ATI Adult Medical-Surgical Practice Exam
The ATI Adult Medical-Surgical exam covers care of adult patients across major body systems — cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, GI, and more. It's one of the highest-weighted proctored exams in most nursing programs. Practice with questions organized by body system below.
ATI Adult Medical-Surgical Practice Question Sets
Every set below comes from the NursingPlex ATI Adult Medical-Surgical test bank, with answers and detailed rationales for each question.
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Nursing Care Plans for ATI Adult Medical-Surgical
Pair the question sets with the matching care plans — assessment cues, nursing diagnoses, goals, interventions and rationales for the conditions this exam tests.
Angina Pectoris (CAD) Care Plan
Chest pain from myocardial ischemia; nitrates, rest, risk-factor teaching and pain-pattern tracking.
Cardiac Arrhythmias & Digitalis Toxicity Care Plan
Rhythm disturbances and drug toxicity; continuous monitoring, electrolyte correction and pulse checks.
Cardiac Catheterization Care Plan
Pre/post procedure care with site bleeding checks, distal pulses, hydration and contrast precautions.
Cardiogenic Shock Care Plan
Pump failure with hypoperfusion; ICU care with inotropes, hemodynamic monitoring and oxygenation.
Congenital Heart Disease Care Plan
Structural defects in infants and children; feeding tolerance, growth, cyanosis and surgical prep.
Asthma Care Plan
Reversible airway obstruction; trigger control, inhaler teaching and exacerbation management.
COPD (Emphysema & Chronic Bronchitis) Care Plan
Chronic airflow limitation; pursed-lip breathing, controlled oxygen and energy conservation.
Pneumonia Care Plan
Lung infection; antibiotics, airway clearance, hydration and oxygenation.
Pulmonary Embolism Care Plan
Clot in the pulmonary vasculature; oxygen, anticoagulation and hemodynamic monitoring.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Care Plan
Severe hypoxemia with stiff lungs; ventilator support, prone positioning and sedation care.
Bowel Incontinence Care Plan
Involuntary stool passage; bowel training, skin protection and dignity-preserving care.
Constipation Care Plan
Infrequent, hard stools; fiber, fluids, activity and safe laxative use.
Diarrhea Care Plan
Frequent loose stools with fluid and electrolyte loss; replacement and perianal skin care.
Cholecystitis & Cholelithiasis Care Plan
Gallbladder inflammation/stones; pain control, low-fat diet and surgical preparation.
Gastroenteritis Care Plan
Infectious GI inflammation; rehydration, isolation precautions and diet advancement.
Acute Kidney Injury Care Plan
Sudden loss of renal function; fluid balance, electrolyte control and nephrotoxin avoidance.
Chronic Kidney Disease Care Plan
Progressive renal failure; dietary restriction, anemia care and dialysis preparation.
Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis Care Plan
Access site protection, fluid removal monitoring and infection prevention.
Urinary Tract Infection Care Plan
Bladder or kidney infection; antibiotics, hydration and prevention teaching.
Urolithiasis (Kidney Stones) Care Plan
Stone passage care; aggressive pain relief, strain urine and hydration.
Stroke (CVA) Care Plan
Ischemic or hemorrhagic brain injury; rapid triage, swallow screen and rehabilitation.
Traumatic Brain Injury & Increased ICP Care Plan
Head injury care with ICP control, neuro checks and stimulation limits.
Spinal Cord Injury Care Plan
Paralysis care including autonomic dysreflexia, bladder/bowel programs and skin protection.
Seizure Disorder & Epilepsy Care Plan
Seizure precautions, airway protection, documentation and anticonvulsant adherence.
Meningitis Care Plan
CNS infection; isolation, neuro monitoring, quiet environment and antibiotics.
Addison's Disease Care Plan
Adrenal insufficiency causing hypotension, hyponatremia and fatigue; steroid replacement and crisis prevention.
Cushing's Disease Care Plan
Cortisol excess with fluid retention, fragile skin, hyperglycemia and infection risk.
Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 & 2) Care Plan
Chronic hyperglycemia care: glucose monitoring, insulin/oral agents, diet, foot care and complication prevention.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis & HHNS Care Plan
Acute hyperglycemic emergencies needing fluids, insulin infusion and potassium replacement.
Eating Disorders (Anorexia & Bulimia) Care Plan
Restrictive or purging behaviors; refeeding safety, electrolyte monitoring and body-image therapy.
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