ATI PN ADULT MED SURG PRACTICE
FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Palliative. Answer: A surgical procedure that provides relief or lessens
pain.
Removal of a tumor that is causing pain or discomfort
⩥ Constructive. Answer: A surgical procedure that restores lost function
that may have been present since birth.
The repair of a cleft lip or palate
⩥ Restorative/Reconstruction. Answer: A surgical procedure to repair or
restore a missing or damaged body part or organ.
Scar revisions, breast reconstruction
⩥ Transplant. Answer: A surgical procedure that transfers an organ or
tissue from one body to another or to another part of the body.
A kidney or lung transplant
, ⩥ Emergent. Answer: Surgery is required to save a client's life and
usually performed within minutes of presentation.
Severe trauma to a limb needing surgery or a client having a heart attack
needing a cardiac procedure
⩥ Urgent. Answer: Surgery is required to save a client's life and usually
performed within hours of presentation.
Appendectomy or cholecystectomy
⩥ Elective. Answer: No urgency and can be planned to suit the client's
schedule.
Joint replacements
⩥ Informed Consent. Answer: includes providing the client and family
with education about the surgery and the tasks that will occur, which will
allow the client to give informed consent.
Unless the surgical procedure is an emergent case, the surgery cannot
legally be performed without the client signing and giving informed
consent.
FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Palliative. Answer: A surgical procedure that provides relief or lessens
pain.
Removal of a tumor that is causing pain or discomfort
⩥ Constructive. Answer: A surgical procedure that restores lost function
that may have been present since birth.
The repair of a cleft lip or palate
⩥ Restorative/Reconstruction. Answer: A surgical procedure to repair or
restore a missing or damaged body part or organ.
Scar revisions, breast reconstruction
⩥ Transplant. Answer: A surgical procedure that transfers an organ or
tissue from one body to another or to another part of the body.
A kidney or lung transplant
, ⩥ Emergent. Answer: Surgery is required to save a client's life and
usually performed within minutes of presentation.
Severe trauma to a limb needing surgery or a client having a heart attack
needing a cardiac procedure
⩥ Urgent. Answer: Surgery is required to save a client's life and usually
performed within hours of presentation.
Appendectomy or cholecystectomy
⩥ Elective. Answer: No urgency and can be planned to suit the client's
schedule.
Joint replacements
⩥ Informed Consent. Answer: includes providing the client and family
with education about the surgery and the tasks that will occur, which will
allow the client to give informed consent.
Unless the surgical procedure is an emergent case, the surgery cannot
legally be performed without the client signing and giving informed
consent.
