ATI MED-SURG TEST BANK 2026 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
100+ Q&A LATEST UPDATED WITH RARIONALES
1. A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
A. Potassium 3.2 mEq/L
B. Urine output 40 mL/hr
C. Blood pressure 128/78 mmHg
D. Weight loss of 0.5 kg/day
Answer: A
Low potassium increases risk of dysrhythmias with loop diuretics.
, 2. Priority action for a patient with chest pain?
A. Give oxygen
B. Obtain vital signs
C. Administer nitroglycerin
D. Call provider
Answer: A
ABC priority—oxygen first.
3. Which sign indicates hypoglycemia?
A. Fruity breath
B. Diaphoresis
C. Kussmaul respirations
D. Polyuria
Answer: B
4. A postoperative patient is at highest risk for:
A. Stroke
B. Pneumonia
C. Kidney stones
100+ Q&A LATEST UPDATED WITH RARIONALES
1. A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
A. Potassium 3.2 mEq/L
B. Urine output 40 mL/hr
C. Blood pressure 128/78 mmHg
D. Weight loss of 0.5 kg/day
Answer: A
Low potassium increases risk of dysrhythmias with loop diuretics.
, 2. Priority action for a patient with chest pain?
A. Give oxygen
B. Obtain vital signs
C. Administer nitroglycerin
D. Call provider
Answer: A
ABC priority—oxygen first.
3. Which sign indicates hypoglycemia?
A. Fruity breath
B. Diaphoresis
C. Kussmaul respirations
D. Polyuria
Answer: B
4. A postoperative patient is at highest risk for:
A. Stroke
B. Pneumonia
C. Kidney stones
