ATI MED SURG PROCTORED 2023 EXAM
WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
A nurse is assessing a client who has a urinary catheter. The nurse notes that the client's IV
tubing is kinked, and the urinary catheter bag is lying next to the client in the bed. The nurse
should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following conditions.
a. neurogenic bladder
b. infection
c. skin breakdown
d. phlebitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSb. infection
a nurse is planning care for a client who has a cervical spine injury and has halo traction device
in place. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
,a. apply medicated power under the vest to reduce itching
b. move the client up and down the bed holding onto the halo traction device
c. ensure that there is space for one finger to fit between the vest and the client's skin
d. loosen or tighten the screws on the device as needed for the client's comfort - CORRECT-
ANSWERSc. ensure that there is space for one finger to fit between the vest and the client's
skin
a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has nephrotic syndrome. which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
a. hyperalbuminemia
b. proteinuria
c. decrease serum lipid levels
d. decreased coagulation - CORRECT-ANSWERSb. proteinuria
,a nurse is providing teaching for a client who is taking isoniazid (INH) for tuberculosis. Which
of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. i plan to take the medication for 1 week
b. i should take an antacid with each dose of this medication
c. this medication may cause BP to increase
d. I will have my liver function tested while i am taking this medication - CORRECT-
ANSWERSd. I will have my liver function tested while i am taking this medication
a nurse is performing a cranial nerve assessment on a client following a head injury. which of
the following findings should the nurse expect if the client has impaired function of the
vestiulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII)?
a. loss of peripheral vision
, b. inability to smell
c. deviation of the tongue from midline
d. disequilibrium with movement - CORRECT-ANSWERSd. disequilibrium with movement
a nurse is planning for a client who has developed nephrotic syndrome. which of the following
dietary recommendations should the nurse include?
a. increase phosphorus level
b. decrease carbohydrates
c. decrease protein intake
d. increase potassium intake - CORRECT-ANSWERSc. decrease protein intake
A nurse is caring for a client who just returned from surgery with an external fixation to the
left tibia. which of the following assessment finding requires immediate intervention by the
nurse?
WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
A nurse is assessing a client who has a urinary catheter. The nurse notes that the client's IV
tubing is kinked, and the urinary catheter bag is lying next to the client in the bed. The nurse
should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following conditions.
a. neurogenic bladder
b. infection
c. skin breakdown
d. phlebitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSb. infection
a nurse is planning care for a client who has a cervical spine injury and has halo traction device
in place. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
,a. apply medicated power under the vest to reduce itching
b. move the client up and down the bed holding onto the halo traction device
c. ensure that there is space for one finger to fit between the vest and the client's skin
d. loosen or tighten the screws on the device as needed for the client's comfort - CORRECT-
ANSWERSc. ensure that there is space for one finger to fit between the vest and the client's
skin
a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has nephrotic syndrome. which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
a. hyperalbuminemia
b. proteinuria
c. decrease serum lipid levels
d. decreased coagulation - CORRECT-ANSWERSb. proteinuria
,a nurse is providing teaching for a client who is taking isoniazid (INH) for tuberculosis. Which
of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. i plan to take the medication for 1 week
b. i should take an antacid with each dose of this medication
c. this medication may cause BP to increase
d. I will have my liver function tested while i am taking this medication - CORRECT-
ANSWERSd. I will have my liver function tested while i am taking this medication
a nurse is performing a cranial nerve assessment on a client following a head injury. which of
the following findings should the nurse expect if the client has impaired function of the
vestiulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII)?
a. loss of peripheral vision
, b. inability to smell
c. deviation of the tongue from midline
d. disequilibrium with movement - CORRECT-ANSWERSd. disequilibrium with movement
a nurse is planning for a client who has developed nephrotic syndrome. which of the following
dietary recommendations should the nurse include?
a. increase phosphorus level
b. decrease carbohydrates
c. decrease protein intake
d. increase potassium intake - CORRECT-ANSWERSc. decrease protein intake
A nurse is caring for a client who just returned from surgery with an external fixation to the
left tibia. which of the following assessment finding requires immediate intervention by the
nurse?
