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ATI MED SURG CMS 3 NEWEST VERSIONS SECTIONS
A, B AND C ) NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND 100%CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+
ATI MED SURG CMS FORM A
A nurse is providing directions to an assistive personnel
about moving a client up in bed. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include?
A. "Place a pillow under the client's head prior to
repositioning."
B. "Keep your feet close together while moving the client."
C. "Face in the direction of the client's movement."
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D. "Move the client's arms to his sides prior to
repositioning." - ANSWER-D. "Move the client's arms to
his sides prior to repositioning."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about foods containing
potassium with a client who has a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following foods should
the nurse recommend as the best source of potassium?
A. 1/2 cup cucumber slices
B. 1 cup apricot slices
C. 1/2 cup okra
D. 1 cup pineapple chunks - ANSWER-D. 1 cup pineapple
chunks
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A nurse is preparing a client who has acute appendicitis
for surgery. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
A. Administer an enema to the client.
B. Place the client in a seml-Fowler's position.
C. Apply a heat pack to the client's lower abdomen.
D. Give the client a clear liquid diet. - ANSWER-B. Place
the client in a seml-Fowler's position.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client who
has a history of urinary tract infections. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
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A. Increase milk consumption to make the urine more
alkaline.
B. Urinate before and after sexual intercourse.
C. Use a vaginal douche once a week.
D. Empty the bladder at least every 6 hr. - ANSWER-B.
Urinate before and after sexual intercourse.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new
colostomy. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should avoid broccoli and chewing gum."
B. "I should decrease the amount of fresh fruit in my diet."
ATI MED SURG CMS 3 NEWEST VERSIONS SECTIONS
A, B AND C ) NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND 100%CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+
ATI MED SURG CMS FORM A
A nurse is providing directions to an assistive personnel
about moving a client up in bed. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include?
A. "Place a pillow under the client's head prior to
repositioning."
B. "Keep your feet close together while moving the client."
C. "Face in the direction of the client's movement."
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D. "Move the client's arms to his sides prior to
repositioning." - ANSWER-D. "Move the client's arms to
his sides prior to repositioning."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about foods containing
potassium with a client who has a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following foods should
the nurse recommend as the best source of potassium?
A. 1/2 cup cucumber slices
B. 1 cup apricot slices
C. 1/2 cup okra
D. 1 cup pineapple chunks - ANSWER-D. 1 cup pineapple
chunks
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A nurse is preparing a client who has acute appendicitis
for surgery. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
A. Administer an enema to the client.
B. Place the client in a seml-Fowler's position.
C. Apply a heat pack to the client's lower abdomen.
D. Give the client a clear liquid diet. - ANSWER-B. Place
the client in a seml-Fowler's position.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client who
has a history of urinary tract infections. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
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A. Increase milk consumption to make the urine more
alkaline.
B. Urinate before and after sexual intercourse.
C. Use a vaginal douche once a week.
D. Empty the bladder at least every 6 hr. - ANSWER-B.
Urinate before and after sexual intercourse.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new
colostomy. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should avoid broccoli and chewing gum."
B. "I should decrease the amount of fresh fruit in my diet."
