ATI CBC Level 1 Practice A w/
rationales Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
Nurse assessing preschooler with UTI, which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? -
correct answer ✅Abdominal Pain
Rationale: also included constipation, dysuria, foul-smelling urine,
and fever
Nurse is counseling a client who has a family history of colorectal
cancer about nutrition management to help prevent GI cancers.
Which image indicates what the nurse should encourage the client
to include liberally in diet? -
correct answer ✅Fruit
Rationale: limit alcohol to no more than 2 serving/day for male and
1 serving/day per female, consume low fat diet (not fried chicken),
consume whole grains (oatmeal and whole wheat), NOT white
bread (refined grain products)
A nurse is preparing to extinguish a small fire in clients room. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take when using the fire
extinguisher? -
correct answer ✅Slide the pin on top of the fire extinguisher
straight out
,ATI CBC Level 1 Practice A w/
rationales Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
Rationale: This allows use of the extinguisher, should aim at base of
the fire, squeeze the handles, sweep from side to side to expel it
evenly (not circular)
A nurse is caring for a child with celiac disease. Which should the
nurse remove from the child's meal tray? -
correct answer ✅Oatmeal with raisins
Rationale: CANT HAVE GLUTEN (in wheat, rye, and barley) can give
scrambled eggs, corn (corn flake cereal), and orange juice. This
disease can cause diarrhea, weight loss, abd pain, and fatigue when
consuming gluten.
A nurse at a providers office is counseling a client who reports
insomnia. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make to include the clients preferences into a sleep promotion
plan? -
correct answer ✅"Sleep in the location of your home where you
feel you rest best"
Rationale: encourage client to sleep where they sleep best (couch,
bed, chair), DO NOT consume alcohol in late afternoon or evening
(it can inhibit sleep, if needed consume earlier in the day. DO NOT
turn on TV, light and noise at bedtime can reduce sleep, also
Maintain regular sleep and wake times to improve sleep patterns
,ATI CBC Level 1 Practice A w/
rationales Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
A nurse is assessing the spiritual well-being and development of a
preschooler. The nurse asks the preschooler, "Why is it wrong to
kick your baby sister?" Which of the following responses should the
nurse expect? -
correct answer ✅"It's wrong because my dad said I can't kick her"
Rationale: The nurse should expect the preschooler to be
motivated to choose right from wrong because of the rules taught
to him by his parents. He will not yet choose right from wrong bc of
how his actions affect others (more focused on how will affect
himself)
A nurse in a long term care facility is admitting a new client
following a brief stay in acute care. In adherence with the joint
commission national patient safety goals regarding med admin,
which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
correct answer ✅Compare a list of the clients current medications
with the ones he will take in long-term care.
Rationale: this includes maintaining and communicating Accurate
client medication information.
, ATI CBC Level 1 Practice A w/
rationales Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days post op following an
above-the-knee amputation. The client states he is experiencing a
dull, burning pain in the leg that was amputated. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to treat the clients pain? -
correct answer ✅Administer a beta-blocking medication to the
client
Rationale: These have been shown to relieve the phantom limb
pain manifestations of dull and burning type pain. The nurse should
position client on a firm mattress to prevent hip flexor contractures.
Might be able to use heat, ultrasound therapy, or transcutaneous
electrical nerve stimulation for PLP. Bandage should be secured
snugly to reduce edema and promote limb shrinkage. Loosening it
will not help PLP.
A nurse is teaching the parent of a toddler about home injury
prevention. When discussing snacks, which of the following
statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the
teaching? -
correct answer ✅"I can give her watermelon pieces after I remove
the seeds"
Rationale: can easily choke on seeds or pits. Can easily choke on
grapes (peeling them don't help), have to cut grapes into small
pieces before offering them to a toddler, can easily choke on
rationales Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
Nurse assessing preschooler with UTI, which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? -
correct answer ✅Abdominal Pain
Rationale: also included constipation, dysuria, foul-smelling urine,
and fever
Nurse is counseling a client who has a family history of colorectal
cancer about nutrition management to help prevent GI cancers.
Which image indicates what the nurse should encourage the client
to include liberally in diet? -
correct answer ✅Fruit
Rationale: limit alcohol to no more than 2 serving/day for male and
1 serving/day per female, consume low fat diet (not fried chicken),
consume whole grains (oatmeal and whole wheat), NOT white
bread (refined grain products)
A nurse is preparing to extinguish a small fire in clients room. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take when using the fire
extinguisher? -
correct answer ✅Slide the pin on top of the fire extinguisher
straight out
,ATI CBC Level 1 Practice A w/
rationales Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
Rationale: This allows use of the extinguisher, should aim at base of
the fire, squeeze the handles, sweep from side to side to expel it
evenly (not circular)
A nurse is caring for a child with celiac disease. Which should the
nurse remove from the child's meal tray? -
correct answer ✅Oatmeal with raisins
Rationale: CANT HAVE GLUTEN (in wheat, rye, and barley) can give
scrambled eggs, corn (corn flake cereal), and orange juice. This
disease can cause diarrhea, weight loss, abd pain, and fatigue when
consuming gluten.
A nurse at a providers office is counseling a client who reports
insomnia. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make to include the clients preferences into a sleep promotion
plan? -
correct answer ✅"Sleep in the location of your home where you
feel you rest best"
Rationale: encourage client to sleep where they sleep best (couch,
bed, chair), DO NOT consume alcohol in late afternoon or evening
(it can inhibit sleep, if needed consume earlier in the day. DO NOT
turn on TV, light and noise at bedtime can reduce sleep, also
Maintain regular sleep and wake times to improve sleep patterns
,ATI CBC Level 1 Practice A w/
rationales Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
A nurse is assessing the spiritual well-being and development of a
preschooler. The nurse asks the preschooler, "Why is it wrong to
kick your baby sister?" Which of the following responses should the
nurse expect? -
correct answer ✅"It's wrong because my dad said I can't kick her"
Rationale: The nurse should expect the preschooler to be
motivated to choose right from wrong because of the rules taught
to him by his parents. He will not yet choose right from wrong bc of
how his actions affect others (more focused on how will affect
himself)
A nurse in a long term care facility is admitting a new client
following a brief stay in acute care. In adherence with the joint
commission national patient safety goals regarding med admin,
which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
correct answer ✅Compare a list of the clients current medications
with the ones he will take in long-term care.
Rationale: this includes maintaining and communicating Accurate
client medication information.
, ATI CBC Level 1 Practice A w/
rationales Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days post op following an
above-the-knee amputation. The client states he is experiencing a
dull, burning pain in the leg that was amputated. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to treat the clients pain? -
correct answer ✅Administer a beta-blocking medication to the
client
Rationale: These have been shown to relieve the phantom limb
pain manifestations of dull and burning type pain. The nurse should
position client on a firm mattress to prevent hip flexor contractures.
Might be able to use heat, ultrasound therapy, or transcutaneous
electrical nerve stimulation for PLP. Bandage should be secured
snugly to reduce edema and promote limb shrinkage. Loosening it
will not help PLP.
A nurse is teaching the parent of a toddler about home injury
prevention. When discussing snacks, which of the following
statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the
teaching? -
correct answer ✅"I can give her watermelon pieces after I remove
the seeds"
Rationale: can easily choke on seeds or pits. Can easily choke on
grapes (peeling them don't help), have to cut grapes into small
pieces before offering them to a toddler, can easily choke on
