ATI RN CONCEPT BASED ASSESSMENT LEVEL 3
PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+| LATEST UPDATE 2026 | SCORE 100%
A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who states, "I don't think
my gambling is as big of a problem as my friends think it is." Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as meeting the diagnostic criteria
of gambling disorder?
The client asks others for money to compensate for gambling losses.
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse identify as positive symptoms of
schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.)
Magical thinking is correct.
Clang association is correct
Auditory hallucinations is correct.
A nurse is assessing a client who has end-stage COPD. Which of the following
images should the nurse identify as a late manifestation of this terminal illness?
clubbing fingernails
,A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a newly admitted client. The
nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of
acute cocaine toxicity?
Agitation
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has preeclampsia without severe
features. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Use a side-lying position when resting in bed or on the couch.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a gambling disorder. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Recommend joining a self-help group.
FLAGA nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease (AD). The
client's daughter asks the nurse if she will have AD as well. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make regarding the genetic
predisposition of this disease?
Recommend joining a self-help group.
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease (AD). The client's
daughter asks the nurse if she will have AD as well. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make regarding the genetic predisposition of this
disease?
"You can be tested for the presence of apolipoprotein, an indication of an
increased risk of developing AD."
,A nurse in a mental health clinic is planning care for a client who has post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following strategies should the
nurse include?
Assist the client to identify their stage in the grief process.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has acute
pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Amylase 300 units/L
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and states, "The
government has spies here monitoring me in my room." Which of the following
responses should the nurse give?
"I understand that you believe the government is here, but I don't see any
evidence of this."
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client. The nurse should identify
that which of the following findings indicates the client is at risk for a stroke?
Takes a combination oral contraceptive
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postpartum and is experiencing
excessive vaginal bleeding. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Massage the client's fundus.
, A nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who was recently
diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and has a new prescription for memantine.
The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following medications can
interact adversely with memantine?
Sodium bicarbonate
A school nurse is planning an educational program for parents about bullying.
Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Children who are victims of bullying behavior have an increased risk of suicidal
ideation.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and a new
prescription for lithium. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make?
"Drink at least 1.5 liters of fluid per day while taking this medication."
A nurse is teaching about approaches to care with the family of a client who
has a new diagnosis of dementia with confusion. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Use pictures and gestures when giving instructions.
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis
PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+| LATEST UPDATE 2026 | SCORE 100%
A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who states, "I don't think
my gambling is as big of a problem as my friends think it is." Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as meeting the diagnostic criteria
of gambling disorder?
The client asks others for money to compensate for gambling losses.
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse identify as positive symptoms of
schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.)
Magical thinking is correct.
Clang association is correct
Auditory hallucinations is correct.
A nurse is assessing a client who has end-stage COPD. Which of the following
images should the nurse identify as a late manifestation of this terminal illness?
clubbing fingernails
,A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a newly admitted client. The
nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of
acute cocaine toxicity?
Agitation
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has preeclampsia without severe
features. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Use a side-lying position when resting in bed or on the couch.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a gambling disorder. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Recommend joining a self-help group.
FLAGA nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease (AD). The
client's daughter asks the nurse if she will have AD as well. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make regarding the genetic
predisposition of this disease?
Recommend joining a self-help group.
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease (AD). The client's
daughter asks the nurse if she will have AD as well. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make regarding the genetic predisposition of this
disease?
"You can be tested for the presence of apolipoprotein, an indication of an
increased risk of developing AD."
,A nurse in a mental health clinic is planning care for a client who has post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following strategies should the
nurse include?
Assist the client to identify their stage in the grief process.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has acute
pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Amylase 300 units/L
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and states, "The
government has spies here monitoring me in my room." Which of the following
responses should the nurse give?
"I understand that you believe the government is here, but I don't see any
evidence of this."
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client. The nurse should identify
that which of the following findings indicates the client is at risk for a stroke?
Takes a combination oral contraceptive
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postpartum and is experiencing
excessive vaginal bleeding. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Massage the client's fundus.
, A nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who was recently
diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and has a new prescription for memantine.
The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following medications can
interact adversely with memantine?
Sodium bicarbonate
A school nurse is planning an educational program for parents about bullying.
Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Children who are victims of bullying behavior have an increased risk of suicidal
ideation.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and a new
prescription for lithium. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make?
"Drink at least 1.5 liters of fluid per day while taking this medication."
A nurse is teaching about approaches to care with the family of a client who
has a new diagnosis of dementia with confusion. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Use pictures and gestures when giving instructions.
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis
