ATI RN Concept-Based Assessment Level 3 Study Guide 2026 | Practice Review & Exam Prep

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ATI RN Concept-Based Assessment Level 3 Study Guide NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM TEST- COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)




orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER caused by DEHYDRATION
from fluid loos and electrolyte imbalance


QUESTION : gross motor skills - CORRECT ANSWER physical abilities
involving large body movements, such as walking and jumping
-EX: 9 month-old infant SHOULD be able to sit UNSUPPORTED for up to 10 MIN


QUESTION : Biofeedback - CORRECT ANSWER technique that uses
audio and visual signals that allow client to reduce muscle tension by gaining
control over autonomic physiologic functions.


QUESTION : How should phenytoin be administered? Why? - CORRECT
ANSWER -administered IV bolus at a rate no greater than 50mg/min.
-to prevent HYPOTENSION and BRADYCARDIA


QUESTION : Manifestations of Parkinson's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER
tremor, rigidity, BRADYKINESIA, postural instability, depression and other
psychiatric changes, dementia, autonomic symptoms, sleep disturbances


QUESTION : Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - CORRECT ANSWER spreads
ERRATICALLY through the LYMPHATIC SYSTEM to other organs. It also manifest in


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PAINLESS, swollen lymph nodes found in the CERVICAL, AXILLLARY, INGUINAL, &
FEMORAL areas.


QUESTION : Hodgkin's lymphoma - CORRECT ANSWER spreads
SYSTEMICALLY from one group of lymph nodes to the next group of nodes.


QUESTION : Important teachings for client with new prescription of a
DIAPHRAGM. - CORRECT ANSWER -should remain in place for 6HR
FOLLOWING INTERCOURSE
-should remove diaphragm NO MORE THAN 24HRS following intercourse
-insert diaphragm NO MORE THAN 6HR PRIOR to intercourse
-apply about 10ml (2tsp) of SPERMICIDE inside diaphragm prior to intercourse
-replace every 2 yrs.
-client should be refitted if their weight FLUCTUATE BY 20%
-client should be refitted following a ABDOMINAL SURGERY, PELVIC SURGERY, &
after each pregnancy


QUESTION : A client with fibrocystic breast condition will... - CORRECT
ANSWER have BREAST PAIN and tenderness as well ass LUMPS usually in
the UPPER OUTER QUADRANT of the breast.


QUESTION : Expected findings of INTRADUCTAL PAPILLOMA BREAST disorder? -
CORRECT ANSWER finding will include:
-mass in duct and NIPPLE DISCHARGE




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QUESTION : Expected findings of DUCTAL EXTASIS BREAST DISORDER? -
CORRECT ANSWER Enlarged axillary nodes and Nipple discharge.


QUESTION : Client with COPD will experience... - CORRECT ANSWER
DIGITAL CLUBBING, which DECREASES arterial O2 levels.


QUESTION : tophi with chronic gout - CORRECT ANSWER hard,
painless nodule on first toe, collection of NA urate crystals due to chronic gout,
sometimes bursts with chalky discharge


QUESTION : Swan neck deformity - CORRECT ANSWER -
hyperextension of PIP joint and flexion of DIP joint
-late manifestation of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)


QUESTION : scleroderma - CORRECT ANSWER chronic progressive
disease of the skin and internal organs with hardening and shrinking of
connective tissue
-EXPECT flexion or contracture of joints. (late manifestation)


QUESTION : Preferred meal plan for a patient with DIVERTICULITIS -
CORRECT ANSWER -advance to high-fiber diet. Best source of fiber is a
BANANA which yields 3.1g of FIBER.


QUESTION : Diverticulitis - CORRECT ANSWER inflammation of the
diverticula




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QUESTION : What type of medication can increase a patient's risk for a stroke? -
CORRECT ANSWER -oral contraceptives B/C this will INCREASE the risk
for developing a THROMBOEMBOLISM.


QUESTION : A client with HYPOPITUITARISM places the them at risk for
developing what type of condition? - CORRECT ANSWER -osteoporosis


QUESTION : How does light to moderate drinking, (150ml or 5oz of wine each
day) affect the client's risk for having a stroke? - CORRECT ANSWER it
doesn't increase, it actually DECREASES the risk for stroke.


QUESTION : What is Ewing Sarcoma? What are expected manifestations of this
disease? - CORRECT ANSWER -rare malignant tumor arising in bone;
most often occurring in children
-client will experience pain in the UPPER THIGH as well as LOCALIZED PAIN,
SWELLING, & PALPABLE MASS.


QUESTION : What are expected findings of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? -
CORRECT ANSWER -decrease visual acuity, diplopia, changes in
peripheral vision, & nystagmus (repeat of uncontrolled movements).


QUESTION : What are expected finding of Amyotrophic Later Sclerosis (ALS)? -
CORRECT ANSWER -fascifulcations of the face, twitching of the face or
tongue.


QUESTION : What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? - CORRECT
ANSWER Also known an Lou Gherig's disease, ALS is a motor neuron
disease which can lead to paralysis.


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