ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL PRACTICE TEST
2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Testicular self-examination
Answer: Instruct the client to roll each testicle between the thumb
and fingers to feel for any lumps deep in the center of the testicle.
◉ Hyperthyroidism assessment
Answer: Report blood pressure of 170/80 mm Hg to the provider as
a priority finding.
◉ Muscle cramps and tingling sensation
Answer: Administer calcium carbonate to a client experiencing
muscle cramps and tingling sensation in the hands.
◉ Seizure intervention
Answer: Turn the client to the side during a seizure to prevent
aspiration.
◉ Medication to withhold prior to cardioversion
, Answer: Instruct the client to withhold digoxin for 48 hr prior to
cardioversion.
◉ Sildenafil and nitroglycerin
Answer: Inform the client that they cannot use sildenafil if they are
taking nitroglycerin due to the risk of significant hypotension.
◉ Magnesium sulfate adverse effects
Answer: Monitor for respiratory paralysis as an adverse effect of
magnesium sulfate.
◉ Erythropoietin therapy
Answer: Explain that the medication is taken to increase energy
levels by increasing hematocrit and reducing fatigue.
◉ Chronic glomerulonephritis manifestation
Answer: Identify hyperkalemia as a manifestation of chronic
glomerulonephritis.
◉ Feverfew interaction
Answer: Advise the client that naproxen interacts with feverfew and
can increase the risk of bleeding.
2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Testicular self-examination
Answer: Instruct the client to roll each testicle between the thumb
and fingers to feel for any lumps deep in the center of the testicle.
◉ Hyperthyroidism assessment
Answer: Report blood pressure of 170/80 mm Hg to the provider as
a priority finding.
◉ Muscle cramps and tingling sensation
Answer: Administer calcium carbonate to a client experiencing
muscle cramps and tingling sensation in the hands.
◉ Seizure intervention
Answer: Turn the client to the side during a seizure to prevent
aspiration.
◉ Medication to withhold prior to cardioversion
, Answer: Instruct the client to withhold digoxin for 48 hr prior to
cardioversion.
◉ Sildenafil and nitroglycerin
Answer: Inform the client that they cannot use sildenafil if they are
taking nitroglycerin due to the risk of significant hypotension.
◉ Magnesium sulfate adverse effects
Answer: Monitor for respiratory paralysis as an adverse effect of
magnesium sulfate.
◉ Erythropoietin therapy
Answer: Explain that the medication is taken to increase energy
levels by increasing hematocrit and reducing fatigue.
◉ Chronic glomerulonephritis manifestation
Answer: Identify hyperkalemia as a manifestation of chronic
glomerulonephritis.
◉ Feverfew interaction
Answer: Advise the client that naproxen interacts with feverfew and
can increase the risk of bleeding.
