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ATI W26 Med Surg Final Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 68 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Start Practice ExamA client requests to die at home in a familiar setting, and hospice care is initiated. Which initial action by a hospice nurse would best support family coping?
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client who is currently admitted to a medical surgical unit. Which intervention should the nurse include to promote patient safety and prevent falls?
A client in the rehabilitative phase of a burn injury has healed graft sites and is beginning mobility exercises. Which intervention is most important to minimize scarring and promote functional recov
A client who had a stroke is admitted to the neurological floor in a rehabilitation hospital. Which interdisciplinary team member should the nurse consult to assist with the client's activities of dai
A client with cancer develops signs of confusion, headache, and visual disturbances. The nurse suspects superior vena cava syndrome. Which symptoms support the nurse's suspicion? Select all that apply
A client presents with a sudden onset of a severe headache, confusion, and facial drooping. The nurse is reviewing the Medication Administration Record and potential provider orders. Which potential c
A client with liver failure is at risk for bleeding due to impaired synthesis of clotting factors. Which assessment should the nurse prioritize?
A client with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) tells the hospice nurse they do not want to be intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation. How should the nurse best respond?
A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hours post-thoracotomy with a chest tube connected to a closed drainage system set to -20 cm suction. The nurse notes the following: Respiratory rate: 22/min,
The nurse reviews laboratory results for a client with a traumatic brain injury prescribed phenytoin. The nurse notes the phenytoin level is 32 mg/dL (normal range 10-20 mg/dL). Which findings should
A client with chronic kidney disease develops hypocalcemia. Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with this condition?
A client undergoing chemotherapy develops severe abdominal pain, nausea, and a rapid increase in serum uric acid levels. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A client is admitted with urolithiasis and reports severe flank pain rated 9/10 with nausea and vomiting. The client has not voided in 6 hours. Which nursing action is the priority?
The nurse assesses the hand of a client who has a thermal burn. Which actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
The nurse assesses a terminally ill client who is nearing death. The client's wife expresses concern that he has no appetite and eats very little. How should the nurse best respond?
A nurse is caring for a client who has returned from the surgical suite following surgery for a fractured mandible. The client had intermaxillary fixation to repair and stabilize the fracture. Which o
The nurse is delegating care for a client with a stroke who has dysphagia. Which task is appropriate to assign to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
The nurse reviews a preoperative note for a 68-year-old client who is scheduled to have a right anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). The client has a history of several surgeries including hysterect