ATI TESTING LEVEL 2 PROCTORED EXAM 2026
LATEST UPDATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a hearing impairment.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Encourage the client to repeat what the nurse has said.
Stand to the side of the client and speak directly into the client's ear.
Talk to the client by speaking in a loud tone of voice.
Avoid the use of hand gestures and motions when speaking with the client. - ANS-
Encourage the client to repeat what the nurse has said.
The nurse should have the client repeat back what is discussed. The nurse
should not rely on the client's nonverbal communications, such as a nod of the
head, to ensure the client understands the information.
A nurse is admitting a client who has just been diagnosed with active tuberculosis and
has experienced a 5.9 kg (13 lb) weight loss during the past 3 weeks. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
Obtain a sputum sample for mycobacterial culture.
Administer the first dose of antimycobacterial medications.
Refer the client to a dietitian to plan a healthy diet.
Initiate airborne precautions. - ANS-Initiate airborne precautions.
The greatest risk is that the client can transmit tuberculosis to other individuals;
therefore, the first action the nurse should take is to initiate airborne precautions
for this client. The nurse should place the client in a private room with negative
air pressure and at least six air exchanges per hour and use an N95 mask while
caring for the client.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative following a
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for treatment of benign prostatic
,hyperplasia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
"Notify your provider if you notice small pieces of tissue in your
urine."
"Any urinary incontinence will be permanent."
"Expect to see an increase in the amount of semen produced."
"Perform Kegel exercises several times throughout the day." - ANS-"Perform Kegel
exercises several times throughout the day."
The nurse should instruct the client on the performance of Kegel exercises, or
tightening and then relaxing the urinary sphincter, to assist the client in regaining
urinary control and eliminate dribbling or the leakage of urine. The nurse should
encourage the client to perform these exercises several times each day.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD). Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client
understands the teaching?
"I should drink 1.5 liters of water daily to keep hydrated."
"I should make my abdomen rise with each inhalation."
"I should inhale through my mouth and exhale through my nose."
"I should limit walks to 10 minutes daily in order to conserve my energy." - ANS-"I
should make my abdomen rise with each inhalation."
Diaphragmatic, or abdominal, breathing consists of consciously breathing by
moving the abdomen outward with each breath. Diaphragmatic breathing
decreases shortness of breath by moving the diaphragm upward to promote
removal of trapped air during exhalation.
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has a terminal illness. Which of the following
reactions to death should the nurse expect the preschooler to exhibit? (Select all that
apply.)
Fears transmitting their disease to others
Personifies death as being a type of monster
Exhibits interest in what happens to the body following death
Believes death is a temporary type of sleep
,Believes that their own thoughts can cause death - ANS-Believes death is a
temporary type of sleep is correct.
The nurse should expect a preschooler to view death as a temporary condition, a
type of sleep that is reversible.
Believes their thoughts can cause death is correct.
The nurse should expect a preschooler to believe that their thoughts can cause death to
occur, which can lead to feelings of guilt and shame.
A school nurse is assessing a school-age child who has erythema infectiosum (fifth
disease). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Otitis media
Parotitis
Facial eruption
Lymphadenopathy - ANS-Facial eruption
The nurse should identify that facial eruption, predominantly located on the
cheeks, is a manifestation of erythema infectiosum. The child has a "slapped
face" appearance. The eruption generally disappears after 4 days, but can
reappear if the skin is traumatized or irritated by sun, heat, cold, or friction.
A nurse is teaching a female adult client who is obese about disease management.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Average body fat for women is 15%.
Obesity can cause osteoporosis.
Morbid obesity is measured as a BMI over 40.
Coronary artery disease increases with a waist size of 81.28 cm (32 in). - ANS-Morbid
obesity is measured as a BMI over 40.
The nurse should instruct the client that the expected reference range for a
healthy weight is a BMI of 25 or less. A client who has a BMI of 40 or greater is
considered morbidly obese.
A nurse is teaching about foot care with a group of older adults who have type 1
diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
, Soak feet daily to soften calluses.
Apply a heating pad to the feet to improve circulation.
Choose sandals with open toes to wear in the summer.
Trim toenails straight across to prevent ingrown toenails. - ANS-Trim toenails straight
across to prevent ingrown toenails.
The nurse should instruct the clients to trim toenails straight across to prevent
ingrown toenails that increase the risk for tissue breakdown and infection.
A nurse is assessing for manifestations of hyponatremia in a client who has been taking
twice the prescribed dose of a diuretic. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
Increased deep tendon reflexes
Hypoactive bowel sounds
Decreased level of consciousness
Bradycardia - ANS-Decreased level of consciousness
The nurse should expect a client who has hyponatremia to have cerebral edema and
increased intracranial pressure as fluid moves into the cells in the brain. This can
manifest as confusion, changes in level of consciousness, and seizures.
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's disease. The nurse should identify that
the client is at risk for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis - ANS-Metabolic alkalosis
The nurse should identify that with Cushing's disease, also known as hypercortisolism,
adrenocorticotropic hormone levels are low due to hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex.
This leads to an increase is renal excretion of potassium and, therefore, hypokalemia.
This electrolyte imbalance puts the client at risk for metabolic alkalosis as the kidneys
try to retain potassium by increasing hydrogen ion excretion, and as potassium moves
out of the cells and into the extracellular fluid and hydrogen ions move into the cells.
LATEST UPDATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a hearing impairment.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Encourage the client to repeat what the nurse has said.
Stand to the side of the client and speak directly into the client's ear.
Talk to the client by speaking in a loud tone of voice.
Avoid the use of hand gestures and motions when speaking with the client. - ANS-
Encourage the client to repeat what the nurse has said.
The nurse should have the client repeat back what is discussed. The nurse
should not rely on the client's nonverbal communications, such as a nod of the
head, to ensure the client understands the information.
A nurse is admitting a client who has just been diagnosed with active tuberculosis and
has experienced a 5.9 kg (13 lb) weight loss during the past 3 weeks. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
Obtain a sputum sample for mycobacterial culture.
Administer the first dose of antimycobacterial medications.
Refer the client to a dietitian to plan a healthy diet.
Initiate airborne precautions. - ANS-Initiate airborne precautions.
The greatest risk is that the client can transmit tuberculosis to other individuals;
therefore, the first action the nurse should take is to initiate airborne precautions
for this client. The nurse should place the client in a private room with negative
air pressure and at least six air exchanges per hour and use an N95 mask while
caring for the client.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative following a
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for treatment of benign prostatic
,hyperplasia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
"Notify your provider if you notice small pieces of tissue in your
urine."
"Any urinary incontinence will be permanent."
"Expect to see an increase in the amount of semen produced."
"Perform Kegel exercises several times throughout the day." - ANS-"Perform Kegel
exercises several times throughout the day."
The nurse should instruct the client on the performance of Kegel exercises, or
tightening and then relaxing the urinary sphincter, to assist the client in regaining
urinary control and eliminate dribbling or the leakage of urine. The nurse should
encourage the client to perform these exercises several times each day.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD). Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client
understands the teaching?
"I should drink 1.5 liters of water daily to keep hydrated."
"I should make my abdomen rise with each inhalation."
"I should inhale through my mouth and exhale through my nose."
"I should limit walks to 10 minutes daily in order to conserve my energy." - ANS-"I
should make my abdomen rise with each inhalation."
Diaphragmatic, or abdominal, breathing consists of consciously breathing by
moving the abdomen outward with each breath. Diaphragmatic breathing
decreases shortness of breath by moving the diaphragm upward to promote
removal of trapped air during exhalation.
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has a terminal illness. Which of the following
reactions to death should the nurse expect the preschooler to exhibit? (Select all that
apply.)
Fears transmitting their disease to others
Personifies death as being a type of monster
Exhibits interest in what happens to the body following death
Believes death is a temporary type of sleep
,Believes that their own thoughts can cause death - ANS-Believes death is a
temporary type of sleep is correct.
The nurse should expect a preschooler to view death as a temporary condition, a
type of sleep that is reversible.
Believes their thoughts can cause death is correct.
The nurse should expect a preschooler to believe that their thoughts can cause death to
occur, which can lead to feelings of guilt and shame.
A school nurse is assessing a school-age child who has erythema infectiosum (fifth
disease). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Otitis media
Parotitis
Facial eruption
Lymphadenopathy - ANS-Facial eruption
The nurse should identify that facial eruption, predominantly located on the
cheeks, is a manifestation of erythema infectiosum. The child has a "slapped
face" appearance. The eruption generally disappears after 4 days, but can
reappear if the skin is traumatized or irritated by sun, heat, cold, or friction.
A nurse is teaching a female adult client who is obese about disease management.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Average body fat for women is 15%.
Obesity can cause osteoporosis.
Morbid obesity is measured as a BMI over 40.
Coronary artery disease increases with a waist size of 81.28 cm (32 in). - ANS-Morbid
obesity is measured as a BMI over 40.
The nurse should instruct the client that the expected reference range for a
healthy weight is a BMI of 25 or less. A client who has a BMI of 40 or greater is
considered morbidly obese.
A nurse is teaching about foot care with a group of older adults who have type 1
diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
, Soak feet daily to soften calluses.
Apply a heating pad to the feet to improve circulation.
Choose sandals with open toes to wear in the summer.
Trim toenails straight across to prevent ingrown toenails. - ANS-Trim toenails straight
across to prevent ingrown toenails.
The nurse should instruct the clients to trim toenails straight across to prevent
ingrown toenails that increase the risk for tissue breakdown and infection.
A nurse is assessing for manifestations of hyponatremia in a client who has been taking
twice the prescribed dose of a diuretic. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
Increased deep tendon reflexes
Hypoactive bowel sounds
Decreased level of consciousness
Bradycardia - ANS-Decreased level of consciousness
The nurse should expect a client who has hyponatremia to have cerebral edema and
increased intracranial pressure as fluid moves into the cells in the brain. This can
manifest as confusion, changes in level of consciousness, and seizures.
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's disease. The nurse should identify that
the client is at risk for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis - ANS-Metabolic alkalosis
The nurse should identify that with Cushing's disease, also known as hypercortisolism,
adrenocorticotropic hormone levels are low due to hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex.
This leads to an increase is renal excretion of potassium and, therefore, hypokalemia.
This electrolyte imbalance puts the client at risk for metabolic alkalosis as the kidneys
try to retain potassium by increasing hydrogen ion excretion, and as potassium moves
out of the cells and into the extracellular fluid and hydrogen ions move into the cells.
