ATI BOARD VITALS 2026| COMPLETE EXAM SET (QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

ATI BOARD VITALS 2026|
COMPLETE EXAM SET (QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Plan to prevent Urinary diversion - ANSWERS-
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Use intermittent urinary catheterization at regular intervals
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COPD Diet - ANSWERS-soft, high-calorie, low-carbohydrate, high-
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fat, small frequent feedings
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What to report on a new born skin - ANSWERS-General petechia (small red/
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brown dots under skin) rx rx rx rx




Can be expected in certain areas but not generalized
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Adverse effect of anabolic steroid - ANSWERS-reduces height potential
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what is correct about left sided heart failure - ANSWERS-
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rest 15 mins between activities
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elastic stockings - ANSWERS-reduces peripheral edema
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When should you apply elastic stockings - ANSWERS-
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in the morning before getting out of bed
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what should you do after undergoing radiation therapy for cancer of the larynx -
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ANSWERS-wear a soft scarf around the neck
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What is the pain scale used for infants? - ANSWERS-level of activity
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when should you report when assessing a chest tube suction - ANSWERS-
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250 mL of sanguineous drainage over 3 hrs
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Rubella precautions - ANSWERS-airborne and contact
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what should you instruct a client with osteoarthritis to do - ANSWERS-
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apply capsaicin 4x daily rx rx rx




what should you report when changing a 3 day post op dressing - ANSWERS-
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yellowish/green drainage at the incision line rx rx rx rx rx




Betaxolol - ANSWERS-treats glaucoma rx rx rx




Betaxolol adverse effects - ANSWERS-bradycardia rx rx rx rx




what is the priority action when giving peritoneal dialysis - ANSWERS-
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ensure dialysate solution is at room temperature
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, What is a 200 mg Sodium restricted diet - ANSWERS-canned peaches
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what to inform the client before a bladder scan - ANSWERS-
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no discomfort should be felt
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Complication of a gastric ulcer - ANSWERS-Hematemesis rx rx rx rx rx rx




what should you report when taking epidural analgesia - ANSWERS-
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report leaking at the insertion site to the anesthesiologist
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what intervention is done during bladder irrigation - ANSWERS-
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maintain drainage flow rate to keep urine diluted to red-pink color
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Physical developmental recommendation - ANSWERS-
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provide unorganized play activities for the child each day
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pancrelipase - ANSWERS-decrease the number of stools rx rx rx rx rx rx




what is a contraindication for oral contraceptives - ANSWERS-
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intervention for nasoastric tube and enteral feeding intervention - ANSWERS-
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measure the pH of the gastric tube aspirate prior to administrating nutrients
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expected findings of liquid stools - ANSWERS-potassium level of 2.5
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adverse effect of metronidazole - ANSWERS-reddish brown urine
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mild effect of preeclampsia - ANSWERS-blurred vision
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what to do when taking Theophylline - ANSWERS-
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what to do when receiving meds through PCA pump after surgery - ANSWERS-
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increases fluid intake while receiving medication through PCA
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Ventipuncture - ANSWERS- rx rx


The process of cutting into or puncturing a vein, typically for the purpose of collecting
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blood sample for testing; also called phlebotomy
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Site: antecubital fossa insertion
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what should you do if you see edema above catheter site - ANSWERS-
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stop IV infusion
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what should be available when giving Heparin IV - ANSWERS-protamine sulfate
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What to do when the gastrostomy tube becomes clogged - ANSWERS-
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flush the tube with 60 mL water
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