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ATI Medical –Surgical Proctored (Nursing Exam
Prep 2023 Test Bank Practice Questions & Study
Guide verified 100% \latest update 2025-2026
A nurse is teaching a D
client who has a Allow to dwell for 4-8 hr during each exchange to filter
prescription for and remove fluid and waste products
continuous ambulatory
peritoneal dialysis. Which of
the following instructions
should the nurse include?
A. Eat a low-fiber diet to
maintain dialysate flow
B. Warm the dialysate in
the microwave before
instillation
C. Expect the dialysate
outflow to appear cloudy
D. Allow the dialysate to
dwell for 4 hr during
each exchange
A nurse is providing B
hydrotherapy for a client Mild soap and water to clean and decried the wounds,
who has full-thickness promote healing, and reduce the risk for infection
turns on the lower leg.
Which of the following
actions should the nurse
take?
A. Perform the
hydrotherapy three times
per week
B. Wash the client's burns with
mild soap
C. Rinse the client's burns with
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cold water
D. Immerse the client in a
whirlpool tub
A nurse is assessing a C
client who is receiving head Dry mouth is an adverse effect of radiation therapy to
and neck radiation therapy the head and neck due to the damage to the salivary
to treat esophageal glands. The client can develop tooth decay and
cancer. The nurse should difficulty swallowing. The nurse should provide
identify which of the alcohol-free mouth rinse.
following findings as an
adverse effect of this
treatment?
A. The client has a productive
cough
B. The client reports peripheral
neuropathy
C. The client reports a dry
mouth
D. The client reports diarrhea
A nurse is assessing a A
client who has an Using ABC, the nurse should provide manual ventilation
endotracheal tube and is to reduce the risk for injury due to hypoxia. Should
receiving mechanical disconnect the ventilator in case it is not functioning
ventilation. The client is properly and provide oxygenation until further
agitated and appears to be assessment is obtained
in respiratory distress.
Which of the following
actions should the nurse
take first?
A. Manually ventilate the
client using a bag-valve
device
B. Suction the client's
endotracheal tube
C. Contact the respiratory
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therapist to check the
client's ventilator
D. Obtain ABGs from the client
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A nurse is assisting with a C
paracentesis for a client To monitor peritoneal fluid loss
who has ascites. Which of
the following actions
should the nurse take?
A. Place the client's
peritoneal fluid specimen
in the refrigerator following
the procedure
B. Position the client into
a left lateral position
for the procedure
C. Weigh the client before the
procedure
D. Instruct the client to have
a full bladder during the
procedure
A nurse is reviewing the A
WBC differential count of a Ranges:
client who is postoperative. -Neutrophil 2,500-8,000/mm3
The nurse should identify -Basophil 25-100/mm3
-Eosinophil 50-500/mm3
that which of the following
-Monocyte 100-700/mm3
findings is a manifestation
of a bacterial wound
infection?
A. Neutrophil count
9,000/mm3
B. Basophil count 75/mm3
C. Eosinophil count 200/mm3
D. Monocyte count 600/mm3
A nurse is monitoring daily C
laboratory values for a Calcium levels might be decreased if fat necrosis occurs
client who has had acute during pancreatitis. Ranges:
-Creatinine (male) 0.74-1.35mg/dL
pancreatitis for 2 days.
-Creatinine (female) 0.59-
Which of the following
1.04mg/dL Serum Amylase
values should the nurse
30-220units/L
report to the provider?
-Serum Calcium 9.0-10.5mg/dL
A. Creatinine 1.0mg/dL
-Fasting Blood Glucose 70-110mg/dL
B. Serum amylase 210units/L
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ATI Medical –Surgical Proctored (Nursing Exam
Prep 2023 Test Bank Practice Questions & Study
Guide verified 100% \latest update 2025-2026
A nurse is teaching a D
client who has a Allow to dwell for 4-8 hr during each exchange to filter
prescription for and remove fluid and waste products
continuous ambulatory
peritoneal dialysis. Which of
the following instructions
should the nurse include?
A. Eat a low-fiber diet to
maintain dialysate flow
B. Warm the dialysate in
the microwave before
instillation
C. Expect the dialysate
outflow to appear cloudy
D. Allow the dialysate to
dwell for 4 hr during
each exchange
A nurse is providing B
hydrotherapy for a client Mild soap and water to clean and decried the wounds,
who has full-thickness promote healing, and reduce the risk for infection
turns on the lower leg.
Which of the following
actions should the nurse
take?
A. Perform the
hydrotherapy three times
per week
B. Wash the client's burns with
mild soap
C. Rinse the client's burns with
1/40
,8/22/25, 10:42 PM ATI Proctored Med Surg Flashcards: Key Terms & Definitions
cold water
D. Immerse the client in a
whirlpool tub
A nurse is assessing a C
client who is receiving head Dry mouth is an adverse effect of radiation therapy to
and neck radiation therapy the head and neck due to the damage to the salivary
to treat esophageal glands. The client can develop tooth decay and
cancer. The nurse should difficulty swallowing. The nurse should provide
identify which of the alcohol-free mouth rinse.
following findings as an
adverse effect of this
treatment?
A. The client has a productive
cough
B. The client reports peripheral
neuropathy
C. The client reports a dry
mouth
D. The client reports diarrhea
A nurse is assessing a A
client who has an Using ABC, the nurse should provide manual ventilation
endotracheal tube and is to reduce the risk for injury due to hypoxia. Should
receiving mechanical disconnect the ventilator in case it is not functioning
ventilation. The client is properly and provide oxygenation until further
agitated and appears to be assessment is obtained
in respiratory distress.
Which of the following
actions should the nurse
take first?
A. Manually ventilate the
client using a bag-valve
device
B. Suction the client's
endotracheal tube
C. Contact the respiratory
2/40
,8/22/25, 10:42 PM ATI Proctored Med Surg Flashcards: Key Terms & Definitions
therapist to check the
client's ventilator
D. Obtain ABGs from the client
3/40
, 8/22/25, 10:42 PM ATI Proctored Med Surg Flashcards: Key Terms & Definitions
A nurse is assisting with a C
paracentesis for a client To monitor peritoneal fluid loss
who has ascites. Which of
the following actions
should the nurse take?
A. Place the client's
peritoneal fluid specimen
in the refrigerator following
the procedure
B. Position the client into
a left lateral position
for the procedure
C. Weigh the client before the
procedure
D. Instruct the client to have
a full bladder during the
procedure
A nurse is reviewing the A
WBC differential count of a Ranges:
client who is postoperative. -Neutrophil 2,500-8,000/mm3
The nurse should identify -Basophil 25-100/mm3
-Eosinophil 50-500/mm3
that which of the following
-Monocyte 100-700/mm3
findings is a manifestation
of a bacterial wound
infection?
A. Neutrophil count
9,000/mm3
B. Basophil count 75/mm3
C. Eosinophil count 200/mm3
D. Monocyte count 600/mm3
A nurse is monitoring daily C
laboratory values for a Calcium levels might be decreased if fat necrosis occurs
client who has had acute during pancreatitis. Ranges:
-Creatinine (male) 0.74-1.35mg/dL
pancreatitis for 2 days.
-Creatinine (female) 0.59-
Which of the following
1.04mg/dL Serum Amylase
values should the nurse
30-220units/L
report to the provider?
-Serum Calcium 9.0-10.5mg/dL
A. Creatinine 1.0mg/dL
-Fasting Blood Glucose 70-110mg/dL
B. Serum amylase 210units/L
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