ATI Comprehensive Exam Prep
ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND
NEW VERSION!!
What does petechiae over the chest after a lower leg injury mean?
-at risk for fat embolism syndrome
-PRIORITY FINDING
What is important about newborn safety?
-set hot water heater temp at 120 degree F or below
-DONT sleep with blanket
-make sure crib slats are no more than 2.5 in apart
-place baby's car seat rear facing until 2
What is within the LVN scope? Assistive personnel?
-LVN: insert NG tube
-AP scope: prepare bed, obtain stool sample
What should you instruct the client of a newborn baby regarding motor
vehicle safety?
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-place baby at 45 degree angle
-rear facing until 2 year old
-place blanket over baby AFTER harness is set
-secure retainer clip at level of baby's armpit
What about a physicial assessment is wrong?
-SHOULDNT write detailed notes
What are the steps of trach care for a child?
1. Take out inner cannula
2. Remove soiled dressing
3. Clean stoma
4. Replace collar
What is important regarding NPH and regular insulin?
-air into NPH, air into regular
-draw from regular, draw from NPH
-roll NPH between palms
-use same needle
What is care like for patients with DVT?
-elevate leg to reduce edema and improve blood flow
-encourage ambulation
-drink 2-3 L of fluid to decrease platelet aggreggation and prevent
dehydration
-place warm compress on leg
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For clients with uric acid formation urinary calculi, what foods can they
eat?
-oranges
-AVOID meats, alcohol, chicken
What is the first action a nurse should take when discharging a client
who was abused?
-develop a safety/escape plan
-THEN provide info about social services and support groups
What is the priority for children with cystic fibrosis?
-hemoptysis over 250 ml/24 hours indicates risk for brain hemorrhage
What are main manifestations of vaso occlusive crisis?
-hematuria (occlusion of kidneys)
-swelling of hands and feet
-visual disturbances (NOT hearing disturbances)
What are manifestations of autonomic dysreflexia?
-facial flushing
-nasal congestion
-headache
What is true about methadone?
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-can keep taking when pregnant
-can develop dependency
-can cause sedation
-don't take more than one dose EVER
What are signs of oxygen toxicity?
-bradypnea d/t respiratory depression
-substernal chest pain (for increased work of breathing)
-crackles
What are manifestations of digoxin toxicity?
-nausea
-anorexia
-stomach pain
-bradycardia
-visual disturbances
-diarrhea
-muscle weakness
What are indications that a client is at risk for pressure ulcers?
-low albumin/Hgb
-weight loss
-diarrhea
What is saw palmetto?
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ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND
NEW VERSION!!
What does petechiae over the chest after a lower leg injury mean?
-at risk for fat embolism syndrome
-PRIORITY FINDING
What is important about newborn safety?
-set hot water heater temp at 120 degree F or below
-DONT sleep with blanket
-make sure crib slats are no more than 2.5 in apart
-place baby's car seat rear facing until 2
What is within the LVN scope? Assistive personnel?
-LVN: insert NG tube
-AP scope: prepare bed, obtain stool sample
What should you instruct the client of a newborn baby regarding motor
vehicle safety?
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, ATI Comprehensive Exam Prep
-place baby at 45 degree angle
-rear facing until 2 year old
-place blanket over baby AFTER harness is set
-secure retainer clip at level of baby's armpit
What about a physicial assessment is wrong?
-SHOULDNT write detailed notes
What are the steps of trach care for a child?
1. Take out inner cannula
2. Remove soiled dressing
3. Clean stoma
4. Replace collar
What is important regarding NPH and regular insulin?
-air into NPH, air into regular
-draw from regular, draw from NPH
-roll NPH between palms
-use same needle
What is care like for patients with DVT?
-elevate leg to reduce edema and improve blood flow
-encourage ambulation
-drink 2-3 L of fluid to decrease platelet aggreggation and prevent
dehydration
-place warm compress on leg
2|Page
, ATI Comprehensive Exam Prep
For clients with uric acid formation urinary calculi, what foods can they
eat?
-oranges
-AVOID meats, alcohol, chicken
What is the first action a nurse should take when discharging a client
who was abused?
-develop a safety/escape plan
-THEN provide info about social services and support groups
What is the priority for children with cystic fibrosis?
-hemoptysis over 250 ml/24 hours indicates risk for brain hemorrhage
What are main manifestations of vaso occlusive crisis?
-hematuria (occlusion of kidneys)
-swelling of hands and feet
-visual disturbances (NOT hearing disturbances)
What are manifestations of autonomic dysreflexia?
-facial flushing
-nasal congestion
-headache
What is true about methadone?
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-can keep taking when pregnant
-can develop dependency
-can cause sedation
-don't take more than one dose EVER
What are signs of oxygen toxicity?
-bradypnea d/t respiratory depression
-substernal chest pain (for increased work of breathing)
-crackles
What are manifestations of digoxin toxicity?
-nausea
-anorexia
-stomach pain
-bradycardia
-visual disturbances
-diarrhea
-muscle weakness
What are indications that a client is at risk for pressure ulcers?
-low albumin/Hgb
-weight loss
-diarrhea
What is saw palmetto?
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