ATI COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE B 2026 RN ATI CAPSTONE PROCTORED
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT 2026 B EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALREADY VERIFIED ANSWERS
A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hrs ago. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? -
ANSWER-hemoglobin 14.9 g/dL
a nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. which of the following
clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? -ANSWER-a middle adult client who
has unstable vital signs
a nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume overload. which of the following tasks
should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel? -ANSWER-measure the client's daily
weight
a nurse is preparing to administer mannitol 0.2 g/kg IV bolus over 5 min as a test dose to a
client who has severe oliguria. The client weighs 198 lb. what is the amount in grams the
nurse should administer? -ANSWER-18 g
a nurse is conducting a physical examination for an adolescent and is assessing the rang of
motion of the legs, which of the following images indicates the adolescent is abducting the
hip joint? -ANSWER-Moving the leg away from the midline of the body (off to the side, not
to the front)
a nurse is caring for a client who has hyperthyroidism. which of the following findings should
the nurse expect? -ANSWER-tremors
tachycardia, diaphoresis, weight loss, insomnia, exopthalmia
hypothyroidism has dry corase hair, bradycardia, and periorbital edema
,a nurse is assessing a school age child who has bacterial meningitis. which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? -ANSWER-nuchal rigidity
also weight loss
a nurse is assessing a newborn's heart rate. which of the following actions should the nurse
take? -ANSWER-auscultate the apical pulse at least 1 min
a nurse is preparing to assist with a thoracentesis for a client who has pleurisy. the nurse
should plan to perform which of the following actions? -ANSWER-instruct the client to avoid
coughing during the procedure
a nurse is the emergency department is assessing a preschooler who has a facial laceration.
the nurse should identify which of the following findings as a potential indication of child
sexual abuse? -ANSWER-the child exhibits discomfort while walking
a nurse is preparing to teach about dietary management to a client who has crohn's disease
and an enteroenteric fistula. which of the following nutrients should the nurse instruct the
client to decrease in their diet? -ANSWER-fiber - reduce diarrhea and inflammation
a nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a continuous passive motion CPM
machine following a total knee arthroplasty. which of the following actions should the nurse
take? -ANSWER-Turn off the CPM machine during mealtime
promote client comfort and dietary intake
a nurse is preparing to initiate IV access for an older adult client. Which of the following sites
should the nurse select when initiating the IV for this client? -ANSWER-radial vein of the
inner arm
,a nurse is developing a client education program about osteoporosis for older adult clients.
the nurse should include which of the following variables as a risk factor for osteoporosis? -
ANSWER-sedentary lifestyle
also, small framed body with a thin build, estrogen deficiency
a nurse in an emergency department is caring for a child who has a fever and fluid filled
vesicles on the trunk and extremities. which of the following interventions should the nurse
identify as the priority? -ANSWER-initiate transmission based precautions
a nurse is caring for a client who has a clogged percutaneous gastrostomy feeding tube.
which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -ANSWER-change the position of
the client
a home health care nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has a new ileostomy.
which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -ANSWER-empty the appliance
when it is one third to one half full
a nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has end stage kidney disease and
received hemodialysis 24 hr ago. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse
report to the provider? -ANSWER-sodium 148 mEq/L
a nurse is caring for four clients. which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an
assistive personnel? -ANSWER-Arrange the lunch tray for a client who has a hip fracture
a nurse is preparing a client for a paracentesis. which of the following actions should the
nurse take? -ANSWER-instruct the client to void
a nurse has received change of shift report on four assigned clients. for which of the
following clients should the nurse intervene to prevent a potential food and medication
interaction? -ANSWER-a client who is receiving an MAOI and is requesting a cheeseburger
for dinner
, a nurse is planning care for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and has moderate to
severe pain in multiple joints. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? -
ANSWER-allow for frequent rest periods throughout the day
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a
transurethral resection of the prostate. the client reports bladder spasms, and the nurse
observes a decreased urinary output. which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-irrigate the catheter with 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation
a nurse is assessing a client who has COPD. which of the following findings should the nurse
expect? -ANSWER-pH 7.31
a nurse in a community center is providing an educational session to a group of client about
ovarian cancer. which of the following manifestations of ovarian cancer should the nurse
include in the teaching? -ANSWER-abdominal bloating
increase in abdominal girth, pelvic or abdominal pain, early satiety, urinary frequency of
urgency
a nurse is caring for a client who has active tuberculosis TB. which of the following actions
should the nurse plan to take to prevent the transmission of the disease? -ANSWER-Have
the client wear a surgical mask while being transported outside the room
a nurse is caring for a group of clients. which of the following clients should the nurse attend
to first? -ANSWER-an older adult client who is anxious and attempting to pull out an IV line
an RN is observing a licensed practical nurse LPN and an assistive personnel AP move a client
up in bed. for which of the following situations should the nurse intervene? -ANSWER-The
LPN and the AP grasp the client under his arms to lift him up in bed
a nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client via a pen device. which of the following
actions should the nurse take? -ANSWER-hold the insulin pen device perpendicular to the
client's skin to inject the medication
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT 2026 B EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALREADY VERIFIED ANSWERS
A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hrs ago. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? -
ANSWER-hemoglobin 14.9 g/dL
a nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. which of the following
clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? -ANSWER-a middle adult client who
has unstable vital signs
a nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume overload. which of the following tasks
should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel? -ANSWER-measure the client's daily
weight
a nurse is preparing to administer mannitol 0.2 g/kg IV bolus over 5 min as a test dose to a
client who has severe oliguria. The client weighs 198 lb. what is the amount in grams the
nurse should administer? -ANSWER-18 g
a nurse is conducting a physical examination for an adolescent and is assessing the rang of
motion of the legs, which of the following images indicates the adolescent is abducting the
hip joint? -ANSWER-Moving the leg away from the midline of the body (off to the side, not
to the front)
a nurse is caring for a client who has hyperthyroidism. which of the following findings should
the nurse expect? -ANSWER-tremors
tachycardia, diaphoresis, weight loss, insomnia, exopthalmia
hypothyroidism has dry corase hair, bradycardia, and periorbital edema
,a nurse is assessing a school age child who has bacterial meningitis. which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? -ANSWER-nuchal rigidity
also weight loss
a nurse is assessing a newborn's heart rate. which of the following actions should the nurse
take? -ANSWER-auscultate the apical pulse at least 1 min
a nurse is preparing to assist with a thoracentesis for a client who has pleurisy. the nurse
should plan to perform which of the following actions? -ANSWER-instruct the client to avoid
coughing during the procedure
a nurse is the emergency department is assessing a preschooler who has a facial laceration.
the nurse should identify which of the following findings as a potential indication of child
sexual abuse? -ANSWER-the child exhibits discomfort while walking
a nurse is preparing to teach about dietary management to a client who has crohn's disease
and an enteroenteric fistula. which of the following nutrients should the nurse instruct the
client to decrease in their diet? -ANSWER-fiber - reduce diarrhea and inflammation
a nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a continuous passive motion CPM
machine following a total knee arthroplasty. which of the following actions should the nurse
take? -ANSWER-Turn off the CPM machine during mealtime
promote client comfort and dietary intake
a nurse is preparing to initiate IV access for an older adult client. Which of the following sites
should the nurse select when initiating the IV for this client? -ANSWER-radial vein of the
inner arm
,a nurse is developing a client education program about osteoporosis for older adult clients.
the nurse should include which of the following variables as a risk factor for osteoporosis? -
ANSWER-sedentary lifestyle
also, small framed body with a thin build, estrogen deficiency
a nurse in an emergency department is caring for a child who has a fever and fluid filled
vesicles on the trunk and extremities. which of the following interventions should the nurse
identify as the priority? -ANSWER-initiate transmission based precautions
a nurse is caring for a client who has a clogged percutaneous gastrostomy feeding tube.
which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -ANSWER-change the position of
the client
a home health care nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has a new ileostomy.
which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -ANSWER-empty the appliance
when it is one third to one half full
a nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has end stage kidney disease and
received hemodialysis 24 hr ago. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse
report to the provider? -ANSWER-sodium 148 mEq/L
a nurse is caring for four clients. which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an
assistive personnel? -ANSWER-Arrange the lunch tray for a client who has a hip fracture
a nurse is preparing a client for a paracentesis. which of the following actions should the
nurse take? -ANSWER-instruct the client to void
a nurse has received change of shift report on four assigned clients. for which of the
following clients should the nurse intervene to prevent a potential food and medication
interaction? -ANSWER-a client who is receiving an MAOI and is requesting a cheeseburger
for dinner
, a nurse is planning care for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and has moderate to
severe pain in multiple joints. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? -
ANSWER-allow for frequent rest periods throughout the day
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a
transurethral resection of the prostate. the client reports bladder spasms, and the nurse
observes a decreased urinary output. which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-irrigate the catheter with 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation
a nurse is assessing a client who has COPD. which of the following findings should the nurse
expect? -ANSWER-pH 7.31
a nurse in a community center is providing an educational session to a group of client about
ovarian cancer. which of the following manifestations of ovarian cancer should the nurse
include in the teaching? -ANSWER-abdominal bloating
increase in abdominal girth, pelvic or abdominal pain, early satiety, urinary frequency of
urgency
a nurse is caring for a client who has active tuberculosis TB. which of the following actions
should the nurse plan to take to prevent the transmission of the disease? -ANSWER-Have
the client wear a surgical mask while being transported outside the room
a nurse is caring for a group of clients. which of the following clients should the nurse attend
to first? -ANSWER-an older adult client who is anxious and attempting to pull out an IV line
an RN is observing a licensed practical nurse LPN and an assistive personnel AP move a client
up in bed. for which of the following situations should the nurse intervene? -ANSWER-The
LPN and the AP grasp the client under his arms to lift him up in bed
a nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client via a pen device. which of the following
actions should the nurse take? -ANSWER-hold the insulin pen device perpendicular to the
client's skin to inject the medication
