ATI PRACTICE MOCK TEST WITH ANSWER
RATIONALES 2026
◉ A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma about the
use of a metered-dose inhaler. The nurse should identify that which
of the following client actions indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
a. Breathing in rapidly while administering the medication
b. Washing the plastic case and cap of the inhaler in the dishwasher
c. Holding breath for 10 seconds after inhaling
d. Waiting 15 seconds between puffs, if two puffs are required
Answer: c. Holding breath for 10 seconds after inhaling
◉ A nurse is reviewing the lab findings of a client who developed
chest pain 6 hr ago. The nurse should identify which of the following
findings as an indication of a MI?
a. Creatine kinase (CK-MB) 85 units/L
b. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) 65 mg/dL
c. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 28 units/L
d. Troponin I 8 ng/mL
,Answer: d. Troponin I 8 ng/mL
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who had a nephrostomy tube
inserted 12 hr ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider?
a. The client's urinary output has increased.
b. The client reports back pain.
c. The client's urine color is red tinged.
d. The client's BUN is 18 mg/dL.
Answer: b. The client reports back pain.
◉ A nurse is providing discharge teaching about infection
prevention to a client who has AIDS. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will eat a salad at least once each day to increase my intake of
vitamin K."
b. "I can work in my flower garden as long as I wear gardening
gloves to cover my skin."
c. "I will no longer floss my teeth after brushing my teeth."
d. "I can sip on a glass of juice for at least 2 hours before I should
discard it."
Answer: c. "I will no longer floss my teeth after brushing my teeth."
,◉ A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postop
following a modified radical mastectomy. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
a. Flex the affected arm when ambulating.
b. Numbness can occur along the inside of the affected arm.
c. Begin active range-of-motion exercises 1 day after surgery.
d. Dress in clothing that fits snugly.
Answer: b. Numbness can occur along the inside of the affected arm.
◉ A nurse is providing postop teaching for a client who had a total
knee arthroplasty. Which if the following instruction should the
nurse include?
a. Flex the foot every hour when awake.
b. Place a pillow under the knee when lying in bed.
c. Lower the leg when sitting in a chair.
d. Ensure the leg is abducted when resting in bed
Answer: a. Flex the foot every hour when awake.
, ◉ A nurse is providing education to a client who is at risk for
osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include?
a. Begin taking glucosamine supplements.
b. Walk for 30 min four times per week.
c. Jog for 15 min two times per week.
d. Avoid taking over-the-counter calcium supplements.
Answer: b. Walk for 30 min four times per week.
◉ A nurse is providing preop teaching for a client who is scheduled
for a mastectomy. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make?
a. "You should accept your body image change before discharge."
b. "It is important for you to look at the incisional site when the
dressings are removed."
c. "I will refer you to community resources that can provide
support."
d. "The scar will remain red and raised for many years after surgery."
Answer: c. "I will refer you to community resources that can provide
support."
RATIONALES 2026
◉ A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma about the
use of a metered-dose inhaler. The nurse should identify that which
of the following client actions indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
a. Breathing in rapidly while administering the medication
b. Washing the plastic case and cap of the inhaler in the dishwasher
c. Holding breath for 10 seconds after inhaling
d. Waiting 15 seconds between puffs, if two puffs are required
Answer: c. Holding breath for 10 seconds after inhaling
◉ A nurse is reviewing the lab findings of a client who developed
chest pain 6 hr ago. The nurse should identify which of the following
findings as an indication of a MI?
a. Creatine kinase (CK-MB) 85 units/L
b. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) 65 mg/dL
c. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 28 units/L
d. Troponin I 8 ng/mL
,Answer: d. Troponin I 8 ng/mL
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who had a nephrostomy tube
inserted 12 hr ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider?
a. The client's urinary output has increased.
b. The client reports back pain.
c. The client's urine color is red tinged.
d. The client's BUN is 18 mg/dL.
Answer: b. The client reports back pain.
◉ A nurse is providing discharge teaching about infection
prevention to a client who has AIDS. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will eat a salad at least once each day to increase my intake of
vitamin K."
b. "I can work in my flower garden as long as I wear gardening
gloves to cover my skin."
c. "I will no longer floss my teeth after brushing my teeth."
d. "I can sip on a glass of juice for at least 2 hours before I should
discard it."
Answer: c. "I will no longer floss my teeth after brushing my teeth."
,◉ A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postop
following a modified radical mastectomy. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
a. Flex the affected arm when ambulating.
b. Numbness can occur along the inside of the affected arm.
c. Begin active range-of-motion exercises 1 day after surgery.
d. Dress in clothing that fits snugly.
Answer: b. Numbness can occur along the inside of the affected arm.
◉ A nurse is providing postop teaching for a client who had a total
knee arthroplasty. Which if the following instruction should the
nurse include?
a. Flex the foot every hour when awake.
b. Place a pillow under the knee when lying in bed.
c. Lower the leg when sitting in a chair.
d. Ensure the leg is abducted when resting in bed
Answer: a. Flex the foot every hour when awake.
, ◉ A nurse is providing education to a client who is at risk for
osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include?
a. Begin taking glucosamine supplements.
b. Walk for 30 min four times per week.
c. Jog for 15 min two times per week.
d. Avoid taking over-the-counter calcium supplements.
Answer: b. Walk for 30 min four times per week.
◉ A nurse is providing preop teaching for a client who is scheduled
for a mastectomy. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make?
a. "You should accept your body image change before discharge."
b. "It is important for you to look at the incisional site when the
dressings are removed."
c. "I will refer you to community resources that can provide
support."
d. "The scar will remain red and raised for many years after surgery."
Answer: c. "I will refer you to community resources that can provide
support."
