[STUDY GUIDE] • HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE & REVIEW EDITION
ATI Comprehensive Exit Exam
Questions & Verified Answers
Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS ANSWERS
180 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 180 verified questions with correct answers covering various nursing concepts. Each
item is designed to enhance understanding and retention of essential nursing principles, making it suitable for
NCLEX preparation, course review, and certification exam study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Focuses on nursing care strategies for clients with chronic
Chronic Conditions Management diseases and their complications. 15 Qs 8.3%
Addresses nursing responsibilities and assessments following
Postoperative Care surgical procedures. 15 Qs 8.3%
Covers assessment and interventions for clients with mental
Mental Health Nursing health disorders. 15 Qs 8.3%
Examines safe practices and assessments related to
Medication Administration medication management. 15 Qs 8.3%
Focuses on recognizing signs and interventions for
Neurological Assessments neurological conditions. 15 Qs 8.3%
Explores dietary considerations for various health conditions
Nutrition and Dietary Education and client education. 15 Qs 8.3%
Covers priority assessments and interventions in emergency
Emergency Situations care situations. 15 Qs 8.3%
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Patient Education and Discharge Focuses on effective communication and education strategies
Planning for client discharge. 15 Qs 8.3%
Addresses nursing care and assessments specific to pediatric
Pediatric Nursing clients. 15 Qs 8.3%
Examines nursing assessments and interventions related to
Maternal Newborn Care pregnancy and childbirth. 15 Qs 8.3%
Focuses on practices related to preventing and controlling
Infection Control infections. 15 Qs 8.3%
Covers age-related considerations and interventions for
Geriatric Nursing elderly clients. 15 Qs 8.3%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 180 Qs 100.0%
TOPIC 1: CHRONIC CONDITIONS MANAGEMENT
15 Questions • 8.3% of Exam • Focuses on nursing care strategies for clients with chronic diseases and their complications.
QUESTION 1
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who has chronic renal failure, which of the
following action should the nurse include in the plan of care
Answer: Restrict protein intake to the RDA.
QUESTION 2
A nurse receives report on a group of clients which of the following client should the
nurse attend first
Answer: A client was admitted with angina and reports left arm pain of 4 on a scale of 0 to 10.
QUESTION 3
A nurse is interviewing an older adult client in about the psychological changes he has
been experiencing which of the following
changes. Should the nurse recognize as normally associated with the aging process.
Answer: Decrease sense of taste.
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QUESTION 4
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition, which of the
following assessment findings required immediate intervention by the nurse
Answer: Weight increase of 2 KG/day.
QUESTION 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has DVT, which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the plan of care
Answer: Elevate the client's affected extremity when in bed.
QUESTION 6
A nurse is caring for a male adolescent client who has heart failure based on the clients
chart findings which of the following action should the nurse plan to take "possible
NGN"
Answer: Withhold the digoxin (0.8-2.0)
QUESTION 7
A nurse is caring for a client who has preeclampsia and is experiencing postpartum
hemorrhage. The nurse should identify that which of the following medication is
contraindicated.
Answer: Methylergonovine.
QUESTION 8
A nurse discovers at the wrong dose of medication is given to the client with
determining what action to take. You should recognize that which of the following
ethical principle should be applied.
Answer: Veracity.
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QUESTION 9
A nurse is caring for a client in preterm labor, who is receiving magnesium sulfate by
continuous IV infusion, which of the following client findings indicates medication
toxicity
Answer: Urine output of 20 ML per hour.
QUESTION 10
A nurse is assessing an older adult client, who had a stroke, which of the following
findings should the nurse recognize as an indication of dysphasia
Answer: Abnormal movements of the mouth.
QUESTION 11
A client who does not speak. English arrives at the emergency department,
accompanied by a child which of the following action should the nurse take
Answer: Ascertain what language, the client speaks and get an interpreter.
QUESTION 12
A nurse is caring for a client who has a cast due to a compound fracture to the right
ankle, which of the following findings requires immediate intervention
Answer: Paresthesia of the distal extremity.
QUESTION 13
A nurse is planning to delegate client assignments to an AP which of the following task
is appropriate for the nurse to delegate
Answer: Collecting urine sample.
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ATI Comprehensive Exit Exam
Questions & Verified Answers
Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS ANSWERS
180 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 180 verified questions with correct answers covering various nursing concepts. Each
item is designed to enhance understanding and retention of essential nursing principles, making it suitable for
NCLEX preparation, course review, and certification exam study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Focuses on nursing care strategies for clients with chronic
Chronic Conditions Management diseases and their complications. 15 Qs 8.3%
Addresses nursing responsibilities and assessments following
Postoperative Care surgical procedures. 15 Qs 8.3%
Covers assessment and interventions for clients with mental
Mental Health Nursing health disorders. 15 Qs 8.3%
Examines safe practices and assessments related to
Medication Administration medication management. 15 Qs 8.3%
Focuses on recognizing signs and interventions for
Neurological Assessments neurological conditions. 15 Qs 8.3%
Explores dietary considerations for various health conditions
Nutrition and Dietary Education and client education. 15 Qs 8.3%
Covers priority assessments and interventions in emergency
Emergency Situations care situations. 15 Qs 8.3%
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Patient Education and Discharge Focuses on effective communication and education strategies
Planning for client discharge. 15 Qs 8.3%
Addresses nursing care and assessments specific to pediatric
Pediatric Nursing clients. 15 Qs 8.3%
Examines nursing assessments and interventions related to
Maternal Newborn Care pregnancy and childbirth. 15 Qs 8.3%
Focuses on practices related to preventing and controlling
Infection Control infections. 15 Qs 8.3%
Covers age-related considerations and interventions for
Geriatric Nursing elderly clients. 15 Qs 8.3%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 180 Qs 100.0%
TOPIC 1: CHRONIC CONDITIONS MANAGEMENT
15 Questions • 8.3% of Exam • Focuses on nursing care strategies for clients with chronic diseases and their complications.
QUESTION 1
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who has chronic renal failure, which of the
following action should the nurse include in the plan of care
Answer: Restrict protein intake to the RDA.
QUESTION 2
A nurse receives report on a group of clients which of the following client should the
nurse attend first
Answer: A client was admitted with angina and reports left arm pain of 4 on a scale of 0 to 10.
QUESTION 3
A nurse is interviewing an older adult client in about the psychological changes he has
been experiencing which of the following
changes. Should the nurse recognize as normally associated with the aging process.
Answer: Decrease sense of taste.
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QUESTION 4
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition, which of the
following assessment findings required immediate intervention by the nurse
Answer: Weight increase of 2 KG/day.
QUESTION 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has DVT, which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the plan of care
Answer: Elevate the client's affected extremity when in bed.
QUESTION 6
A nurse is caring for a male adolescent client who has heart failure based on the clients
chart findings which of the following action should the nurse plan to take "possible
NGN"
Answer: Withhold the digoxin (0.8-2.0)
QUESTION 7
A nurse is caring for a client who has preeclampsia and is experiencing postpartum
hemorrhage. The nurse should identify that which of the following medication is
contraindicated.
Answer: Methylergonovine.
QUESTION 8
A nurse discovers at the wrong dose of medication is given to the client with
determining what action to take. You should recognize that which of the following
ethical principle should be applied.
Answer: Veracity.
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QUESTION 9
A nurse is caring for a client in preterm labor, who is receiving magnesium sulfate by
continuous IV infusion, which of the following client findings indicates medication
toxicity
Answer: Urine output of 20 ML per hour.
QUESTION 10
A nurse is assessing an older adult client, who had a stroke, which of the following
findings should the nurse recognize as an indication of dysphasia
Answer: Abnormal movements of the mouth.
QUESTION 11
A client who does not speak. English arrives at the emergency department,
accompanied by a child which of the following action should the nurse take
Answer: Ascertain what language, the client speaks and get an interpreter.
QUESTION 12
A nurse is caring for a client who has a cast due to a compound fracture to the right
ankle, which of the following findings requires immediate intervention
Answer: Paresthesia of the distal extremity.
QUESTION 13
A nurse is planning to delegate client assignments to an AP which of the following task
is appropriate for the nurse to delegate
Answer: Collecting urine sample.
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