RN ATI CONCEPT BASED ASSESSMENT LEVEL
3 EXAM 2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following gastric bypass surgery for
management of obesity. which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. i will apply moisturizing lotion between skin folds.
b. i will remain in a reclining position for 30 minutes after i eat.
c. i will return to my normal diet in 3 weeks.
d. i will need to take digestive enzymes daily. - ANS-i will remain in a reclining
position for 30 minutes after i eat.
a nurse in an acute mental health unit is caring for a newly admitted client who has
obsessive compulsive disorder. the client is repeatedly washing her hands. which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a. physically prevent the client from repeating compulsive acts.
b. teach the client to use thought stopping techniques.
c. allow the client to choose from a list of alternative activities.
d. administer diphenhydramine IV to the client. - ANS-teach the client to use thought
stopping techniques.
a nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and has a history of sexually
transmitted infections. upon examination, the nurse notes a large, cauliflower like cluster
of lesions near the vagina. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. prepare the client for a cesarean section to prevent newborn contact with the lesions.
b. initiate contact precautions for the client.
c. monitor the client for progressive fetal descent.
d. administer penicillin G to the client IV to decrease the size of the lesions. - ANS-
monitor the client for progressive fetal descent.
a nurse is assessing a client who is in the early stages of alzheimer's disease. which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. the client cannot recall the year.
b. the client exhibits a more aggressive personality.
c. the client misplaces familiar objects.
d. the client is unable to manage personal finances. - ANS-the client misplaces
familiar objects.
,may be an indication of a stroke in clients with sickle cell anemia. - ANS-severe
headache
a nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a school age child who has sickle cell
anemia. which of the following statements should the nurse include?
a. you should report to the provider if your child has a severe headache.
b. you should apply cold compresses to your child's affected joints.
c. you should restrict your child's intake of fluids.
d. you should administer a stool softener to your child each day. - ANS-you should
report to the provider if your child has a severe headache.
a nurse in an infertility clinic is providing teaching to a client about her upcoming
hysterosalpingography. which of the following statements should the nurse make?
a. you might feel pain in your shoulder after the procedure.
b. you will schedule the exam 3 to 5 days before your period is duel.
c. the procedure is performed under general anesthesia.
d. the procedure checks for fibroids that hinder implantation. - ANS-you might feel
pain in your shoulder after the procedure.
a nurse is planning care for a client who has adenocarcinoma and associated
thrombocytopenia. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
a. apply pressure to the client's venipuncture sites for a total of 5 min.
b. use a firm bristled toothbrush to remove bacteria from the client's teeth.
c. initiate fall precautions for the client.
d. check the client's IV site for bleeding every 8 hr. - ANS-initiate fall precautions for
the client.
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is receiving radiation therapy for
hodgkin's lymphoma. which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. i will floss my teeth after each meal.
b. i can take aspirin if i get a headache.
c. i can use a suppository if i experience constipation.
d. i will apply ice to the area if i get a bruise. - ANS-i will apply ice to the area if i get a
bruise.
a nurse is assessing the fluid balance of a school age child who has acute
poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis and is experiencing inflammation. which of the
following actions is the nurse's priority?
a. monitor the childs BUN and creatinine levels regularly.
b. keep a precise daily account of the child's intake and output.
c. measure the child's bp manually every 4 hr.
d. maintain a strict record of the child's daily weight. - ANS-maintain a strict record of
the child's daily weight.
,a nurse is caring for a client following a hemorrhagic stroke. which of the following
routine prescriptions should the nurse clarify?
a. perform neurologic checks hourly.
b. maintain the head of the bed at 20 degrees.
c. initiate alteplase infusion.
d. implement seizure precautions. - ANS-initiate alteplase infusion.
a nurse is providing nutritional teaching to a client who has leukemia and is
experiencing neutropenia. which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
select all that apply.
a. refrigerate foods within 2 hr of purchase from the grocery store.
b. discard leftovers after 5 days.
c. thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator.
d. avoid buffet style restaurants.
e. refrigerate leftovers within 3 hr. - ANS-thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator.
avoid buffet style restaurants.
a nurse is teaching a client who has tobacco use disorder about the use of nicotine
patches as an aid in smoking cessation. which of the following statements indicates the
client understands the teaching.
a. i should leave each nicotine patch on for 12 hours before replacing.
b. i should expect to have heartburn while using a nicotine patch.
c. i should adjust the dosage of the nicotine patch if i crave a cigarette.
d. i should gradually decrease the dose of the nicotine patch over several weeks. -
ANS-i should gradually decrease the dose of the nicotine patch over several
weeks.
a nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who has borderline personality disorder.
which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
a. the client needs others to be responsible for decisions about his life.
b. the client has a sense of self importance and requires admiration.
c. the client exhibits a pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships.
d. the client is preoccupied with following the rules and being organized. - ANS-the
client exhibits a pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships.
a community health nurse is assessing an older adult client. which of the following
situations should the nurse identify as a possible indication of undue influence?
a. the client stays with her son one night each week.
b. the client's niece moves into her home to provide care.
c. the client rarely signs legal documents regarding her medical care.
d. the client has increased her attendance at family gatherings. - ANS-the client's
niece moves into her home to provide care.
a nurse is teaching a client about ways to prevent melanoma. which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. limit exposure in tanning beds to 15 min per session.
, b. avoid sun exposure after 1500.
c. keep a body map of skin abnormalities.
d. inspect the entire body once every 3 months for lesions. - ANS-keep a body map of
skin abnormalities.
a nurse is assessing a group of clients who have personality disorders. which of the
following clients should the nurse identify as having characteristics of schizoid
personality disorder?
a. a client who suspects that others are attacking his reputation.
b. a client who is uncomfortable when she is not the center of attention.
c. a client who demonstrates frequent self mutilating behavior.
d. a client who dislikes having close relationships with other people. - ANS-a client who
dislikes having close relationships with other people.
a nurse is discussing palliative care with the family of a client who is terminally ill. which
of the following information should the nurse include?
a. palliative care begins once life saving treatments have been stopped.
b. palliative care includes a variety of therapies.
c. palliative care requires the client to sign a DNR.
d. palliative care must be provided in the home setting. - ANS-palliative care includes a
variety of therapies.
a nurse is reviewing the lab report of a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and has
preeclampsia. which of the following results should the nurse recognize as an indication
that the client could be developing HELLP syndrome?
a. alanine aminotransferase 41 units/L.
b. platelets 150,000.
c. hgb 16 g/dL
d. creatinine clearance 105 mL/min. - ANS-alanine aminotransferase 41 units/L
a nurse is developing a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has bulimia
nervosa. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
a. weigh the client weekly for the first month.
b. tell the client that privileges are based on treatment compliance.
c. stay with the client for 15 min following each meal.
d. allow the client to be responsible for scheduling mealtimes throughout the week. -
ANS-tell the client that privileges are based on treatment compliance.
a nurse is caring for a client who has gestational hypertension and is experiencing
postpartum hemorrhage. which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate
administering?
a. dinoprostone.
b. misoprostol.
c. methylergonovine.
d. carboprost. - ANS-misoprostol
3 EXAM 2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following gastric bypass surgery for
management of obesity. which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. i will apply moisturizing lotion between skin folds.
b. i will remain in a reclining position for 30 minutes after i eat.
c. i will return to my normal diet in 3 weeks.
d. i will need to take digestive enzymes daily. - ANS-i will remain in a reclining
position for 30 minutes after i eat.
a nurse in an acute mental health unit is caring for a newly admitted client who has
obsessive compulsive disorder. the client is repeatedly washing her hands. which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a. physically prevent the client from repeating compulsive acts.
b. teach the client to use thought stopping techniques.
c. allow the client to choose from a list of alternative activities.
d. administer diphenhydramine IV to the client. - ANS-teach the client to use thought
stopping techniques.
a nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and has a history of sexually
transmitted infections. upon examination, the nurse notes a large, cauliflower like cluster
of lesions near the vagina. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. prepare the client for a cesarean section to prevent newborn contact with the lesions.
b. initiate contact precautions for the client.
c. monitor the client for progressive fetal descent.
d. administer penicillin G to the client IV to decrease the size of the lesions. - ANS-
monitor the client for progressive fetal descent.
a nurse is assessing a client who is in the early stages of alzheimer's disease. which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. the client cannot recall the year.
b. the client exhibits a more aggressive personality.
c. the client misplaces familiar objects.
d. the client is unable to manage personal finances. - ANS-the client misplaces
familiar objects.
,may be an indication of a stroke in clients with sickle cell anemia. - ANS-severe
headache
a nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a school age child who has sickle cell
anemia. which of the following statements should the nurse include?
a. you should report to the provider if your child has a severe headache.
b. you should apply cold compresses to your child's affected joints.
c. you should restrict your child's intake of fluids.
d. you should administer a stool softener to your child each day. - ANS-you should
report to the provider if your child has a severe headache.
a nurse in an infertility clinic is providing teaching to a client about her upcoming
hysterosalpingography. which of the following statements should the nurse make?
a. you might feel pain in your shoulder after the procedure.
b. you will schedule the exam 3 to 5 days before your period is duel.
c. the procedure is performed under general anesthesia.
d. the procedure checks for fibroids that hinder implantation. - ANS-you might feel
pain in your shoulder after the procedure.
a nurse is planning care for a client who has adenocarcinoma and associated
thrombocytopenia. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
a. apply pressure to the client's venipuncture sites for a total of 5 min.
b. use a firm bristled toothbrush to remove bacteria from the client's teeth.
c. initiate fall precautions for the client.
d. check the client's IV site for bleeding every 8 hr. - ANS-initiate fall precautions for
the client.
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is receiving radiation therapy for
hodgkin's lymphoma. which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. i will floss my teeth after each meal.
b. i can take aspirin if i get a headache.
c. i can use a suppository if i experience constipation.
d. i will apply ice to the area if i get a bruise. - ANS-i will apply ice to the area if i get a
bruise.
a nurse is assessing the fluid balance of a school age child who has acute
poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis and is experiencing inflammation. which of the
following actions is the nurse's priority?
a. monitor the childs BUN and creatinine levels regularly.
b. keep a precise daily account of the child's intake and output.
c. measure the child's bp manually every 4 hr.
d. maintain a strict record of the child's daily weight. - ANS-maintain a strict record of
the child's daily weight.
,a nurse is caring for a client following a hemorrhagic stroke. which of the following
routine prescriptions should the nurse clarify?
a. perform neurologic checks hourly.
b. maintain the head of the bed at 20 degrees.
c. initiate alteplase infusion.
d. implement seizure precautions. - ANS-initiate alteplase infusion.
a nurse is providing nutritional teaching to a client who has leukemia and is
experiencing neutropenia. which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
select all that apply.
a. refrigerate foods within 2 hr of purchase from the grocery store.
b. discard leftovers after 5 days.
c. thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator.
d. avoid buffet style restaurants.
e. refrigerate leftovers within 3 hr. - ANS-thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator.
avoid buffet style restaurants.
a nurse is teaching a client who has tobacco use disorder about the use of nicotine
patches as an aid in smoking cessation. which of the following statements indicates the
client understands the teaching.
a. i should leave each nicotine patch on for 12 hours before replacing.
b. i should expect to have heartburn while using a nicotine patch.
c. i should adjust the dosage of the nicotine patch if i crave a cigarette.
d. i should gradually decrease the dose of the nicotine patch over several weeks. -
ANS-i should gradually decrease the dose of the nicotine patch over several
weeks.
a nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who has borderline personality disorder.
which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
a. the client needs others to be responsible for decisions about his life.
b. the client has a sense of self importance and requires admiration.
c. the client exhibits a pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships.
d. the client is preoccupied with following the rules and being organized. - ANS-the
client exhibits a pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships.
a community health nurse is assessing an older adult client. which of the following
situations should the nurse identify as a possible indication of undue influence?
a. the client stays with her son one night each week.
b. the client's niece moves into her home to provide care.
c. the client rarely signs legal documents regarding her medical care.
d. the client has increased her attendance at family gatherings. - ANS-the client's
niece moves into her home to provide care.
a nurse is teaching a client about ways to prevent melanoma. which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. limit exposure in tanning beds to 15 min per session.
, b. avoid sun exposure after 1500.
c. keep a body map of skin abnormalities.
d. inspect the entire body once every 3 months for lesions. - ANS-keep a body map of
skin abnormalities.
a nurse is assessing a group of clients who have personality disorders. which of the
following clients should the nurse identify as having characteristics of schizoid
personality disorder?
a. a client who suspects that others are attacking his reputation.
b. a client who is uncomfortable when she is not the center of attention.
c. a client who demonstrates frequent self mutilating behavior.
d. a client who dislikes having close relationships with other people. - ANS-a client who
dislikes having close relationships with other people.
a nurse is discussing palliative care with the family of a client who is terminally ill. which
of the following information should the nurse include?
a. palliative care begins once life saving treatments have been stopped.
b. palliative care includes a variety of therapies.
c. palliative care requires the client to sign a DNR.
d. palliative care must be provided in the home setting. - ANS-palliative care includes a
variety of therapies.
a nurse is reviewing the lab report of a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and has
preeclampsia. which of the following results should the nurse recognize as an indication
that the client could be developing HELLP syndrome?
a. alanine aminotransferase 41 units/L.
b. platelets 150,000.
c. hgb 16 g/dL
d. creatinine clearance 105 mL/min. - ANS-alanine aminotransferase 41 units/L
a nurse is developing a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has bulimia
nervosa. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
a. weigh the client weekly for the first month.
b. tell the client that privileges are based on treatment compliance.
c. stay with the client for 15 min following each meal.
d. allow the client to be responsible for scheduling mealtimes throughout the week. -
ANS-tell the client that privileges are based on treatment compliance.
a nurse is caring for a client who has gestational hypertension and is experiencing
postpartum hemorrhage. which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate
administering?
a. dinoprostone.
b. misoprostol.
c. methylergonovine.
d. carboprost. - ANS-misoprostol
