ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM
A COMPREHENSIVE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
WITH CERTIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026
diet for chronic renal failure - anslow protein & potassium
DM pt teaching - anschange shoes, wash bfeet w/soap & water
pulse pressure - anssubtract systolic value from diastolic value
lantus - ansnever mix, long lasting, no peak
rhogam - ansgiven @ 28 weeks & 72 hours post delivery
when mom is negative & baby positive
indication of baby dehydration improving - anssmooth fontannel
pt w/orthostatic hypotension - ansput near nursing station
cleaning a wound - ansclean to dirty
use bulb syringe
peripheral arterial disease - anscramp in leg while walking
intermitment claudication
seizure precautions - anssupine position
20 weeks gestation, having urinary frequency - ansu/a & c/s
report to new nurse @ shift change - anspt @ xray
s/s of hemolytic blood transfusion - ansflank pain
ER rape victim priority - ansacess anxiety
nutrition - anscarbs 45%, protein 10-15%
latex allergy - anstape up cords
first ingredient on a food label - ansmost content
thoracentesis, & painful w/breathing - ansput pt on UNAFFECTED side for 1 hour or longer
pt w/IV sedation - anscheck LOC if not responsive
help older brother get used to baby - ansget a gift for big brother
early decelerations - anshead compressions
methergine contraindication - ansHTN
delegate to AP - ansI & O
HF monitoring - answeights
location for peripheral line - ansradial
prioritizing care for multiple pt's - anslow flank pain
ativan - ansfor seizures
med for diabetes insipidus - ansdesmopressin
radiation tatoo - ansuse mild soap & water
uric acid stones - anseat low fat yogurt
antigout med decreases uric acid level - ansallopurinol
non-pharm relation technique for pain management in labor - anshypnosis
psychotic disorder assessment finding - ansflat affect
newborn withdrawal from heroin (opioids) - anshypertonicity
mitral valve location - ans5th intercostal
,ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM
A COMPREHENSIVE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
WITH CERTIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026
amniocentesis - ansgo pee before procedure
total gastrectomy - anslack b 12
takes 30-60 meal to eat a meal
stoma color - anspink or red is normal
MAOI's diet - ansno pepperoni, no tyramine, COTTAGE CHEESE OKJ
give iron w/? - ansOJ
statins contraindication - ansGrapefruit juice
haldol - anslip smacking
mag sulfate - ansdecreased urine output
decreased respirations
decreased pulmonary edema
antidote for mag sulfate - anscalcium gluconate
clozaril interventions - ansmonitor WBC
valproic acid - ansliver function
thyroid med effectiveness - answeight loss
diuretics - ansdon't skip doses
DIG adverse effects - ansN/V & HA
prednisone - anstake with milk
hemo/peritoneal dialysis pt teaching - ansmedical asepsis
cranial nerve 11 - ansshoulder
peripheral catheter insertion - ansadvance catheter when you see flash back of blood return
dispose of insulin needles @ home - ansin coffee container
confirmation of ng placement - ansx ray
swallowing difficulty referral - ansspeech therapy
acrabose - ansskip a meal, skip dose, give w/1st bite of food
sprains & strains - ansRICE
pt DNR-CC & family asking questions related to. therapeutic communication:
THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE - ansWhat did the dr tell you?
delegating to AP about skeletal traction: NEEDS MORE TEACHING - ansAP places weight
on bed
daughter feeling guilty about admitting parent into long-term facility: THERAPEUTIC
RESPONSE - ansrephrase what daughter is feeling
how good nurse plans her day - ansrechecks her priorities half way through her shift
good nurse sets these when she works - ansGOALS
pt gets bad dx, & asks you not to tell her spouse:YOUR RESPONSE - ansyou have a right to
privacy
delegate to AP - ansCPR
,ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM
A COMPREHENSIVE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
WITH CERTIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026
baby in contact precautions in a private room, what would you do to save hospital $? -
ansbring formula prn
how does a nurse properly manage her time mid-shift? - ansreevaluates goals
which psych pt would you see first? - anshallucinations
dementia pt @ ER, w/marks on coccyx & wrist, suspected abuse. what do you do? - ansask
pt. INTERVIEW HIM
psych pt yelling in front of group. very agitated, what do you do? - ansisolate pt
charge nurse scheduling resolution between nurses - ansnurse listens to both sides
respite care - ansgives family a break
pt in seclusion documentation - answhat happened prior to seclusion that caused for seclusion
parkinson's : pt teaching - ansnutrition- thicken liquids
pt receiving radiation, what should you wear? - anslead apron
pt suffering from hyperthermia - ansseizure precautions
pt refuses last minute for a procedure he already consented for - ansokay to stop procedure
s/s of smallpox - ansrash on tongue
xerostoma - anshumidifier
vagina procedure, cervical cancer - ansplace catheter
Lyme disease - ansreport it
lice (pediculodis capitis) - anscan survive on surfaces for up to 48 hours
RSV - anskeep stethescope in room (droplet)
16 weeks gestation - anscan get AFP test done
bacterial meningitis - ansdroplet precautions
when can kid return to school for chicken pox - answhen lesions are crusted over
kicks a ball: developmental stage - ans24 months
baby w/cleft lip - ansuntie arms & perform ROM
wrong ostomy care - anschanging everyday may lead to skin irritation
after male circumcision - ansapply petroleum jelly w/every diaper change
breastfeeding w/hep c - ansdon't breast feed if you have cracked nipples
contraindication w/oral contraceptives - ansHTN
combination contraceptives contraindications - anspt w/migraines
when percussing RUQ, what should we feel - ansdullness
dementia pt - ansoffer finger foods
black males @ great risk for - ansCVA
med for alcohol withdrawal - ansdisulfiran (antabuse)
better nutririon - anscanola oil
healthy eating - ans45 % carbs
to prevent neuro tube defects - ansfolate
prevnting delays of healing - ansprotein & o2
, ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM
A COMPREHENSIVE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
WITH CERTIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026
pt raped & @ ER - ansassess anxiety
pt reports abuse - ansassess pt, check for injuries
anorexia - ans60% refeeding-pre-albumin of 10
telemetry is used for - anscheck for dysrythmia
do not give mmr - ansto child bearing pt b4 pregnancy test
pt w/hx of blood transfusion
diet for hf - ansdry spices to flavor food
TURP: closed intrermittment irrigation - anslet it drain
Cranial nerve XI - ans(hot spot) shoulder
Proper lifting technique - ans(picture) bending at knees
24 month old - answalk up steps
Food label - ansgreatest weight listed first
IV technique - ansadvance catheter
Refeeding syndrome - ans60%
Low fat diet - anscanola oil instead of vegetable oil
Prior to amniocentesis - ansempty bladder
Radiation implant - anslimit visitors to 30 minutes
Levothyroxine - anstake on empty stomach, in am; increases tsh
Metformin contraindication - anskidney disease, severe infection, shock, hypoxic conditions
Mastectomy - anslay of affected side to promote drainage, support arm on pillow, HOB 30
Circumcision - ansuse petroleum jelly with every diaper change
Check for NG tube placement in the jejunum - ansX-ray
Colostomy care - anscut the bag
Seizure precautions - anssaline lock IV
Ethical medical error - ansveracity
Early decelerations - anshead compressions
Magnesium sulfate interventions - ans(select all) calcium gluconate, stop infusion, UO less
than 30, RR less than 12, decreased reflexes
Thoracentesis causes pneumothorax expected finding - ansnot friction rub; tracheal deviation
AP's talking in cafeteria - anstell them to stop talking
Safety for parkinson's - ansclear area
Warfarin - ansvitamin k for toxicity; INR 2-3; PT 11-12.5
Contraindication of MMR - ansblood transfusion
Diabetic foot care - ans(select all) change shoes frequently, wash feet with soap and water
Sprains - ansavoid warm compress
Expected finding of small pox - ansrash in mouth
16 weeks pregnant - ansalpha protein
Psych med - anslip smacking
A COMPREHENSIVE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
WITH CERTIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026
diet for chronic renal failure - anslow protein & potassium
DM pt teaching - anschange shoes, wash bfeet w/soap & water
pulse pressure - anssubtract systolic value from diastolic value
lantus - ansnever mix, long lasting, no peak
rhogam - ansgiven @ 28 weeks & 72 hours post delivery
when mom is negative & baby positive
indication of baby dehydration improving - anssmooth fontannel
pt w/orthostatic hypotension - ansput near nursing station
cleaning a wound - ansclean to dirty
use bulb syringe
peripheral arterial disease - anscramp in leg while walking
intermitment claudication
seizure precautions - anssupine position
20 weeks gestation, having urinary frequency - ansu/a & c/s
report to new nurse @ shift change - anspt @ xray
s/s of hemolytic blood transfusion - ansflank pain
ER rape victim priority - ansacess anxiety
nutrition - anscarbs 45%, protein 10-15%
latex allergy - anstape up cords
first ingredient on a food label - ansmost content
thoracentesis, & painful w/breathing - ansput pt on UNAFFECTED side for 1 hour or longer
pt w/IV sedation - anscheck LOC if not responsive
help older brother get used to baby - ansget a gift for big brother
early decelerations - anshead compressions
methergine contraindication - ansHTN
delegate to AP - ansI & O
HF monitoring - answeights
location for peripheral line - ansradial
prioritizing care for multiple pt's - anslow flank pain
ativan - ansfor seizures
med for diabetes insipidus - ansdesmopressin
radiation tatoo - ansuse mild soap & water
uric acid stones - anseat low fat yogurt
antigout med decreases uric acid level - ansallopurinol
non-pharm relation technique for pain management in labor - anshypnosis
psychotic disorder assessment finding - ansflat affect
newborn withdrawal from heroin (opioids) - anshypertonicity
mitral valve location - ans5th intercostal
,ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM
A COMPREHENSIVE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
WITH CERTIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026
amniocentesis - ansgo pee before procedure
total gastrectomy - anslack b 12
takes 30-60 meal to eat a meal
stoma color - anspink or red is normal
MAOI's diet - ansno pepperoni, no tyramine, COTTAGE CHEESE OKJ
give iron w/? - ansOJ
statins contraindication - ansGrapefruit juice
haldol - anslip smacking
mag sulfate - ansdecreased urine output
decreased respirations
decreased pulmonary edema
antidote for mag sulfate - anscalcium gluconate
clozaril interventions - ansmonitor WBC
valproic acid - ansliver function
thyroid med effectiveness - answeight loss
diuretics - ansdon't skip doses
DIG adverse effects - ansN/V & HA
prednisone - anstake with milk
hemo/peritoneal dialysis pt teaching - ansmedical asepsis
cranial nerve 11 - ansshoulder
peripheral catheter insertion - ansadvance catheter when you see flash back of blood return
dispose of insulin needles @ home - ansin coffee container
confirmation of ng placement - ansx ray
swallowing difficulty referral - ansspeech therapy
acrabose - ansskip a meal, skip dose, give w/1st bite of food
sprains & strains - ansRICE
pt DNR-CC & family asking questions related to. therapeutic communication:
THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE - ansWhat did the dr tell you?
delegating to AP about skeletal traction: NEEDS MORE TEACHING - ansAP places weight
on bed
daughter feeling guilty about admitting parent into long-term facility: THERAPEUTIC
RESPONSE - ansrephrase what daughter is feeling
how good nurse plans her day - ansrechecks her priorities half way through her shift
good nurse sets these when she works - ansGOALS
pt gets bad dx, & asks you not to tell her spouse:YOUR RESPONSE - ansyou have a right to
privacy
delegate to AP - ansCPR
,ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM
A COMPREHENSIVE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
WITH CERTIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026
baby in contact precautions in a private room, what would you do to save hospital $? -
ansbring formula prn
how does a nurse properly manage her time mid-shift? - ansreevaluates goals
which psych pt would you see first? - anshallucinations
dementia pt @ ER, w/marks on coccyx & wrist, suspected abuse. what do you do? - ansask
pt. INTERVIEW HIM
psych pt yelling in front of group. very agitated, what do you do? - ansisolate pt
charge nurse scheduling resolution between nurses - ansnurse listens to both sides
respite care - ansgives family a break
pt in seclusion documentation - answhat happened prior to seclusion that caused for seclusion
parkinson's : pt teaching - ansnutrition- thicken liquids
pt receiving radiation, what should you wear? - anslead apron
pt suffering from hyperthermia - ansseizure precautions
pt refuses last minute for a procedure he already consented for - ansokay to stop procedure
s/s of smallpox - ansrash on tongue
xerostoma - anshumidifier
vagina procedure, cervical cancer - ansplace catheter
Lyme disease - ansreport it
lice (pediculodis capitis) - anscan survive on surfaces for up to 48 hours
RSV - anskeep stethescope in room (droplet)
16 weeks gestation - anscan get AFP test done
bacterial meningitis - ansdroplet precautions
when can kid return to school for chicken pox - answhen lesions are crusted over
kicks a ball: developmental stage - ans24 months
baby w/cleft lip - ansuntie arms & perform ROM
wrong ostomy care - anschanging everyday may lead to skin irritation
after male circumcision - ansapply petroleum jelly w/every diaper change
breastfeeding w/hep c - ansdon't breast feed if you have cracked nipples
contraindication w/oral contraceptives - ansHTN
combination contraceptives contraindications - anspt w/migraines
when percussing RUQ, what should we feel - ansdullness
dementia pt - ansoffer finger foods
black males @ great risk for - ansCVA
med for alcohol withdrawal - ansdisulfiran (antabuse)
better nutririon - anscanola oil
healthy eating - ans45 % carbs
to prevent neuro tube defects - ansfolate
prevnting delays of healing - ansprotein & o2
, ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM
A COMPREHENSIVE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
WITH CERTIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026
pt raped & @ ER - ansassess anxiety
pt reports abuse - ansassess pt, check for injuries
anorexia - ans60% refeeding-pre-albumin of 10
telemetry is used for - anscheck for dysrythmia
do not give mmr - ansto child bearing pt b4 pregnancy test
pt w/hx of blood transfusion
diet for hf - ansdry spices to flavor food
TURP: closed intrermittment irrigation - anslet it drain
Cranial nerve XI - ans(hot spot) shoulder
Proper lifting technique - ans(picture) bending at knees
24 month old - answalk up steps
Food label - ansgreatest weight listed first
IV technique - ansadvance catheter
Refeeding syndrome - ans60%
Low fat diet - anscanola oil instead of vegetable oil
Prior to amniocentesis - ansempty bladder
Radiation implant - anslimit visitors to 30 minutes
Levothyroxine - anstake on empty stomach, in am; increases tsh
Metformin contraindication - anskidney disease, severe infection, shock, hypoxic conditions
Mastectomy - anslay of affected side to promote drainage, support arm on pillow, HOB 30
Circumcision - ansuse petroleum jelly with every diaper change
Check for NG tube placement in the jejunum - ansX-ray
Colostomy care - anscut the bag
Seizure precautions - anssaline lock IV
Ethical medical error - ansveracity
Early decelerations - anshead compressions
Magnesium sulfate interventions - ans(select all) calcium gluconate, stop infusion, UO less
than 30, RR less than 12, decreased reflexes
Thoracentesis causes pneumothorax expected finding - ansnot friction rub; tracheal deviation
AP's talking in cafeteria - anstell them to stop talking
Safety for parkinson's - ansclear area
Warfarin - ansvitamin k for toxicity; INR 2-3; PT 11-12.5
Contraindication of MMR - ansblood transfusion
Diabetic foot care - ans(select all) change shoes frequently, wash feet with soap and water
Sprains - ansavoid warm compress
Expected finding of small pox - ansrash in mouth
16 weeks pregnant - ansalpha protein
Psych med - anslip smacking
