ATI RN
MED SURG
PROCTORED RETAKE EXAM
(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
,### 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.
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### 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.
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### 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 techniques is crucial for
patient safety.
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### 4. Contraindication for Acupuncture
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and
requests information about acupuncture to relieve some of the
side effects.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a
contraindication to 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 clients with this condition to avoid further
complications.
MED SURG
PROCTORED RETAKE EXAM
(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
,### 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 techniques is crucial for
patient safety.
---
### 4. Contraindication for Acupuncture
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and
requests information about acupuncture to relieve some of the
side effects.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a
contraindication to 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 clients with this condition to avoid further
complications.
