ATI NURSE LOGIC 2.0 EXAM SCRIPT FINAL
PAPER 2026 FULL SOLUTION VIEW AHEAD
◉ A nursing supervisor is determining bed placement for four
clients. Which of the following clients should be placed on droplet
precautions?
A client who has rubella
A client who has measles
A client who has hepatitis A
A client who has Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Answer: A client who has rubella
To answer this item, you need knowledge of the pathophysiology
and transmissibility of the diseases listed in the options.
Additionally, you have to recall your knowledge of transmission-
based precaution levels. Based on your understanding of these
concepts, you can determine which client should be placed on
droplet precautions. This item requires critical thinking because you
have to evaluate the four clients to determine which client requires
implementation of droplet precautions. Rubella is transmitted
through the nasopharyngeal secretions of the infected person, and is
also found in blood, stool, and urine. Because droplets associated
with the illness are larger than 5 mcg, the Centers for Disease
,Control and Prevention recommends placing clients who are
diagnosed with rubella on droplet precautions. Droplet precautions
include placing the client either in a private room or with other
clients who have the same disease, as well as using of a mask or
respira
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with bipolar
disorder and is taking lithium (Lithane). Which of the following
serum lithium levels indicates the client's dosage is appropriate for
maintenance therapy?
0.25 mEq/L
0.75 mEq/L
1.5 mEq/L
2.25 mEq/L.
Answer: 0.75 mEq/L
To answer this item, you need knowledge of therapeutic serum
lithium level levels. Based on your understanding of this
information, you can select the option with the serum lithium level
appropriate for maintenance therapy. This item requires
foundational thinking because you have to recall knowledge of
therapeutic serum lithium levels. Lithium is a mood-stabilizing
medication used in the treatment of bipolar I acute and recurrent
manic and depressive episodes. To achieve a therapeutic range, give
300 mg to 600 mg of lithium during the active phase. The
,therapeutic serum lithium level is between 0.8 mEq/L and 1.4
mEq/L. Maintenance levels of 0.4 to 1.3 mEq/L are then achieved for
clients who are prescribed lithium for long-term therapy. Because
small increments of dosage separate therapeutic, maintenance, and
toxic levels of lithium, knowledge of these levels is essential to
ensure safe, quality care. This serum lithium level indicates the
client's dosage is appropriate for
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing night sweats and
hemoptysis and is suspected to have active pulmonary tuberculosis.
Which of the following tests is used to confirm this diagnosis?
Tuberculin test
Chest x-ray
Enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) test
Sputum culture for acid-fast bacillus.
Answer: Sputum culture for acid-fast bacillus
In this item, you need knowledge of the route of transmission and
diagnostic criteria of tuberculosis. Based on an understanding of
these concepts, you can identify the correct option. This item
requires foundational thinking because you have to recall knowledge
of the appropriate diagnostic criteria for pulmonary tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium
tuberculosis, which is an airborne organism. Once infected, the
bacteria multiply freely after reaching the bronchi or alveoli.
, Typically, acquired immunity protects individuals from attaining
active tuberculosis. Infection is most common among those who are
immunocompromised and those who have been in repeated, close
contact with someone who has an undiagnosed case of active
tuberculosis. The lungs are primarily involved, but the infection can
spread to other organs. Symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis
include productive cough, fever, fatigue, weight loss, hemopt
◉ A nurse is collecting data on a newborn who was delivered 30 min
ago at the gestational age of 37 weeks. Which of the following
findings requires further intervention?
Vesicular rash
Respiratory rate 54/min
Abdominal distension
Heart rate142/min.
Answer: Abdominal distension
In this item, you need knowledge of expected findings, findings that
require no intervention, and findings requiring additional
intervention when collecting data on a newborn. Based on your
understanding of these concepts, you can select the correct option.
This item requires critical thinking because you have to analyze the
finding described in each option in relation to the gestational age of
a newborn who was delivered 30 min ago. Abdominal distension
that is present at birth indicates a tumor or an abdominal wall
PAPER 2026 FULL SOLUTION VIEW AHEAD
◉ A nursing supervisor is determining bed placement for four
clients. Which of the following clients should be placed on droplet
precautions?
A client who has rubella
A client who has measles
A client who has hepatitis A
A client who has Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Answer: A client who has rubella
To answer this item, you need knowledge of the pathophysiology
and transmissibility of the diseases listed in the options.
Additionally, you have to recall your knowledge of transmission-
based precaution levels. Based on your understanding of these
concepts, you can determine which client should be placed on
droplet precautions. This item requires critical thinking because you
have to evaluate the four clients to determine which client requires
implementation of droplet precautions. Rubella is transmitted
through the nasopharyngeal secretions of the infected person, and is
also found in blood, stool, and urine. Because droplets associated
with the illness are larger than 5 mcg, the Centers for Disease
,Control and Prevention recommends placing clients who are
diagnosed with rubella on droplet precautions. Droplet precautions
include placing the client either in a private room or with other
clients who have the same disease, as well as using of a mask or
respira
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with bipolar
disorder and is taking lithium (Lithane). Which of the following
serum lithium levels indicates the client's dosage is appropriate for
maintenance therapy?
0.25 mEq/L
0.75 mEq/L
1.5 mEq/L
2.25 mEq/L.
Answer: 0.75 mEq/L
To answer this item, you need knowledge of therapeutic serum
lithium level levels. Based on your understanding of this
information, you can select the option with the serum lithium level
appropriate for maintenance therapy. This item requires
foundational thinking because you have to recall knowledge of
therapeutic serum lithium levels. Lithium is a mood-stabilizing
medication used in the treatment of bipolar I acute and recurrent
manic and depressive episodes. To achieve a therapeutic range, give
300 mg to 600 mg of lithium during the active phase. The
,therapeutic serum lithium level is between 0.8 mEq/L and 1.4
mEq/L. Maintenance levels of 0.4 to 1.3 mEq/L are then achieved for
clients who are prescribed lithium for long-term therapy. Because
small increments of dosage separate therapeutic, maintenance, and
toxic levels of lithium, knowledge of these levels is essential to
ensure safe, quality care. This serum lithium level indicates the
client's dosage is appropriate for
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing night sweats and
hemoptysis and is suspected to have active pulmonary tuberculosis.
Which of the following tests is used to confirm this diagnosis?
Tuberculin test
Chest x-ray
Enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) test
Sputum culture for acid-fast bacillus.
Answer: Sputum culture for acid-fast bacillus
In this item, you need knowledge of the route of transmission and
diagnostic criteria of tuberculosis. Based on an understanding of
these concepts, you can identify the correct option. This item
requires foundational thinking because you have to recall knowledge
of the appropriate diagnostic criteria for pulmonary tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium
tuberculosis, which is an airborne organism. Once infected, the
bacteria multiply freely after reaching the bronchi or alveoli.
, Typically, acquired immunity protects individuals from attaining
active tuberculosis. Infection is most common among those who are
immunocompromised and those who have been in repeated, close
contact with someone who has an undiagnosed case of active
tuberculosis. The lungs are primarily involved, but the infection can
spread to other organs. Symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis
include productive cough, fever, fatigue, weight loss, hemopt
◉ A nurse is collecting data on a newborn who was delivered 30 min
ago at the gestational age of 37 weeks. Which of the following
findings requires further intervention?
Vesicular rash
Respiratory rate 54/min
Abdominal distension
Heart rate142/min.
Answer: Abdominal distension
In this item, you need knowledge of expected findings, findings that
require no intervention, and findings requiring additional
intervention when collecting data on a newborn. Based on your
understanding of these concepts, you can select the correct option.
This item requires critical thinking because you have to analyze the
finding described in each option in relation to the gestational age of
a newborn who was delivered 30 min ago. Abdominal distension
that is present at birth indicates a tumor or an abdominal wall
