RN MEDICAL SURGICAL ATI EXAM/MEDICAL
SURGICAL ATI EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A | BRAND NEW!!
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney disease
and a new prescription for erythropoietin. Which of the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a) "I should take calcium supplements, so the medication will work better in
my system."
b) "I am taking this medication to increase my energy level."
c) "This medication can cause my blood pressure to drop."
d) "I will need to restrict protein in my diet while taking this medication." -
ANSWER>>b) "I am taking this medication to increase my energy level."
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who requests sildenafil to
treat erectile
dysfunction. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make?
a) You might need to take a stool softener while taking this
medication.
b) You will not be able to use sildenafil if you have
diabetes.
c) You will need to limit your caffeine intake if you start taking
sildenafil.
d) You will not be able to use sildenafil if you are taking nitroglycerin. -
ANSWER>>d)
You will not be able to use sildenafil if you are taking
nitroglycerin.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism.
Which of the
following is the priority assessment finding that the nurse should report to
the provider?
a)
Restlessness
,b) T3 level 215
ng/dL
c) Blood pressure
170/80
d) Decreased weight - ANSWER>>c) Blood
pressure 170/80
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is receiving change-of-shift report on
four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as
having the greatest risk for developing an infection?
a) A client who has a closed fracture of the arm and is receiving an opioid
pain medication
b) A client who has COPD and is receiving steroid therapy
c) A client who is postoperative following a laparoscopic appendectomy and
is receiving an antibiotic
d) A client who has a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is receiving
anticoagulant therapy - ANSWER>>b) A client who has COPD and is
receiving steroid therapy
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an older adult client who
has a fractured wrist following a fall. During the assessment, the client
states, "Last week I
crashed my car because my vision suddenly went blurry." Which of the
following actions is the nurse's priority?
a) Check the client's neurological status
b) Document the client's statements
c) Prepare the client for a CT scan
d) Teach the client about using safety precautions for falls - ANSWER>>a)
Check the client's neurological status
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled
for an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? a) Teach the importance of a clear liquid diet after
discharge
b) Tell the client to remove incisional adhesive strips 3 days after discharge
c) Demonstrate ways to deep breath and cough
,d) Instruct the client to maintain bedrest for 48 hours - ANSWER>>c)
Demonstrate ways to deep breath and cough
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has full-
thickness burns over 20% of his total body surface area. After ensuring a
patent airway and administering oxygen, which of the following items
should the nurse prepare to administer? a) IV fluids
b) Analgesia
c) Antibiotics
d) Tetanus toxoid - ANSWER>>a) IV fluids
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has migraine
headaches and is taking feverfew to prevent her headaches. The nurse
should identify that which of the following client medications interacts with
feverfew? a) Metoprolol
b) Bupropion
c) Naproxen
d) Atorvastatin - ANSWER>>c) Naproxen
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has laryngeal
cancer and is receiving radiation treatment. Which of the following
statements made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a) I will wear a badge to measure how much radiation I am receiving
b) I will remove the markings on the skin after each radiation treatment
c) I will avoid direct exposure to the sun
d) I will rinse my mouth with a commercial mouthwash - ANSWER>>c) I will
avoid direct exposure to the sun
A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a client who has
anemia.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first? a) Obtain the client's vital signs
b) Describe the blood transfusion procedure to the client
c) Check for the type and number of units of blood to administer
d) Initiate a peripheral IV - ANSWER>>c) Check for the type and number of
units of blood to administer
, A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for enalapril. The
nurse should
identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the
medication?
a)
Bradycardia
b)
Tremors
c) Orthostatic
hypotension
d) Drowsiness - ANSWER>>c) Orthostatic
hypotension
A nurse is assessing for compartment syndrome in a client who has a short
leg cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a
manifestation of this condition?
a) Bounding pedal pulse
b) Capillary refill less than 2 seconds
c) Pain that increases with passive movement
d) Areas of warmth on the cast - ANSWER>>c) Pain that increases with
passive movement
A nurse is planning care for a client who has full-thickness burns
on the lower extremities. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include? a) Limit visitation time for the client's
children to 40 minutes per day
b) Clean the equipment in the client's room once per week
c) Provide a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables for the client
d) Apply new gloves when alternating between wound care sites -
ANSWER>>d) Apply new gloves when alternating between wound care
sites
A nurse is caring for client who has cancer. The client tells the nurse, "I
would prefer to try vitamins and minerals instead of chemotherapy". Which
of the following responses should the nurse make?
a) I have never heard of any holistic treatment that is effective
b) You should ask your provider about your plan
SURGICAL ATI EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A | BRAND NEW!!
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney disease
and a new prescription for erythropoietin. Which of the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a) "I should take calcium supplements, so the medication will work better in
my system."
b) "I am taking this medication to increase my energy level."
c) "This medication can cause my blood pressure to drop."
d) "I will need to restrict protein in my diet while taking this medication." -
ANSWER>>b) "I am taking this medication to increase my energy level."
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who requests sildenafil to
treat erectile
dysfunction. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make?
a) You might need to take a stool softener while taking this
medication.
b) You will not be able to use sildenafil if you have
diabetes.
c) You will need to limit your caffeine intake if you start taking
sildenafil.
d) You will not be able to use sildenafil if you are taking nitroglycerin. -
ANSWER>>d)
You will not be able to use sildenafil if you are taking
nitroglycerin.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism.
Which of the
following is the priority assessment finding that the nurse should report to
the provider?
a)
Restlessness
,b) T3 level 215
ng/dL
c) Blood pressure
170/80
d) Decreased weight - ANSWER>>c) Blood
pressure 170/80
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is receiving change-of-shift report on
four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as
having the greatest risk for developing an infection?
a) A client who has a closed fracture of the arm and is receiving an opioid
pain medication
b) A client who has COPD and is receiving steroid therapy
c) A client who is postoperative following a laparoscopic appendectomy and
is receiving an antibiotic
d) A client who has a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is receiving
anticoagulant therapy - ANSWER>>b) A client who has COPD and is
receiving steroid therapy
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an older adult client who
has a fractured wrist following a fall. During the assessment, the client
states, "Last week I
crashed my car because my vision suddenly went blurry." Which of the
following actions is the nurse's priority?
a) Check the client's neurological status
b) Document the client's statements
c) Prepare the client for a CT scan
d) Teach the client about using safety precautions for falls - ANSWER>>a)
Check the client's neurological status
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled
for an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? a) Teach the importance of a clear liquid diet after
discharge
b) Tell the client to remove incisional adhesive strips 3 days after discharge
c) Demonstrate ways to deep breath and cough
,d) Instruct the client to maintain bedrest for 48 hours - ANSWER>>c)
Demonstrate ways to deep breath and cough
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has full-
thickness burns over 20% of his total body surface area. After ensuring a
patent airway and administering oxygen, which of the following items
should the nurse prepare to administer? a) IV fluids
b) Analgesia
c) Antibiotics
d) Tetanus toxoid - ANSWER>>a) IV fluids
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has migraine
headaches and is taking feverfew to prevent her headaches. The nurse
should identify that which of the following client medications interacts with
feverfew? a) Metoprolol
b) Bupropion
c) Naproxen
d) Atorvastatin - ANSWER>>c) Naproxen
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has laryngeal
cancer and is receiving radiation treatment. Which of the following
statements made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a) I will wear a badge to measure how much radiation I am receiving
b) I will remove the markings on the skin after each radiation treatment
c) I will avoid direct exposure to the sun
d) I will rinse my mouth with a commercial mouthwash - ANSWER>>c) I will
avoid direct exposure to the sun
A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a client who has
anemia.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first? a) Obtain the client's vital signs
b) Describe the blood transfusion procedure to the client
c) Check for the type and number of units of blood to administer
d) Initiate a peripheral IV - ANSWER>>c) Check for the type and number of
units of blood to administer
, A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for enalapril. The
nurse should
identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the
medication?
a)
Bradycardia
b)
Tremors
c) Orthostatic
hypotension
d) Drowsiness - ANSWER>>c) Orthostatic
hypotension
A nurse is assessing for compartment syndrome in a client who has a short
leg cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a
manifestation of this condition?
a) Bounding pedal pulse
b) Capillary refill less than 2 seconds
c) Pain that increases with passive movement
d) Areas of warmth on the cast - ANSWER>>c) Pain that increases with
passive movement
A nurse is planning care for a client who has full-thickness burns
on the lower extremities. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include? a) Limit visitation time for the client's
children to 40 minutes per day
b) Clean the equipment in the client's room once per week
c) Provide a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables for the client
d) Apply new gloves when alternating between wound care sites -
ANSWER>>d) Apply new gloves when alternating between wound care
sites
A nurse is caring for client who has cancer. The client tells the nurse, "I
would prefer to try vitamins and minerals instead of chemotherapy". Which
of the following responses should the nurse make?
a) I have never heard of any holistic treatment that is effective
b) You should ask your provider about your plan
