ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM LATEST
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
1. Informed Consent for ECT A client has the right to withdraw consent for the treatment at any
time.
2. Fraying on Electrical Cord The nurse should first remove the device from the room.
3. Hydromorphone Prescrip- The nurse should count the current number of unit doses available
tion in the medication dispensing system.
4. Priority Finding Post Cast A client 2 hours post cast placement with 2+ pitting edema and
Placement pallor has the priority finding.
5. Disulfiram Alcohol Use A client should limit alcohol use to one drink daily while taking
disulfiram.
6. Fluoxetine and Tyramine A client should avoid foods containing tyramine while taking fluox-
etine.
7. Sustained-Release A client should take the sustained-release methylphenidate every
Methylphenidate morning.
8. Major Depressive Disorder The nurse should implement seizure precautions for the client.
Precautions
9. Narcissistic Personality The nurse should expect the client to be preoccupied with aging.
Disorder Expectation
10. Time Management in The nurse should first determine goals of the day.
Nursing
11. Change-of-Shift Assess- The priority finding is a client with pneumonia, productive cough,
ment Priority and fever of 38.8° C (101.8° F).
12. Medication Administration The nurse should document administration of the medication upon
Documentation removal from the medication dispensing system.
, ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM LATEST
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
, ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM LATEST
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
13. Withholding Medication The nurse should withhold hydromorphone if the client does not
appear to be in pain.
14. Client Teaching in Mental Understanding is indicated when a client states they will take their
Health lithium on an empty stomach.
15. Seizure Precautions Implementing seizure precautions is a priority action for a client
with major depressive disorder.
16. Client Assessment in Men- Encouraging the client to verbalize feelings is an important action
tal Health but not the first priority.
17. Electrical Device Safety Reporting the defect to the equipment maintenance statt is neces-
sary but should follow immediate removal of the device.
18. Medication Dispensing The nurse should ensure the device inspection sticker is current as
System part of routine safety checks.
19. Postoperative Care Monitoring for pain is crucial after administering hydromorphone.
20. Effective Client Teaching Clients should be able to articulate the importance of medication
adherence.
21. Managing Nursing Tasks Developing an hourly time frame for tasks can help manage time
ettectively.
22. Client Assessment Find- Identifying priority findings is essential during shift changes.
ings
23. Understanding Medication Clients must understand the ettects and side ettects of their med-
Effects ications.
24. Determine goals of the day Establish specific objectives for daily activities.
25. A treatment for preeclampsia requiring careful monitoring.
, ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM LATEST
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
Magnesium sulfate via
continuous IV infusion
26. Restrict the client's total A guideline for fluid management in certain medical conditions.
fluid intake to 250 mL/hr
27. Measure the client's urine A critical action to monitor kidney function and fluid balance.
output every hour
28. Give the client protamine An emergency intervention for reversing magnesium toxicity.
if signs of magnesium sul-
fate toxicity occur
29. Monitor the FHR via A procedure to assess fetal heart rate during labor.
Doppler every 30 min
30. Wounds healing by prima- Wounds that heal with minimal scarring, typically surgical incisions.
ry intention
31. Approximated surgical in- A type of wound expected to heal by primary intention.
cision
32. Client taking clozapine to A priority client due to potential agranulocytosis risk.
treat schizophrenia and re-
ports sore throat
33. Client has OCD and is up- A client with stable condition, less urgent than others.
set about a change in daily
routine
34. Client has narcissistic per- A client displaying disruptive behavior, but not immediately
sonality disorder and is life-threatening.
mocking others during
group therapy
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
1. Informed Consent for ECT A client has the right to withdraw consent for the treatment at any
time.
2. Fraying on Electrical Cord The nurse should first remove the device from the room.
3. Hydromorphone Prescrip- The nurse should count the current number of unit doses available
tion in the medication dispensing system.
4. Priority Finding Post Cast A client 2 hours post cast placement with 2+ pitting edema and
Placement pallor has the priority finding.
5. Disulfiram Alcohol Use A client should limit alcohol use to one drink daily while taking
disulfiram.
6. Fluoxetine and Tyramine A client should avoid foods containing tyramine while taking fluox-
etine.
7. Sustained-Release A client should take the sustained-release methylphenidate every
Methylphenidate morning.
8. Major Depressive Disorder The nurse should implement seizure precautions for the client.
Precautions
9. Narcissistic Personality The nurse should expect the client to be preoccupied with aging.
Disorder Expectation
10. Time Management in The nurse should first determine goals of the day.
Nursing
11. Change-of-Shift Assess- The priority finding is a client with pneumonia, productive cough,
ment Priority and fever of 38.8° C (101.8° F).
12. Medication Administration The nurse should document administration of the medication upon
Documentation removal from the medication dispensing system.
, ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM LATEST
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
, ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM LATEST
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
13. Withholding Medication The nurse should withhold hydromorphone if the client does not
appear to be in pain.
14. Client Teaching in Mental Understanding is indicated when a client states they will take their
Health lithium on an empty stomach.
15. Seizure Precautions Implementing seizure precautions is a priority action for a client
with major depressive disorder.
16. Client Assessment in Men- Encouraging the client to verbalize feelings is an important action
tal Health but not the first priority.
17. Electrical Device Safety Reporting the defect to the equipment maintenance statt is neces-
sary but should follow immediate removal of the device.
18. Medication Dispensing The nurse should ensure the device inspection sticker is current as
System part of routine safety checks.
19. Postoperative Care Monitoring for pain is crucial after administering hydromorphone.
20. Effective Client Teaching Clients should be able to articulate the importance of medication
adherence.
21. Managing Nursing Tasks Developing an hourly time frame for tasks can help manage time
ettectively.
22. Client Assessment Find- Identifying priority findings is essential during shift changes.
ings
23. Understanding Medication Clients must understand the ettects and side ettects of their med-
Effects ications.
24. Determine goals of the day Establish specific objectives for daily activities.
25. A treatment for preeclampsia requiring careful monitoring.
, ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM LATEST
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-2027
Magnesium sulfate via
continuous IV infusion
26. Restrict the client's total A guideline for fluid management in certain medical conditions.
fluid intake to 250 mL/hr
27. Measure the client's urine A critical action to monitor kidney function and fluid balance.
output every hour
28. Give the client protamine An emergency intervention for reversing magnesium toxicity.
if signs of magnesium sul-
fate toxicity occur
29. Monitor the FHR via A procedure to assess fetal heart rate during labor.
Doppler every 30 min
30. Wounds healing by prima- Wounds that heal with minimal scarring, typically surgical incisions.
ry intention
31. Approximated surgical in- A type of wound expected to heal by primary intention.
cision
32. Client taking clozapine to A priority client due to potential agranulocytosis risk.
treat schizophrenia and re-
ports sore throat
33. Client has OCD and is up- A client with stable condition, less urgent than others.
set about a change in daily
routine
34. Client has narcissistic per- A client displaying disruptive behavior, but not immediately
sonality disorder and is life-threatening.
mocking others during
group therapy
