ATI MedSurg Proctored (2026) Exam
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• ICP monitoring -✓✓The measurement and monitoring of the pressure inside the
skull.
• Aphasia -✓✓A language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate.
• Hypertension -✓✓High blood pressure, a condition in which the force of blood
against the artery walls is too high.
• EEG -✓✓Electroencephalogram, a test that measures and records the electrical
activity of the brain.
• Traumatic head injury -✓✓An injury to the head that results from a traumatic
event, such as a fall or a car accident.
• Abnormal electrical activity -✓✓Irregular or unusual electrical signals in the
brain.
• Lumbar puncture -✓✓A procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower
back to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing or to inject medication.
• Throbbing headache -✓✓A severe headache that pulsates or throbs with pain.
• Bladder irrigation -✓✓A procedure in which the bladder is flushed with a sterile
solution to remove blood clots or debris.
• Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) -✓✓A surgical procedure to
remove excess prostate tissue that is blocking urine flow.
• Viscous urinary output with clots -✓✓Urinary output that is thick and sticky,
with the presence of blood clots.
• ECG -✓✓Electrocardiogram, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
, • Hypocalcemia -✓✓A condition in which the level of calcium in the blood is too
low.
• Brain tumor -✓✓An abnormal growth of cells in the brain.
• CT scan -✓✓Computed tomography scan, a diagnostic imaging test that uses X-
rays and computer technology to create detailed images of the body.
• Contrast media -✓✓A substance that is used to enhance the visibility of internal
structures or fluids in medical imaging.
• Acute kidney injury -✓✓A sudden loss of kidney function, often caused by a
decrease in blood flow to the kidneys or damage to the kidneys themselves.
• Prerenal azotemia -✓✓A condition in which there is a decrease in blood flow to
the kidneys, leading to an increase in nitrogenous waste products in the blood.
• CAD -✓✓Coronary artery disease, a condition in which the arteries that supply
blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked.
• Angina pectoris -✓✓Chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle
does not receive enough blood and oxygen.
• MI -✓✓Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when
blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.
• Bacterial meningitis -✓✓An infection of the membranes (meninges) surrounding
the brain and spinal cord, caused by bacteria.
• Myasthenia gravis (MG) -✓✓A chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that
causes weakness in the skeletal muscles.
• POAG -✓✓Primary open-angle glaucoma, a chronic condition that damages the
optic nerve and can lead to vision loss.
• Fractured left femur -✓✓A break in the bone of the left thigh.
Questions and Answers | Verified | 100%
Accurate
• ICP monitoring -✓✓The measurement and monitoring of the pressure inside the
skull.
• Aphasia -✓✓A language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate.
• Hypertension -✓✓High blood pressure, a condition in which the force of blood
against the artery walls is too high.
• EEG -✓✓Electroencephalogram, a test that measures and records the electrical
activity of the brain.
• Traumatic head injury -✓✓An injury to the head that results from a traumatic
event, such as a fall or a car accident.
• Abnormal electrical activity -✓✓Irregular or unusual electrical signals in the
brain.
• Lumbar puncture -✓✓A procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower
back to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing or to inject medication.
• Throbbing headache -✓✓A severe headache that pulsates or throbs with pain.
• Bladder irrigation -✓✓A procedure in which the bladder is flushed with a sterile
solution to remove blood clots or debris.
• Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) -✓✓A surgical procedure to
remove excess prostate tissue that is blocking urine flow.
• Viscous urinary output with clots -✓✓Urinary output that is thick and sticky,
with the presence of blood clots.
• ECG -✓✓Electrocardiogram, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
, • Hypocalcemia -✓✓A condition in which the level of calcium in the blood is too
low.
• Brain tumor -✓✓An abnormal growth of cells in the brain.
• CT scan -✓✓Computed tomography scan, a diagnostic imaging test that uses X-
rays and computer technology to create detailed images of the body.
• Contrast media -✓✓A substance that is used to enhance the visibility of internal
structures or fluids in medical imaging.
• Acute kidney injury -✓✓A sudden loss of kidney function, often caused by a
decrease in blood flow to the kidneys or damage to the kidneys themselves.
• Prerenal azotemia -✓✓A condition in which there is a decrease in blood flow to
the kidneys, leading to an increase in nitrogenous waste products in the blood.
• CAD -✓✓Coronary artery disease, a condition in which the arteries that supply
blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked.
• Angina pectoris -✓✓Chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle
does not receive enough blood and oxygen.
• MI -✓✓Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when
blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.
• Bacterial meningitis -✓✓An infection of the membranes (meninges) surrounding
the brain and spinal cord, caused by bacteria.
• Myasthenia gravis (MG) -✓✓A chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that
causes weakness in the skeletal muscles.
• POAG -✓✓Primary open-angle glaucoma, a chronic condition that damages the
optic nerve and can lead to vision loss.
• Fractured left femur -✓✓A break in the bone of the left thigh.
