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ATI Med Surg 3 NEWEST 2026 Actual Exam
Questions And ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+, Exams of Nursing
A nurse is caring for a client who upon awakening was disoriented to person, place, and time.
The client reports chills and chest pain that is worse upon inspiration. Which of the following
actions is the nursing priority?
A. Obtain baseline vitals and oxygenation status
B. Obtain a sputum culture
C. Obtain a complete history from the client
D. Provide a pneumococcal vaccine - --ANS---A
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. Assessment findings include temperature 100
degrees F, respirations 30/min, BP 130/76, HR 100/min, and SaO2 91% on room air. Prioritize
the following nursing interventions.
A. Administer antibiotics
B. Administer oxygen therapy
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C. Perform a sputum culture
D. Instruct the client to obtain a yearly influenza vaccine - --ANS---B, C, A, D
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who has sinusitis. Which of the following techniques
should the nurse use to identify manifestations of this disorder?
A. Percussion of posterior lobes of lungs
B. Auscultation of the trachea
C. Inspection of the conjunctiva
D. Palpation of the orbital areas - --ANS---D
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about influenza. Which of the following client statements
indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. I should wash my hands after blowing my nose to prevent spread of the virus
B. I need to avoid drinking fluids if I develop any symptoms
C. I need a flu shot every 2 years because of the different strains of the flu
D. I should cover my mouth with my hand when I sneeze - --ANS---A
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation and is on positive support
ventilation (PSV) mode. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates understanding
of PSV?
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A. It keeps the alveoli open and prevents atelectasis
B. It allows present pressure delivered during spontaneous ventilation
C. It guarantees minimal minute ventilator
D. It delivers a present ventilatory rate and tidal volume to the client - --ANS---B
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing respiratory distress. Which of the following
early manifestations of hypoxemia should the nurse recognize? (Select all that apply)
A. Confusion
B. Pale skin
C. Bradycardia
D. Hypotension
E. Elevated blood pressure - --ANS---B, E
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation through an endotracheal
tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Apply a vest restraint if self-extubation is attempted
B. Monitor ventilator settings every 8 hours
C. Document the tube placement in centimeters at the angle of the jaw
D. Assess breath sounds every 4 hours - --ANS---C
ATI Med Surg 3 NEWEST 2026 Actual Exam
Questions And ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+, Exams of Nursing
A nurse is caring for a client who upon awakening was disoriented to person, place, and time.
The client reports chills and chest pain that is worse upon inspiration. Which of the following
actions is the nursing priority?
A. Obtain baseline vitals and oxygenation status
B. Obtain a sputum culture
C. Obtain a complete history from the client
D. Provide a pneumococcal vaccine - --ANS---A
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. Assessment findings include temperature 100
degrees F, respirations 30/min, BP 130/76, HR 100/min, and SaO2 91% on room air. Prioritize
the following nursing interventions.
A. Administer antibiotics
B. Administer oxygen therapy
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C. Perform a sputum culture
D. Instruct the client to obtain a yearly influenza vaccine - --ANS---B, C, A, D
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who has sinusitis. Which of the following techniques
should the nurse use to identify manifestations of this disorder?
A. Percussion of posterior lobes of lungs
B. Auscultation of the trachea
C. Inspection of the conjunctiva
D. Palpation of the orbital areas - --ANS---D
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about influenza. Which of the following client statements
indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. I should wash my hands after blowing my nose to prevent spread of the virus
B. I need to avoid drinking fluids if I develop any symptoms
C. I need a flu shot every 2 years because of the different strains of the flu
D. I should cover my mouth with my hand when I sneeze - --ANS---A
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation and is on positive support
ventilation (PSV) mode. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates understanding
of PSV?
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A. It keeps the alveoli open and prevents atelectasis
B. It allows present pressure delivered during spontaneous ventilation
C. It guarantees minimal minute ventilator
D. It delivers a present ventilatory rate and tidal volume to the client - --ANS---B
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing respiratory distress. Which of the following
early manifestations of hypoxemia should the nurse recognize? (Select all that apply)
A. Confusion
B. Pale skin
C. Bradycardia
D. Hypotension
E. Elevated blood pressure - --ANS---B, E
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation through an endotracheal
tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Apply a vest restraint if self-extubation is attempted
B. Monitor ventilator settings every 8 hours
C. Document the tube placement in centimeters at the angle of the jaw
D. Assess breath sounds every 4 hours - --ANS---C
