ATI RN
Medical Surgical ATI Proctored Exam Questions
Question 1 of 9
You have just received the morning report from the night shift nurses. List the order of priority for assessing and caring for these patients.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tumor lysis syndrome is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention, making it the top priority.
Question 2 of 9
You are caring for a patient with Sophaged cancer. Which task could be delegated to the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral hygiene is a basic care task that can be safely performed by a nursing assistant, while the other options require more advanced clinical judgment.
Question 3 of 9
When the nurse prepares to administer a preoperative medication to a patient, the patient tells the nurse that she really does not understand what the surgeon plans to do. What action should be taken by the nurse? What criterion of informed consent has not been met in this situation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Informed consent requires that the patient understands the procedure, which hasn't been met here.
Question 4 of 9
A client with tuberculosis is starting combination drug therapy. Which of the following medications should the nurse NOT plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Acyclovir. Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used to treat herpes infections, not tuberculosis. Rifampin, Isoniazid, and Pyrazinamide are all first-line drugs for tuberculosis treatment. Rifampin is a bactericidal agent, Isoniazid disrupts mycobacterial cell wall synthesis, and Pyrazinamide targets actively replicating bacteria. Therefore, the nurse should not plan to administer Acyclovir as it is not indicated for tuberculosis treatment.
Question 5 of 9
Patients with pernicious anemia are treated with
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vitamin B12 deficiency in pernicious anemia requires parenteral administration.
Question 6 of 9
During seizure activity which observation is the priority to enhance further direction of treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Timing seizures is crucial for determining appropriate interventions.
Question 7 of 9
What are the priority medical interventions for a client experiencing shock?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased blood pressure is a primary symptom in fluid imbalance as a result of inadequate circulating volume, leading to hypotension and possible shock.
Question 8 of 9
You have just received the morning report from the night shift nurses. List the order of priority for assessing and caring for these patients.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tumor lysis syndrome is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention, making it the top priority.
Question 9 of 9
What interventions can the nurse use to decrease the client's anxiety?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it is the most appropriate response based on physiological and medical principles.