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ATI MED SURG COMBO
EXAM GRADED A+ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-
2026 VERIFIED
During d/c teaching a client inquires further about airborne precautions and
implementation of airborne precautions at home with a nurse. How should the
nurse respond to the inquiry of precautions in the home setting?
Proper hand hygiene ,Dispose of contaminated tissues in plastic bag, cover mouth
and nose when coughing/sneezing
A nurse is caring for an adult male client following a lumbar spinal surgery.
Which of the following findings would indicate a fluid volume deficit?
-BUN 30 mg/dL
A nurse is teaching a client about risk factors associated with breast cancer.
Provide three (3) risk factors the nurse should discuss with the client.
- Menopausal Hormonal therapy (HT)
- Hx of family breast cancer
- Nulliparity
List three (3) teaching points the nurse can provide a client with cholelithiasis
on dietary choices for symptom management.
-Consume low-fat diet rich in HDL (seafood, nuts, olive oil)
- Do not smoke
-Exercise regularly
The nurse is assessing a client with peripheral vascular disease. Describe the
clinical manifestations the nurse would anticipate for venous insufficiency
versus arterial insufficiency.
- PAD : Decreased or absent peripheral pulses, Capillary refill > 3 sec, loss of hair in
legs/feet, cool temperature gradient down the leg
- VI: Capillary refill <3sec, bronze brownish skin pigmentation, warm skin
temperature
squamous cell carcinoma
rough, scal lesion w/central ulceration + crusting
basal cell carcinoma
Small, waxy nodule w/superficial blood vessels + well defined borders
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malignant melanoma
itching, cracks, ulcerations/ bleeding
Caring for client w/NG tube, nursing actions:
maintain intermittent suction
asses patency and placement, irrigate q4hr
monitor/assess gastric output
monitor nasal area for skin breakdown
provide oral hygiene q2 hr
monitor VS, skin integ, I&O
What should you teach a patient about bronchoscopy?
once gag reflex returns pt can have liquids/food
A newly admitted client tells the nurse he is allergic to latex. Describe three (3)
actions the nurse can do to assure the client's safety regarding latex products
during the client's hospitalization.
1. Schedule sx in morning
2. Have latex free cart available
3. Make sure allergy is noted in the chart
A nurse is caring for a client with skeletal traction following a fracture. How
and when should skeletal pin care be provided?
Frequently throughout immobilization per hospital policy (at least 3x day), you want
to observe pin sites for drainage, loosening of pins and tenting of skin, make sure to
not remove crusting at pin site , provide pain/muscle relaxants PRN
A nurse is providing community teaching regarding prevention of HIV
transmission. Identify two (2) points the nurse will share with the client.
- Using latex condoms to prevent transmission
- Taking prescribed medication to reduce risk of transmission
Describe three (3) teaching points the nurse would provide to a client and their
family regarding the treatment and transmission of tuberculosis.
-Medications must be taken for 6 to 12 months, compliance is very important
- Sputum samples are needed every 2 to 4 weeks to monitor therapy effectiveness
Post-op care for laminectomy
turn the body as unit ( log roll)
back orthotic can be req 4- weeks after surg
ATI MED SURG COMBO
EXAM GRADED A+ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-
2026 VERIFIED
During d/c teaching a client inquires further about airborne precautions and
implementation of airborne precautions at home with a nurse. How should the
nurse respond to the inquiry of precautions in the home setting?
Proper hand hygiene ,Dispose of contaminated tissues in plastic bag, cover mouth
and nose when coughing/sneezing
A nurse is caring for an adult male client following a lumbar spinal surgery.
Which of the following findings would indicate a fluid volume deficit?
-BUN 30 mg/dL
A nurse is teaching a client about risk factors associated with breast cancer.
Provide three (3) risk factors the nurse should discuss with the client.
- Menopausal Hormonal therapy (HT)
- Hx of family breast cancer
- Nulliparity
List three (3) teaching points the nurse can provide a client with cholelithiasis
on dietary choices for symptom management.
-Consume low-fat diet rich in HDL (seafood, nuts, olive oil)
- Do not smoke
-Exercise regularly
The nurse is assessing a client with peripheral vascular disease. Describe the
clinical manifestations the nurse would anticipate for venous insufficiency
versus arterial insufficiency.
- PAD : Decreased or absent peripheral pulses, Capillary refill > 3 sec, loss of hair in
legs/feet, cool temperature gradient down the leg
- VI: Capillary refill <3sec, bronze brownish skin pigmentation, warm skin
temperature
squamous cell carcinoma
rough, scal lesion w/central ulceration + crusting
basal cell carcinoma
Small, waxy nodule w/superficial blood vessels + well defined borders
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malignant melanoma
itching, cracks, ulcerations/ bleeding
Caring for client w/NG tube, nursing actions:
maintain intermittent suction
asses patency and placement, irrigate q4hr
monitor/assess gastric output
monitor nasal area for skin breakdown
provide oral hygiene q2 hr
monitor VS, skin integ, I&O
What should you teach a patient about bronchoscopy?
once gag reflex returns pt can have liquids/food
A newly admitted client tells the nurse he is allergic to latex. Describe three (3)
actions the nurse can do to assure the client's safety regarding latex products
during the client's hospitalization.
1. Schedule sx in morning
2. Have latex free cart available
3. Make sure allergy is noted in the chart
A nurse is caring for a client with skeletal traction following a fracture. How
and when should skeletal pin care be provided?
Frequently throughout immobilization per hospital policy (at least 3x day), you want
to observe pin sites for drainage, loosening of pins and tenting of skin, make sure to
not remove crusting at pin site , provide pain/muscle relaxants PRN
A nurse is providing community teaching regarding prevention of HIV
transmission. Identify two (2) points the nurse will share with the client.
- Using latex condoms to prevent transmission
- Taking prescribed medication to reduce risk of transmission
Describe three (3) teaching points the nurse would provide to a client and their
family regarding the treatment and transmission of tuberculosis.
-Medications must be taken for 6 to 12 months, compliance is very important
- Sputum samples are needed every 2 to 4 weeks to monitor therapy effectiveness
Post-op care for laminectomy
turn the body as unit ( log roll)
back orthotic can be req 4- weeks after surg
