ATI CMS FUNDAMENTALS (2026) COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS

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ATI CMS FUNDAMENTALS (2026)
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION
SUCCESS




Decreased physical development on 65 years and older- correct-answer --

decreased skin turgor

- thickening of fingernails/toenails

- increased blood pressure

- decrease production of saliva

- decreased bladder capacity




Middle Adult (35-65)- correct-answer -- generativity vs. stagnation

- use life as an opportunity for creativity and productivity

- concern for others

- well-being for next generation

- whole grans, fresh fruits, veggies

- increase vitamin D

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Physical development for Middle Adult (35-65)- correct-answer -- Skin turgor

- visual acuity, especially for near vision

- sense of taste

- height

- gastric secretions

- decreased glomerular filtration rate




Preventative Health Care- correct-answer -focuses on educating and equipping

clients to reduce and control risk factors for disease




Primary Health Care- correct-answer -Emphasizes health promotion and includes

prenatal and well baby care, family planning, nutrition counseling, and disease

control



ex. office or clinic, community health centers

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Secondary Health Care- correct-answer -includes the diagnosis and treatment of

acute illness and injury



ex. inpatient and emergency departments




Tertiary Health Care- correct-answer -acute care, involves the provision of

specialized and highly technical care



ex. intensive care, oncology centers, burn centers




Restorative health care- correct-answer -involves intermediate follow up care for

restoring health and promoting self care



ex. home health care, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing