ATI Comprehensive Exit Exam: 180 Questions & Answers
(actual answers) 2026!!!
Informed Consent for ECT - ANSWERS💫✔️-A client has the right to withdraw consent for the treatment
at any time.
Fraying on Electrical Cord - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should first remove the device from the room.
Hydromorphone Prescription - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should count the current number of unit doses
available in the medication dispensing system.
Priority Finding Post Cast Placement - ANSWERS💫✔️-A client 2 hours post cast placement with 2+ pitting
edema and pallor has the priority finding.
Disulfiram Alcohol Use - ANSWERS💫✔️-A client should limit alcohol use to one drink daily while taking
disulfiram.
Fluoxetine and Tyramine - ANSWERS💫✔️-A client should avoid foods containing tyramine while taking
fluoxetine.
Sustained-Release Methylphenidate - ANSWERS💫✔️-A client should take the sustained-release
methylphenidate every morning.
Major Depressive Disorder Precautions - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should implement seizure
precautions for the client.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder Expectation - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should expect the client to be
preoccupied with aging.
Time Management in Nursing - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should first determine goals of the day.
,Change-of-Shift Assessment Priority - ANSWERS💫✔️-The priority finding is a client with pneumonia,
productive cough, and fever of 38.8° C (101.8° F).
Medication Administration Documentation - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should document administration
of the medication upon removal from the medication dispensing system.
Withholding Medication - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should withhold hydromorphone if the client does
not appear to be in pain.
Client Teaching in Mental Health - ANSWERS💫✔️-Understanding is indicated when a client states they
will take their lithium on an empty stomach.
Seizure Precautions - ANSWERS💫✔️-Implementing seizure precautions is a priority action for a client
with major depressive disorder.
Client Assessment in Mental Health - ANSWERS💫✔️-Encouraging the client to verbalize feelings is an
important action but not the first priority.
Electrical Device Safety - ANSWERS💫✔️-Reporting the defect to the equipment maintenance staff is
necessary but should follow immediate removal of the device.
Medication Dispensing System - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should ensure the device inspection sticker is
current as part of routine safety checks.
Postoperative Care - ANSWERS💫✔️-Monitoring for pain is crucial after administering hydromorphone.
Effective Client Teaching - ANSWERS💫✔️-Clients should be able to articulate the importance of
medication adherence.
Managing Nursing Tasks - ANSWERS💫✔️-Developing an hourly time frame for tasks can help manage
time effectively.
,Client Assessment Findings - ANSWERS💫✔️-Identifying priority findings is essential during shift changes.
Understanding Medication Effects - ANSWERS💫✔️-Clients must understand the effects and side effects
of their medications.
Determine goals of the day - ANSWERS💫✔️-Establish specific objectives for daily activities.
Magnesium sulfate via continuous IV infusion - ANSWERS💫✔️-A treatment for preeclampsia requiring
careful monitoring.
Restrict the client's total fluid intake to 250 mL/hr - ANSWERS💫✔️-A guideline for fluid management in
certain medical conditions.
Measure the client's urine output every hour - ANSWERS💫✔️-A critical action to monitor kidney
function and fluid balance.
Give the client protamine if signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity occur - ANSWERS💫✔️-An emergency
intervention for reversing magnesium toxicity.
Monitor the FHR via Doppler every 30 min - ANSWERS💫✔️-A procedure to assess fetal heart rate during
labor.
Wounds healing by primary intention - ANSWERS💫✔️-Wounds that heal with minimal scarring, typically
surgical incisions.
Approximated surgical incision - ANSWERS💫✔️-A type of wound expected to heal by primary intention.
Client taking clozapine to treat schizophrenia and reports sore throat - ANSWERS💫✔️-A priority client
due to potential agranulocytosis risk.
, Client has OCD and is upset about a change in daily routine - ANSWERS💫✔️-A client with stable
condition, less urgent than others.
Client has narcissistic personality disorder and is mocking others during group therapy - ANSWERS💫✔️-
A client displaying disruptive behavior, but not immediately life-threatening.
Client who has depressive disorder and requires assistance with ADLs - ANSWERS💫✔️-A client needing
support but not in immediate danger.
Implanted venous access port - ANSWERS💫✔️-A device for long-term venous access in patients.
A non-coring needle - ANSWERS💫✔️-A specialized needle used to access implanted ports.
Client who has pneumonia and feels chest pain - ANSWERS💫✔️-A patient requiring urgent assessment
for potential cardiac issues.
12 lead ECG - ANSWERS💫✔️-A priority diagnostic test for evaluating cardiac function.
Assessing growth and development of a 3 y/o child - ANSWERS💫✔️-Evaluating developmental
milestones in early childhood.
Can your child ride a tricycle? - ANSWERS💫✔️-A question to assess gross motor skills in a 3-year-old.
Fetal heart tones assessment at 12 weeks of gestation - ANSWERS💫✔️-A procedure to monitor fetal
health early in pregnancy.
Position the ultrasound stethoscope above the symphysis pubis to assess the FHR - ANSWERS💫✔️-A
technique for detecting fetal heart tones during early pregnancy.
Chest tube with a water seal drainage system - ANSWERS💫✔️-A system used to manage pleural
effusions or pneumothorax.
(actual answers) 2026!!!
Informed Consent for ECT - ANSWERS💫✔️-A client has the right to withdraw consent for the treatment
at any time.
Fraying on Electrical Cord - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should first remove the device from the room.
Hydromorphone Prescription - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should count the current number of unit doses
available in the medication dispensing system.
Priority Finding Post Cast Placement - ANSWERS💫✔️-A client 2 hours post cast placement with 2+ pitting
edema and pallor has the priority finding.
Disulfiram Alcohol Use - ANSWERS💫✔️-A client should limit alcohol use to one drink daily while taking
disulfiram.
Fluoxetine and Tyramine - ANSWERS💫✔️-A client should avoid foods containing tyramine while taking
fluoxetine.
Sustained-Release Methylphenidate - ANSWERS💫✔️-A client should take the sustained-release
methylphenidate every morning.
Major Depressive Disorder Precautions - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should implement seizure
precautions for the client.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder Expectation - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should expect the client to be
preoccupied with aging.
Time Management in Nursing - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should first determine goals of the day.
,Change-of-Shift Assessment Priority - ANSWERS💫✔️-The priority finding is a client with pneumonia,
productive cough, and fever of 38.8° C (101.8° F).
Medication Administration Documentation - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should document administration
of the medication upon removal from the medication dispensing system.
Withholding Medication - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should withhold hydromorphone if the client does
not appear to be in pain.
Client Teaching in Mental Health - ANSWERS💫✔️-Understanding is indicated when a client states they
will take their lithium on an empty stomach.
Seizure Precautions - ANSWERS💫✔️-Implementing seizure precautions is a priority action for a client
with major depressive disorder.
Client Assessment in Mental Health - ANSWERS💫✔️-Encouraging the client to verbalize feelings is an
important action but not the first priority.
Electrical Device Safety - ANSWERS💫✔️-Reporting the defect to the equipment maintenance staff is
necessary but should follow immediate removal of the device.
Medication Dispensing System - ANSWERS💫✔️-The nurse should ensure the device inspection sticker is
current as part of routine safety checks.
Postoperative Care - ANSWERS💫✔️-Monitoring for pain is crucial after administering hydromorphone.
Effective Client Teaching - ANSWERS💫✔️-Clients should be able to articulate the importance of
medication adherence.
Managing Nursing Tasks - ANSWERS💫✔️-Developing an hourly time frame for tasks can help manage
time effectively.
,Client Assessment Findings - ANSWERS💫✔️-Identifying priority findings is essential during shift changes.
Understanding Medication Effects - ANSWERS💫✔️-Clients must understand the effects and side effects
of their medications.
Determine goals of the day - ANSWERS💫✔️-Establish specific objectives for daily activities.
Magnesium sulfate via continuous IV infusion - ANSWERS💫✔️-A treatment for preeclampsia requiring
careful monitoring.
Restrict the client's total fluid intake to 250 mL/hr - ANSWERS💫✔️-A guideline for fluid management in
certain medical conditions.
Measure the client's urine output every hour - ANSWERS💫✔️-A critical action to monitor kidney
function and fluid balance.
Give the client protamine if signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity occur - ANSWERS💫✔️-An emergency
intervention for reversing magnesium toxicity.
Monitor the FHR via Doppler every 30 min - ANSWERS💫✔️-A procedure to assess fetal heart rate during
labor.
Wounds healing by primary intention - ANSWERS💫✔️-Wounds that heal with minimal scarring, typically
surgical incisions.
Approximated surgical incision - ANSWERS💫✔️-A type of wound expected to heal by primary intention.
Client taking clozapine to treat schizophrenia and reports sore throat - ANSWERS💫✔️-A priority client
due to potential agranulocytosis risk.
, Client has OCD and is upset about a change in daily routine - ANSWERS💫✔️-A client with stable
condition, less urgent than others.
Client has narcissistic personality disorder and is mocking others during group therapy - ANSWERS💫✔️-
A client displaying disruptive behavior, but not immediately life-threatening.
Client who has depressive disorder and requires assistance with ADLs - ANSWERS💫✔️-A client needing
support but not in immediate danger.
Implanted venous access port - ANSWERS💫✔️-A device for long-term venous access in patients.
A non-coring needle - ANSWERS💫✔️-A specialized needle used to access implanted ports.
Client who has pneumonia and feels chest pain - ANSWERS💫✔️-A patient requiring urgent assessment
for potential cardiac issues.
12 lead ECG - ANSWERS💫✔️-A priority diagnostic test for evaluating cardiac function.
Assessing growth and development of a 3 y/o child - ANSWERS💫✔️-Evaluating developmental
milestones in early childhood.
Can your child ride a tricycle? - ANSWERS💫✔️-A question to assess gross motor skills in a 3-year-old.
Fetal heart tones assessment at 12 weeks of gestation - ANSWERS💫✔️-A procedure to monitor fetal
health early in pregnancy.
Position the ultrasound stethoscope above the symphysis pubis to assess the FHR - ANSWERS💫✔️-A
technique for detecting fetal heart tones during early pregnancy.
Chest tube with a water seal drainage system - ANSWERS💫✔️-A system used to manage pleural
effusions or pneumothorax.
