ATI RN
MED SURG
PROCTORED RETAKE EXAM
(Version 1, 2, & 3)
(NGN-Style Questions & Case Scenario)
Actual Qs & Ans to Pass the Exam
This ATI Retake test contains:
100 Qs & Ans
passing score Guarantee
Format Set of Multiple-choice
questions with incorporating Next Generation
NCLEX (NGN) and Case Scenario
Expert-Verified Explanations & Solutions
,Table of Contents
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V1 SAMPLE EXAM ................... 2
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V2 SAMPLE EXAM ................... 5
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V3 SAMPLE EXAM ................... 7
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V1 ACTUAL EXAM ................... 9
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V2 ACTUAL EXAM ................. 68
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V3 ACTUAL EXAM ............... 131
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V1 SAMPLE EXAM
### 1. Post-Operative Hip Arthroplasty Instructions
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older adult client following a
left total hip arthroplasty.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
- A) "You should use an incentive spirometer every 8 hours."
- B) "You can cross your legs at the ankles when sitting down."
- C) "Clean the incision daily with hydrogen peroxide."
- D) "Install a raised toilet seat in your bathroom."
Answer: D) "Install a raised toilet seat in your bathroom."
,Rationale: A raised toilet seat helps prevent hip flexion beyond 90 degrees, reducing
the risk of dislocation. Proper education on mobility aids post-surgery promotes safety
and independence.
---
### 2. Calculating IV Infusion Rate
A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's via continuous IV
infusion at 200 mL/hr. The IV tubing has a drip factor of 10 gtt/mL.
How many gtts/min should the nurse set the IV pump to administer? (Round
to the nearest whole number.)
- A) 20 gtt/min
- B) 33 gtt/min
- C) 50 gtt/min
- D) 100 gtt/min
Answer: B) 33 gtt/min
Rationale: To calculate the drip rate: (200 mL/hr * 10 gtt/mL) / 60 min/hr = 33.33
gtt/min, which rounds to 33 gtt/min. Accurate calculation of drip rates is essential to
ensure proper medication administration.
---
### 3. Understanding Sublingual Nitroglycerin
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new
prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin.
Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
, -,A),"I,should,lie,down,when,I,take,this,medication."
-,B),"I,can,keep,my,medication,for,1,year,before,replacing,it."
-,C),"I,should,discontinue,this,medication,if,I,develop,a,headache."
-,D),"I,can,take,up,to,five,tablets,in,15,minutes,before,seeking,medical,attention."
Answer:,A),"I,should,lie,down,when,I,take,this,medication."
Rationale:,Sublingual,nitroglycerin,can,cause,hypotension,,so,it,is,advisable,for,the,client,
to,lie,down,to,minimize,the,risk,of,falling.,Understanding,the,correct,administration,techniq
ues,is,crucial,for,patient,safety.
---
###,4.,Contraindication,for,Acupuncture
A,nurse,is,caring,for,a,client,who,is,receiving,chemotherapy,and,requests,infor
mation,about,acupuncture,to,relieve,some,of,the,side,effects.
Which,of,the,following,findings,should,the,nurse,identify,as,a,contraindication,t
o,receiving,this,alternative,therapy?
-,A),Urticaria
-,B),Lymphedema
-,C),Headaches
-,D),Mouth,sores
Answer:,B),Lymphedema
Rationale:,Lymphedema,can,be,exacerbated,by,acupuncture,due,to,the,risk,of,increased,
swelling,or,infection.,Precautions,should,be,taken,when,considering,acupuncture,for,client
s,with,this,condition,to,avoid,further,complications.
MED SURG
PROCTORED RETAKE EXAM
(Version 1, 2, & 3)
(NGN-Style Questions & Case Scenario)
Actual Qs & Ans to Pass the Exam
This ATI Retake test contains:
100 Qs & Ans
passing score Guarantee
Format Set of Multiple-choice
questions with incorporating Next Generation
NCLEX (NGN) and Case Scenario
Expert-Verified Explanations & Solutions
,Table of Contents
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V1 SAMPLE EXAM ................... 2
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V2 SAMPLE EXAM ................... 5
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V3 SAMPLE EXAM ................... 7
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V1 ACTUAL EXAM ................... 9
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V2 ACTUAL EXAM ................. 68
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V3 ACTUAL EXAM ............... 131
ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE V1 SAMPLE EXAM
### 1. Post-Operative Hip Arthroplasty Instructions
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older adult client following a
left total hip arthroplasty.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
- A) "You should use an incentive spirometer every 8 hours."
- B) "You can cross your legs at the ankles when sitting down."
- C) "Clean the incision daily with hydrogen peroxide."
- D) "Install a raised toilet seat in your bathroom."
Answer: D) "Install a raised toilet seat in your bathroom."
,Rationale: A raised toilet seat helps prevent hip flexion beyond 90 degrees, reducing
the risk of dislocation. Proper education on mobility aids post-surgery promotes safety
and independence.
---
### 2. Calculating IV Infusion Rate
A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's via continuous IV
infusion at 200 mL/hr. The IV tubing has a drip factor of 10 gtt/mL.
How many gtts/min should the nurse set the IV pump to administer? (Round
to the nearest whole number.)
- A) 20 gtt/min
- B) 33 gtt/min
- C) 50 gtt/min
- D) 100 gtt/min
Answer: B) 33 gtt/min
Rationale: To calculate the drip rate: (200 mL/hr * 10 gtt/mL) / 60 min/hr = 33.33
gtt/min, which rounds to 33 gtt/min. Accurate calculation of drip rates is essential to
ensure proper medication administration.
---
### 3. Understanding Sublingual Nitroglycerin
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new
prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin.
Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
, -,A),"I,should,lie,down,when,I,take,this,medication."
-,B),"I,can,keep,my,medication,for,1,year,before,replacing,it."
-,C),"I,should,discontinue,this,medication,if,I,develop,a,headache."
-,D),"I,can,take,up,to,five,tablets,in,15,minutes,before,seeking,medical,attention."
Answer:,A),"I,should,lie,down,when,I,take,this,medication."
Rationale:,Sublingual,nitroglycerin,can,cause,hypotension,,so,it,is,advisable,for,the,client,
to,lie,down,to,minimize,the,risk,of,falling.,Understanding,the,correct,administration,techniq
ues,is,crucial,for,patient,safety.
---
###,4.,Contraindication,for,Acupuncture
A,nurse,is,caring,for,a,client,who,is,receiving,chemotherapy,and,requests,infor
mation,about,acupuncture,to,relieve,some,of,the,side,effects.
Which,of,the,following,findings,should,the,nurse,identify,as,a,contraindication,t
o,receiving,this,alternative,therapy?
-,A),Urticaria
-,B),Lymphedema
-,C),Headaches
-,D),Mouth,sores
Answer:,B),Lymphedema
Rationale:,Lymphedema,can,be,exacerbated,by,acupuncture,due,to,the,risk,of,increased,
swelling,or,infection.,Precautions,should,be,taken,when,considering,acupuncture,for,client
s,with,this,condition,to,avoid,further,complications.
