ATI PN MED SURG PROCTORED LATEST 2026 TEST BANK
COMPLETE 500+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS UPDATED|ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client in a body cast. Which of the following is the priority
action the nurse should recommend for inclusion in the plan of care? ANSWER
Assess the abdomen
A nurse is caring for client who throat culture is positive for group A
streptococcus 24 hr after the rapid strep test (RST) was negative. Which of he
following is the priority nursing action? ANSWER Notify the client to return to the
clinic for initiation of antibiotic therapy.
A nurse is caring for a client who just had an endoscopic procedure. Which of the
following is the monitoring priority for this client? ANSWER Gag reflex
A nurse is planning possible interventions in the care for a client who may need
for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). which of the following clients should benefit
from TPN? ANSWER A client who has a complete bowel obstruction
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has atrial fibrillation. When
documenting the quality of the client's pulse, which of the following terms should
the nurse use? ANSWER Irregular
,ATI PN MED SURG PROCTORED LATEST 2026 TEST BANK
COMPLETE 500+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS UPDATED|ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who has widespread psoriasis. The nurse should
prepare the client for which of the following treatments? ANSWER Exposure to
photo chemotherapy
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is 4 hr postoperative
following a vaginal hysterectomy. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan of care? ANSWER Provide tub baths for perineal
comfort.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a GI bleed. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? ANSWER Assess orthostatic blood pressure.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed a potassium wasting
diuretic medication. Which recommendation should the nurse make for change in
the diet? ANSWER Encourage oranges, bananas, and whole grain breads.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who has hepatitis A. The
nurse determines that the teaching is effective when the client makes which of the
following statements? ANSWER "I will not donate blood."
,ATI PN MED SURG PROCTORED LATEST 2026 TEST BANK
COMPLETE 500+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS UPDATED|ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client in skeletal traction who reports pain at the pin
insertion site. Which of the following should be the initial nursing action? ANSWER
Check the pin site for signs of drainage or inflammation.
A nurse is evaluating a client who sustained severe burn injuries in a grease fire.
The nurse shades the diagram indicating the burned surfaces areas. What
percentage of body surface area does the nurse estimate the client has burned?
ANSWER 31.5%
A nurse is assigned to care for a client suspected of having diabetes insidious. The
nurse should frequently check the client for the development of ANSWER
hypotension.
A nurse notes the catheter of a client who is 24 hr post transurethral resection of
the prostate (TRUP) has drained no using during the last hour. Which of the
following actions should the nurse perform first? ANSWER Irrigate the catheter
as prescribed.
A nurse is caring for a client following a CT scan with dye who has an anaphylaxis
reaction. Which of the following conditions requires a priority nursing response?
ANSWER Strider
, ATI PN MED SURG PROCTORED LATEST 2026 TEST BANK
COMPLETE 500+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS UPDATED|ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is collecting data for a client who has early manifestations of renal
impairment. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? ANSWER
Diluted urine
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client discharged from the hospital after
treatment for poor circulation in the lower extremities. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching? ANSWER "I will
wear stockings with elastic tops."
A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. Which of the following nursing actions
is appropriate for this client? ANSWER Providing mouth care before meals
A nurse in a health clinic is assisting in the planning of an educational program on
skin cancer. Which of the following statements should be included in the
presentation? ANSWER Sun exposure as a child is a significant risk factor for skin
cancer.
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is at risk for disseminated
intravascular coagulopathy (DIC). The nurse should plan to report which of the
following lab values that indicates DIC? ANSWER Fibrinogen 85 mg/dL
COMPLETE 500+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS UPDATED|ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client in a body cast. Which of the following is the priority
action the nurse should recommend for inclusion in the plan of care? ANSWER
Assess the abdomen
A nurse is caring for client who throat culture is positive for group A
streptococcus 24 hr after the rapid strep test (RST) was negative. Which of he
following is the priority nursing action? ANSWER Notify the client to return to the
clinic for initiation of antibiotic therapy.
A nurse is caring for a client who just had an endoscopic procedure. Which of the
following is the monitoring priority for this client? ANSWER Gag reflex
A nurse is planning possible interventions in the care for a client who may need
for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). which of the following clients should benefit
from TPN? ANSWER A client who has a complete bowel obstruction
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has atrial fibrillation. When
documenting the quality of the client's pulse, which of the following terms should
the nurse use? ANSWER Irregular
,ATI PN MED SURG PROCTORED LATEST 2026 TEST BANK
COMPLETE 500+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS UPDATED|ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who has widespread psoriasis. The nurse should
prepare the client for which of the following treatments? ANSWER Exposure to
photo chemotherapy
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is 4 hr postoperative
following a vaginal hysterectomy. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan of care? ANSWER Provide tub baths for perineal
comfort.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a GI bleed. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? ANSWER Assess orthostatic blood pressure.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed a potassium wasting
diuretic medication. Which recommendation should the nurse make for change in
the diet? ANSWER Encourage oranges, bananas, and whole grain breads.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who has hepatitis A. The
nurse determines that the teaching is effective when the client makes which of the
following statements? ANSWER "I will not donate blood."
,ATI PN MED SURG PROCTORED LATEST 2026 TEST BANK
COMPLETE 500+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS UPDATED|ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client in skeletal traction who reports pain at the pin
insertion site. Which of the following should be the initial nursing action? ANSWER
Check the pin site for signs of drainage or inflammation.
A nurse is evaluating a client who sustained severe burn injuries in a grease fire.
The nurse shades the diagram indicating the burned surfaces areas. What
percentage of body surface area does the nurse estimate the client has burned?
ANSWER 31.5%
A nurse is assigned to care for a client suspected of having diabetes insidious. The
nurse should frequently check the client for the development of ANSWER
hypotension.
A nurse notes the catheter of a client who is 24 hr post transurethral resection of
the prostate (TRUP) has drained no using during the last hour. Which of the
following actions should the nurse perform first? ANSWER Irrigate the catheter
as prescribed.
A nurse is caring for a client following a CT scan with dye who has an anaphylaxis
reaction. Which of the following conditions requires a priority nursing response?
ANSWER Strider
, ATI PN MED SURG PROCTORED LATEST 2026 TEST BANK
COMPLETE 500+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS UPDATED|ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is collecting data for a client who has early manifestations of renal
impairment. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? ANSWER
Diluted urine
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client discharged from the hospital after
treatment for poor circulation in the lower extremities. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching? ANSWER "I will
wear stockings with elastic tops."
A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. Which of the following nursing actions
is appropriate for this client? ANSWER Providing mouth care before meals
A nurse in a health clinic is assisting in the planning of an educational program on
skin cancer. Which of the following statements should be included in the
presentation? ANSWER Sun exposure as a child is a significant risk factor for skin
cancer.
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is at risk for disseminated
intravascular coagulopathy (DIC). The nurse should plan to report which of the
following lab values that indicates DIC? ANSWER Fibrinogen 85 mg/dL
