MEDICAL-SURGICAL ATI EXAM STUDY EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2026/2027 LATEST
UPDATE
a nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postoperative following a transurethral
resection of the prostate (TURP). which of the following is the priority finding
for the nurse to report to the provider?
a. emesis of 100ml
b. oral temp of 37.5 C (99.5 F)
c. thick, red colored urine
d. pain level 4/10 on a scale of 1-10 - ANS✔✔---C. thick, red colored urine
a nurse is caring for a client who has a temperature of 39.7 C (103.5 F) and has
a prescription for a hypothermia blanket. the nurse should monitor the client for
which of the following adverse effects of the hypothermia blanket?
a. shivering
b. infection
c. burns
d. hypovolemia - ANS✔✔---A. shivering
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, a nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with a client who has type 1
diabetes mellitus. which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. "i will carry a complex carbohydrate snack with me when i exercise"
b. "i should exercise first thing in the morning before eating breakfast"
c. "i should avoid injecting insulin into my thigh if i am going to go
running"
d. "i will not exercise if my urine is positive for ketones" - ANS✔✔---D. i
will not exercise if my urine is positive for ketones
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has HIV and is being
discharged to home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a. take a temperature once a day
b. wash the armpits and genitals with gentle cleanser daily
c. change the litter boxes while wearing gloves
d. wash dishes in warm water - ANS✔✔---A. take temperature once a day
a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and
has copious and tenacious secretions. which of the following is an acceptable
method for the nurse to use to thin this client's secretions?
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QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2026/2027 LATEST
UPDATE
a nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postoperative following a transurethral
resection of the prostate (TURP). which of the following is the priority finding
for the nurse to report to the provider?
a. emesis of 100ml
b. oral temp of 37.5 C (99.5 F)
c. thick, red colored urine
d. pain level 4/10 on a scale of 1-10 - ANS✔✔---C. thick, red colored urine
a nurse is caring for a client who has a temperature of 39.7 C (103.5 F) and has
a prescription for a hypothermia blanket. the nurse should monitor the client for
which of the following adverse effects of the hypothermia blanket?
a. shivering
b. infection
c. burns
d. hypovolemia - ANS✔✔---A. shivering
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, a nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with a client who has type 1
diabetes mellitus. which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. "i will carry a complex carbohydrate snack with me when i exercise"
b. "i should exercise first thing in the morning before eating breakfast"
c. "i should avoid injecting insulin into my thigh if i am going to go
running"
d. "i will not exercise if my urine is positive for ketones" - ANS✔✔---D. i
will not exercise if my urine is positive for ketones
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has HIV and is being
discharged to home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a. take a temperature once a day
b. wash the armpits and genitals with gentle cleanser daily
c. change the litter boxes while wearing gloves
d. wash dishes in warm water - ANS✔✔---A. take temperature once a day
a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and
has copious and tenacious secretions. which of the following is an acceptable
method for the nurse to use to thin this client's secretions?
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