◉ a nurse is caring for pt who has acute gastritis and is NPO, the pt
has a new prescription to resume oral intake, what item should the
nurse offer the pt Answer: gelatin
◉ a nurse is providing education to a pt who is scheduled for a
barium swallow, what statement indicates understanding of the
teaching? Answer: i will remove my metal jewelry before coming in
◉ a nurse is caring for pt who is undergoing a liver biopsy, what
instruction should the nurse provide to the pt following the
procedure Answer: lie on your right side
◉ a nurse is teaching a pt who has a new diagnosis of polycystic
kidney disease, what statement should the nurse include in the
teaching Answer: apply dry heat to your abdomen when needed
FULL SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ a nurse is caring for a pt in the ED who was just admitted with
chest pain, possible acute coronary syndrome. what should the
nurse do first? Answer: administer sublingual nitroglycerin
(treat chest pain to reduce cardiac tissue damage)
◉ a nurse is planning care for a pt who has a new diagnosis of DI,
which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan of care? Answer: check urine specific gravity
◉ a nurse is caring for a female client in the ED who reports SOB and
pain in the lung area, she states that she started taking BC pills 3
weeks ago and that she smokes, her heart rate is 110/min, RR
40/min, and BP 140/80, her ABGs are pH 7.50, PaCO2 29, PaO2 60,
HCO3 20, SaO2 86%, what is the priority of nursing interventions
Answer: administer oxygen via face mask
◉ a nurse is caring for a pt with who has hepatitis A, the pt asks the
nurse how he might have contracted virus, which of the following a
question the nurse should ask the client? Answer: have you been to a
third world country in the past
, ◉ a nurse is assessing a pt who has Addison's disease, what
manifestation would indicate they are experiencing the crisis
Answer: hypotension
(aldosterone deficit)
◉ a nurse is caring for pt who has acute gastritis and is NPO, the pt
has a new prescription to resume oral intake, what item should the
nurse offer the pt Answer: gelatin
◉ a nurse is providing education to a pt who is scheduled for a
barium swallow, what statement indicates understanding of the
teaching? Answer: i will remove my metal jewelry before coming in
◉ a nurse is caring for pt who is undergoing a liver biopsy, what
instruction should the nurse provide to the pt following the
procedure Answer: lie on your right side
◉ a nurse is teaching a pt who has a new diagnosis of polycystic
kidney disease, what statement should the nurse include in the
teaching Answer: apply dry heat to your abdomen when needed
