ATI MED SURG IMMUNE & INFECTION, ATI MED
SURG ONCOLOGY, ATI MED SURG
CARDIOVASCULAR NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 200+ QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
A nurse is caring for a male client who reports a thick urethral discharge. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Contact the client's sexual partners
B. Obtain a urethral specimen for culture
C. Prepare to administer penicillin to the client
D. Obtain blood for a rapid plasma reagin test - ANSWER-B. Obtain a urethral specimen for culture
A home health nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has neutropenia.
Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
A. Soft-boiled eggs
B. Brie cheese made with unpasteurized milk
C. Cold deli-meat sandwiches
D. Baked chicken - ANSWER-D. Baked chicken
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who reports bilateral pain and swelling in her
finger joints, with stiffness in the morning. The nurse should recognize that an increase in which of the
following laboratory values can indicate arthritis?
A. Reticulocyte count
B. Rheumatoid factor
C. Direct Coombs' test
D. Platelet count - ANSWER-B. Rheumatoid factor
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a male client who is being treated for genital warts.
Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands how to prevent the transmission
of this sexually transmitted infection (STI)?
A. "I will bring my sexual partner for treatment."
B. "Now that I've had my first dose of medicine, I can resume sexual activity."
C. "Once I have been treated, I don't have to use condoms anymore."
D. "Once treatment is complete and I am free of symptoms, I don't have to return to the clinic." -
ANSWER-A. "I will bring my sexual partner for treatment."
A nurse is teaching a client who has AIDS about the transmission of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
(PCP). Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching?
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,A. "PCP is sexually transmitted from person to person."
B. "You were most likely exposed to a contaminated surface such as a drinking glass."
C. "PCP results from an impaired immune system."
D. "You might have contracted PCP from a family pet." - ANSWER-C. "PCP results from an impaired
immune system."
A nurse is caring for client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which of the following
types of isolation should the nurse implement to prevent the transmission of HIV?
A. Protective isolation
B. Droplet precautions
C. Standard precautions
D. Airborne precautions - ANSWER-C. Standard precautions
A nurse is teaching a client who has Raynaud's disease. Which of the following pieces of information
should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Protect against the cold by wearing layers of clothing
B. Begin an exercise program of 2-mile walks once per week
C. Increase vitamin A in the diet
D. Elevate the hands above heart level when resting - ANSWER-A. Protect against the cold by wearing
layers of clothing
A nurse is teaching a client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) about how the virus is
transmitted. Which of the following statements should the nurse include the teaching?
A. "HIV can be transmitted as soon as a person develops manifestations."
B. "HIV can be transmitted to anyone who has had contact with infected blood."
C. "HIV is transmitted through the respiratory route via droplets."
D. "HIV is transmitted only during the active phase of the virus." - ANSWER-B. "HIV can be
transmitted to anyone who has had contact with infected blood."
A nurse is caring for a client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The client asks the nurse,
"Should I tell my partner that I am HIV positive?" Which of the following statements should the nurse
provide?
A. "That is your decision alone."
B. "I would if I were you."
C. "It sounds like you are unsure what to say to your partner."
D. "Your provider is required by law to notify your partner." - ANSWER-C. "It sounds like you are
unsure what to say to your partner."
A nurse is teaching a client about preventing the transmission of hepatitis A. The nurse should identify
that hepatitis A is transmitted by which of the following routes?
A. Maternal-fetal
B. Fecal-oral contamination
C. Genital sexual contact
D. Blood to blood - ANSWER-B. Fecal-oral contamination
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about foot care to a client who has diabetic neuropathy. Which
of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
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,A. "I can use a heating pad on my feet to keep them warm."
B. "I can go barefoot as long as I stay inside the house."
C. "I will wash my feet daily and apply lotion, except between my toes."
D. "I will trim my toenails every morning by rounding the corners." - ANSWER-C. "I will wash my
feet daily and apply lotion, except between my toes."
A nurse is assessing a client who has Kaposi's sarcoma. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect?
A. Nonproductive cough, fever, and shortness of breath
B. Lesions on the retina that produce blurred vision
C. Onset of progressive dementia
D. Reddish-purple skin lesions - ANSWER-D. Reddish-purple skin lesions
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who reports manifestations suggesting systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse should expect an increase in which of the following parameters
for a client who has SLE?
A. Platelet count
B. RBC count
C. Hct
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) - ANSWER-D. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
A nurse is caring for a client who has pseudomembranous colitis due to a Clostridium difficile
infection. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?
A. Performing hand hygiene before and after contact with the client
B. Reducing the client's anxiety due to isolation procedures
C. Assisting the client in making nutritional choices
D. Monitoring the client's intake and output - ANSWER-A. Performing hand hygiene before and after
contact with the client
A nurse is planning an educational program for a group of young adults about reducing the risk of
cervical cancer. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
A. Get the human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization
B. Avoid the use of tampons on a routine basis
C. Avoid drinking alcohol
D. Get a Papanicolaou test every year starting at age 30 - ANSWER-A. Get the human papillomavirus
(HPV) immunization
A nurse is conducting dietary teaching for a client who has AIDS. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Discard leftovers after 8 hr
B. Use a separate cutting board for poultry
C. Thaw frozen foods at room temperature
D. Store cold foods at 10°C (50°F) or less - ANSWER-B. Use a separate cutting board for poultry
A nurse is admitting a client who has manifestations that suggest tuberculosis. Which of the following
actions is the nurse's priority?
A. Initiate airborne precautions
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, B. Administer antimicrobial therapy
C. Tell the client that the infection will be communicable for 2-3 weeks from the start of medication
therapy
D. Teach the client about the manifestations of tuberculosis - ANSWER-A. Initiate airborne precautions
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and is
scheduled to begin treatment for systemic manifestations. Which of the following types of medications
should the nurse plan to administer?
A. Corticosteroids
B. Antimalarials
C. Antidepressants
D. Opioids - ANSWER-A. Corticosteroids
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for alprazolam. Which of the
following items is a priority for teaching?
A. "This medication can affect your ability to drive or handle mechanical equipment."
B. "You should avoid drinking beverages that contain caffeine with this medication."
C. "You should avoid taking antacids within 2 hours of this medication."
D. "This medication should be taken with or shortly after meals." - ANSWER-A. "This medication can
affect your ability to drive or handle mechanical equipment."
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. "Avoid the use of NSAIDs."
B. "Stop taking the corticosteroids when your symptoms resolve."
C. "Exposure to ultraviolet light will help control the skin rashes."
D. "Monitor your body temperature and report any elevations promptly." - ANSWER-D. "Monitor your
body temperature and report any elevations promptly."
A nurse is caring for a client who is suspected to have tuberculosis. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect?
A. Recent weight gain
B. High fever
C. Rhinitis
D. Blood-streaked sputum - ANSWER-D. Blood-streaked sputum
A nurse is planning care for a client who has AIDS and has developed stomatitis. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Rinse the mouth with chlorhexidine solution every 2 hr
B. Limit fluid intake with meals
C. Provide oral hygiene with a firm-bristled toothbrush after each meal
D. Avoid salty foods - ANSWER-D. Avoid salty foods
A nurse is evaluating the injection site of a client who had a Mantoux skin test 48 hr ago. The nurse
finds 10 mm of induration with slight redness. Which of the following conclusions should the nurse
make?
A. The client has active tuberculosis.
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SURG ONCOLOGY, ATI MED SURG
CARDIOVASCULAR NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 200+ QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
A nurse is caring for a male client who reports a thick urethral discharge. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Contact the client's sexual partners
B. Obtain a urethral specimen for culture
C. Prepare to administer penicillin to the client
D. Obtain blood for a rapid plasma reagin test - ANSWER-B. Obtain a urethral specimen for culture
A home health nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has neutropenia.
Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
A. Soft-boiled eggs
B. Brie cheese made with unpasteurized milk
C. Cold deli-meat sandwiches
D. Baked chicken - ANSWER-D. Baked chicken
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who reports bilateral pain and swelling in her
finger joints, with stiffness in the morning. The nurse should recognize that an increase in which of the
following laboratory values can indicate arthritis?
A. Reticulocyte count
B. Rheumatoid factor
C. Direct Coombs' test
D. Platelet count - ANSWER-B. Rheumatoid factor
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a male client who is being treated for genital warts.
Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands how to prevent the transmission
of this sexually transmitted infection (STI)?
A. "I will bring my sexual partner for treatment."
B. "Now that I've had my first dose of medicine, I can resume sexual activity."
C. "Once I have been treated, I don't have to use condoms anymore."
D. "Once treatment is complete and I am free of symptoms, I don't have to return to the clinic." -
ANSWER-A. "I will bring my sexual partner for treatment."
A nurse is teaching a client who has AIDS about the transmission of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
(PCP). Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching?
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,A. "PCP is sexually transmitted from person to person."
B. "You were most likely exposed to a contaminated surface such as a drinking glass."
C. "PCP results from an impaired immune system."
D. "You might have contracted PCP from a family pet." - ANSWER-C. "PCP results from an impaired
immune system."
A nurse is caring for client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which of the following
types of isolation should the nurse implement to prevent the transmission of HIV?
A. Protective isolation
B. Droplet precautions
C. Standard precautions
D. Airborne precautions - ANSWER-C. Standard precautions
A nurse is teaching a client who has Raynaud's disease. Which of the following pieces of information
should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Protect against the cold by wearing layers of clothing
B. Begin an exercise program of 2-mile walks once per week
C. Increase vitamin A in the diet
D. Elevate the hands above heart level when resting - ANSWER-A. Protect against the cold by wearing
layers of clothing
A nurse is teaching a client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) about how the virus is
transmitted. Which of the following statements should the nurse include the teaching?
A. "HIV can be transmitted as soon as a person develops manifestations."
B. "HIV can be transmitted to anyone who has had contact with infected blood."
C. "HIV is transmitted through the respiratory route via droplets."
D. "HIV is transmitted only during the active phase of the virus." - ANSWER-B. "HIV can be
transmitted to anyone who has had contact with infected blood."
A nurse is caring for a client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The client asks the nurse,
"Should I tell my partner that I am HIV positive?" Which of the following statements should the nurse
provide?
A. "That is your decision alone."
B. "I would if I were you."
C. "It sounds like you are unsure what to say to your partner."
D. "Your provider is required by law to notify your partner." - ANSWER-C. "It sounds like you are
unsure what to say to your partner."
A nurse is teaching a client about preventing the transmission of hepatitis A. The nurse should identify
that hepatitis A is transmitted by which of the following routes?
A. Maternal-fetal
B. Fecal-oral contamination
C. Genital sexual contact
D. Blood to blood - ANSWER-B. Fecal-oral contamination
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about foot care to a client who has diabetic neuropathy. Which
of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
2
,A. "I can use a heating pad on my feet to keep them warm."
B. "I can go barefoot as long as I stay inside the house."
C. "I will wash my feet daily and apply lotion, except between my toes."
D. "I will trim my toenails every morning by rounding the corners." - ANSWER-C. "I will wash my
feet daily and apply lotion, except between my toes."
A nurse is assessing a client who has Kaposi's sarcoma. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect?
A. Nonproductive cough, fever, and shortness of breath
B. Lesions on the retina that produce blurred vision
C. Onset of progressive dementia
D. Reddish-purple skin lesions - ANSWER-D. Reddish-purple skin lesions
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who reports manifestations suggesting systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse should expect an increase in which of the following parameters
for a client who has SLE?
A. Platelet count
B. RBC count
C. Hct
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) - ANSWER-D. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
A nurse is caring for a client who has pseudomembranous colitis due to a Clostridium difficile
infection. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?
A. Performing hand hygiene before and after contact with the client
B. Reducing the client's anxiety due to isolation procedures
C. Assisting the client in making nutritional choices
D. Monitoring the client's intake and output - ANSWER-A. Performing hand hygiene before and after
contact with the client
A nurse is planning an educational program for a group of young adults about reducing the risk of
cervical cancer. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
A. Get the human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization
B. Avoid the use of tampons on a routine basis
C. Avoid drinking alcohol
D. Get a Papanicolaou test every year starting at age 30 - ANSWER-A. Get the human papillomavirus
(HPV) immunization
A nurse is conducting dietary teaching for a client who has AIDS. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Discard leftovers after 8 hr
B. Use a separate cutting board for poultry
C. Thaw frozen foods at room temperature
D. Store cold foods at 10°C (50°F) or less - ANSWER-B. Use a separate cutting board for poultry
A nurse is admitting a client who has manifestations that suggest tuberculosis. Which of the following
actions is the nurse's priority?
A. Initiate airborne precautions
3
, B. Administer antimicrobial therapy
C. Tell the client that the infection will be communicable for 2-3 weeks from the start of medication
therapy
D. Teach the client about the manifestations of tuberculosis - ANSWER-A. Initiate airborne precautions
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and is
scheduled to begin treatment for systemic manifestations. Which of the following types of medications
should the nurse plan to administer?
A. Corticosteroids
B. Antimalarials
C. Antidepressants
D. Opioids - ANSWER-A. Corticosteroids
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for alprazolam. Which of the
following items is a priority for teaching?
A. "This medication can affect your ability to drive or handle mechanical equipment."
B. "You should avoid drinking beverages that contain caffeine with this medication."
C. "You should avoid taking antacids within 2 hours of this medication."
D. "This medication should be taken with or shortly after meals." - ANSWER-A. "This medication can
affect your ability to drive or handle mechanical equipment."
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. "Avoid the use of NSAIDs."
B. "Stop taking the corticosteroids when your symptoms resolve."
C. "Exposure to ultraviolet light will help control the skin rashes."
D. "Monitor your body temperature and report any elevations promptly." - ANSWER-D. "Monitor your
body temperature and report any elevations promptly."
A nurse is caring for a client who is suspected to have tuberculosis. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect?
A. Recent weight gain
B. High fever
C. Rhinitis
D. Blood-streaked sputum - ANSWER-D. Blood-streaked sputum
A nurse is planning care for a client who has AIDS and has developed stomatitis. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Rinse the mouth with chlorhexidine solution every 2 hr
B. Limit fluid intake with meals
C. Provide oral hygiene with a firm-bristled toothbrush after each meal
D. Avoid salty foods - ANSWER-D. Avoid salty foods
A nurse is evaluating the injection site of a client who had a Mantoux skin test 48 hr ago. The nurse
finds 10 mm of induration with slight redness. Which of the following conclusions should the nurse
make?
A. The client has active tuberculosis.
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