ATI Med Surg Proctored Exam Practice Test 2026-2027 and Free Sample Questions

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client taking a loop diuretic and notes a potassium level of 2.9 milliequivalents per liter. Which finding should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who has chronic carbon dioxide retention. Which oxygen delivery approach is most appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke affecting the left hemisphere. Which deficit should the nurse anticipate?

A nurse is caring for a client with type 2 diabetes who has a blood glucose of 320 milligrams per deciliter, increased thirst, and frequent urination. Which acute complication should the nurse monitor for?

A nurse is caring for a client on the second day after abdominal surgery who reports calf pain and has unilateral leg swelling. Which action should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client with acute kidney injury in the oliguric phase. Which laboratory finding should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis who has developed hepatic encephalopathy. Which intervention does the nurse anticipate?

A nurse is caring for a client with a head injury. Which finding is an early sign of increased intracranial pressure?

A nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube connected to a water seal drainage system. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

A nurse is caring for a client with a peptic ulcer who suddenly reports severe, sharp abdominal pain and has a rigid, board like abdomen. Which complication should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is assessing a client with hyperthyroidism. Which finding should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client receiving intravenous heparin for a deep vein thrombosis. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor to evaluate the therapeutic effect?

A nurse is caring for a client who had an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured hip. Which intervention helps prevent dislocation of the affected hip?

A nurse is assessing a client with Addison disease. Which finding should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia. Which intervention best promotes airway clearance?

A nurse is teaching a client with a new sigmoid colostomy about stoma care. Which statement by the client indicates correct understanding?

A nurse is caring for a client on prolonged bed rest. Which intervention best prevents the development of pressure injuries?

A nurse is caring for a client who reports crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm. Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is assessing an older adult client for fluid volume deficit. Which finding supports this diagnosis?