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ATI CMS FUNDAMENTALS (2026)
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION
SUCCESS
Decreased physical development on 65 years and older- correct-answer --
decreased skin turgor
- thickening of fingernails/toenails
- increased blood pressure
- decrease production of saliva
- decreased bladder capacity
Middle Adult (35-65)- correct-answer -- generativity vs. stagnation
- use life as an opportunity for creativity and productivity
- concern for others
- well-being for next generation
- whole grans, fresh fruits, veggies
- increase vitamin D
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Physical development for Middle Adult (35-65)- correct-answer -- Skin turgor
- visual acuity, especially for near vision
- sense of taste
- height
- gastric secretions
- decreased glomerular filtration rate
Preventative Health Care- correct-answer -focuses on educating and equipping
clients to reduce and control risk factors for disease
Primary Health Care- correct-answer -Emphasizes health promotion and includes
prenatal and well baby care, family planning, nutrition counseling, and disease
control
ex. office or clinic, community health centers
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Secondary Health Care- correct-answer -includes the diagnosis and treatment of
acute illness and injury
ex. inpatient and emergency departments
Tertiary Health Care- correct-answer -acute care, involves the provision of
specialized and highly technical care
ex. intensive care, oncology centers, burn centers
Restorative health care- correct-answer -involves intermediate follow up care for
restoring health and promoting self care
ex. home health care, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing
ATI CMS FUNDAMENTALS (2026)
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION
SUCCESS
Decreased physical development on 65 years and older- correct-answer --
decreased skin turgor
- thickening of fingernails/toenails
- increased blood pressure
- decrease production of saliva
- decreased bladder capacity
Middle Adult (35-65)- correct-answer -- generativity vs. stagnation
- use life as an opportunity for creativity and productivity
- concern for others
- well-being for next generation
- whole grans, fresh fruits, veggies
- increase vitamin D
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Physical development for Middle Adult (35-65)- correct-answer -- Skin turgor
- visual acuity, especially for near vision
- sense of taste
- height
- gastric secretions
- decreased glomerular filtration rate
Preventative Health Care- correct-answer -focuses on educating and equipping
clients to reduce and control risk factors for disease
Primary Health Care- correct-answer -Emphasizes health promotion and includes
prenatal and well baby care, family planning, nutrition counseling, and disease
control
ex. office or clinic, community health centers
, 3|Page
Secondary Health Care- correct-answer -includes the diagnosis and treatment of
acute illness and injury
ex. inpatient and emergency departments
Tertiary Health Care- correct-answer -acute care, involves the provision of
specialized and highly technical care
ex. intensive care, oncology centers, burn centers
Restorative health care- correct-answer -involves intermediate follow up care for
restoring health and promoting self care
ex. home health care, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing
