ATI MED SURG EXAM 3 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Prior to the procedure, which o
f the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Position the client in an upright position, leaning over the bedside table
B. Explain the procedure
C. Obtain ABGs
D. Administer benzocaine spray - CORRECT ANSWER -A
A nurse at a provider's office is reviewing information with a client scheduled for pulmonary functi
on tests. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. Do not use inhaler medications for 6 hours following the test
B. Do not smoke tobacco for 6-8 hours following the test
C. You will be asked to bear down and hold your breath during the procedure
D. The arterial blood flow to your hand will be evaluated as part of the test - CORRECT ANSWER -
B
A nurse is assessing a client following a bronchoscopy. Which of the following findings should the
nurse report to the provider?
A. Blood-tinged sputum
B. Dry, non-productive cough
C. Sore throat
D. Bronchospasms - CORRECT ANSWER -D
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which of the following supplies
should the nurse ensure are in the client's room? (Select all that apply)
, A. Oxygen equipment
B. Incentive spirometer
C. Pulse oximeter
D. Sterile dressing
E. Suture removal kit - CORRECT ANSWER -A, C, D
A nurse is caring for a client following a thoracentesis. Which of the following manifestations shoul
d the nurse recognize as risks for complications? (Select all that apply)
A. Dyspnea
B. Localized bloody drainage on the dressing
C. Fever
D. Hypotension
E. Report of pain at the puncture site - CORRECT ANSWER -A, C, D
A nurse is preparing care for a client following a chest tube placement. Which of the following ite
ms should be available in the client's room? (Select all that apply)
A. Oxygen
B. Sterile water
C. Enclosed hemostat clamps
D. Indwelling urinary catheter
E. Occlusive dressing - CORRECT ANSWER -A, B, C, E
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube and drainage system in place. The nurse obser
ves that the chest tube was accidentally removed. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
A. Obtain a chest x-ray
B. Apply sterile gauze to the insertion site
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Prior to the procedure, which o
f the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Position the client in an upright position, leaning over the bedside table
B. Explain the procedure
C. Obtain ABGs
D. Administer benzocaine spray - CORRECT ANSWER -A
A nurse at a provider's office is reviewing information with a client scheduled for pulmonary functi
on tests. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. Do not use inhaler medications for 6 hours following the test
B. Do not smoke tobacco for 6-8 hours following the test
C. You will be asked to bear down and hold your breath during the procedure
D. The arterial blood flow to your hand will be evaluated as part of the test - CORRECT ANSWER -
B
A nurse is assessing a client following a bronchoscopy. Which of the following findings should the
nurse report to the provider?
A. Blood-tinged sputum
B. Dry, non-productive cough
C. Sore throat
D. Bronchospasms - CORRECT ANSWER -D
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which of the following supplies
should the nurse ensure are in the client's room? (Select all that apply)
, A. Oxygen equipment
B. Incentive spirometer
C. Pulse oximeter
D. Sterile dressing
E. Suture removal kit - CORRECT ANSWER -A, C, D
A nurse is caring for a client following a thoracentesis. Which of the following manifestations shoul
d the nurse recognize as risks for complications? (Select all that apply)
A. Dyspnea
B. Localized bloody drainage on the dressing
C. Fever
D. Hypotension
E. Report of pain at the puncture site - CORRECT ANSWER -A, C, D
A nurse is preparing care for a client following a chest tube placement. Which of the following ite
ms should be available in the client's room? (Select all that apply)
A. Oxygen
B. Sterile water
C. Enclosed hemostat clamps
D. Indwelling urinary catheter
E. Occlusive dressing - CORRECT ANSWER -A, B, C, E
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube and drainage system in place. The nurse obser
ves that the chest tube was accidentally removed. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
A. Obtain a chest x-ray
B. Apply sterile gauze to the insertion site
