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ATI HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM 3 LATEST
VERSIONS (VERSION A, B AND C) NEWEST EXAM TEST
UNDER NEW GUIDELINE 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS PERFECT TO PASS 2026/2027 ATI HEALTH
ASSESSMENT TEST EXAM
Version A
Select the sequence of techniques used during an examination of the abdomen :
a) percussion, inspection, palpation, auscultation
b) inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
c) inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
d) auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion - answer-c
While auscultating heart sounds on a 7-year-old child for a routine physical, the nurse hears an S3,
a soft murmur at left midsternal border, and a venous hum when the child is standing. Which of
these would be a correct interpretation of these findings? A) S3 is indicative of heart disease in
children.
B) These can all be normal findings in a child.
C) These are indicative of congenital problems.
D) The venous hum most likely indicates an aneurysm - answer-ANS: B
Physiologic S3 is common in children. A venous hum, caused by turbulence of blood flow in the jugular
venous system, is common in healthy children and has no pathologic significance. Heart murmurs that
are innocent (or functional) in origin are very common through childhood. Page: 482
Hyperactive bowel sounds are:
a) high pitched
b) rushing
c) tinkling
d) all of the above - answer-d
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The absence of bowel sounds is established after listening for:
a) 1 full minute
b) 3 full minutes
c) 5 full minutes
d) none of the above - answer-c
Auscultation of the abdomen may reveal bruits of the ________________ arteries.
a) aortic, renal, iliac, and femoral
b) jugular, aortic, carotid, and femoral
c) pulmonic, aortic, and portal
d) renal, iliac, internal jugular, and basilic - answer-a
The range of normal liver span in the right midclavicular line in the adult is: a)
2-6cm
b) 4-8cm
c) 8-14cm
d) 6-12cm - answer-d
The upper left quadrant (LUQ) contains the:
a) liver
b) appendix
c) left ovary
d) spleen - answer-d
Striae, which occur when the elastic fibers in the reticular layer of the skin are broken after rapid or
prolonged stretching, have a distinct color when of long duration. This color is: a) pink b) blue
c) purple-blue
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d) silvery white - answer-d
Auscultation of the abdomen is begun in the right lower quadrant (RLQ) because:
a) bowel sounds are always normally present here
b) peristalsis through the descending colon is usually active
c) this is the location of the pyloric sphincter
d) vascular sounds are best heard in this area - answer-a
A dull percusison note forward of the left midaxillary line is:
a) normal, an expected finding during splenic percussion
b) expected between the 8th and 12th ribs.
c) found if the examination follows a large meal
d) indicative of splenic enlargement - answer-d
Which of the following may be noted through inspection of the abdomen?
a) fluid waves and abdominal contour
b) umbilical eversion and Murphy sign
c) venous pattern, peristaltic waves, and abdominal contour
d) peritoneal irritation, general tympany, and peristaltic waves - answer-c
Right upper quadrant tenderness may indicate pathology in the:
a) liver, pancreas, or ascending colon
b) liver and stomach
c) sigmoid colon, spleen, or rectum
d) appendix or ileocecal valve - answer-a
In assessing a 70-year-old man, the nurse finds the following: blood pressure 140/100 mm Hg; heart
rate 104 and slightly irregular; split S2. Which of these findings can be explained by expected
hemodynamic changes related to age?
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A) Increase in resting heart rate
B) Increase in systolic blood pressure
C) Decrease in diastolic blood pressure
D) Increase in diastolic blood pressure - answer-ANS: B
With aging, there is an increase in systolic blood pressure. No significant change in diastolic pressure
occurs with age. No change in resting heart rate occurs with aging. Cardiac output at rest is not changed
with aging.
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A 45-year-old man is in the clinic for a routine physical. During the history the patient states he's been
having difficulty sleeping. "I'll be sleeping great and then I wake up and feel like I can't get my breath."
The nurse's best response to this would be:
A) "When was your last electrocardiogram?"
B) "It's probably because it's been so hot at night."
C) "Do you have any history of problems with your heart?"
D) "Have you had a recent sinus infection or upper respiratory infection?" - answer-ANS: C
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea occurs with heart failure. Lying down increases volume of intrathoracic
blood, and the weakened heart cannot accommodate the increased load. Classically, the person
awakens after 2 hours of sleep, arises, and flings open a window with the perception of needing fresh
air.
Pages: 467-468
In assessing a patient's major risk factors for heart disease, which would the nurse want to include
when taking a history?
A) Family history, hypertension, stress, age
B) Personality type, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking
C) Smoking, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol
D) Alcohol consumption, obesity, diabetes, stress, high cholesterol - answer-ANS: C
For major risk factors for coronary artery disease, collect data regarding elevated serum cholesterol,
elevated blood pressure, blood glucose levels above 130 mg/dL or known diabetes mellitus, obesity,
cigarette smoking, low activity level.
Pages: 468-469
11 September 2026
ATI HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM 3 LATEST
VERSIONS (VERSION A, B AND C) NEWEST EXAM TEST
UNDER NEW GUIDELINE 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS PERFECT TO PASS 2026/2027 ATI HEALTH
ASSESSMENT TEST EXAM
Version A
Select the sequence of techniques used during an examination of the abdomen :
a) percussion, inspection, palpation, auscultation
b) inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
c) inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
d) auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion - answer-c
While auscultating heart sounds on a 7-year-old child for a routine physical, the nurse hears an S3,
a soft murmur at left midsternal border, and a venous hum when the child is standing. Which of
these would be a correct interpretation of these findings? A) S3 is indicative of heart disease in
children.
B) These can all be normal findings in a child.
C) These are indicative of congenital problems.
D) The venous hum most likely indicates an aneurysm - answer-ANS: B
Physiologic S3 is common in children. A venous hum, caused by turbulence of blood flow in the jugular
venous system, is common in healthy children and has no pathologic significance. Heart murmurs that
are innocent (or functional) in origin are very common through childhood. Page: 482
Hyperactive bowel sounds are:
a) high pitched
b) rushing
c) tinkling
d) all of the above - answer-d
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The absence of bowel sounds is established after listening for:
a) 1 full minute
b) 3 full minutes
c) 5 full minutes
d) none of the above - answer-c
Auscultation of the abdomen may reveal bruits of the ________________ arteries.
a) aortic, renal, iliac, and femoral
b) jugular, aortic, carotid, and femoral
c) pulmonic, aortic, and portal
d) renal, iliac, internal jugular, and basilic - answer-a
The range of normal liver span in the right midclavicular line in the adult is: a)
2-6cm
b) 4-8cm
c) 8-14cm
d) 6-12cm - answer-d
The upper left quadrant (LUQ) contains the:
a) liver
b) appendix
c) left ovary
d) spleen - answer-d
Striae, which occur when the elastic fibers in the reticular layer of the skin are broken after rapid or
prolonged stretching, have a distinct color when of long duration. This color is: a) pink b) blue
c) purple-blue
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d) silvery white - answer-d
Auscultation of the abdomen is begun in the right lower quadrant (RLQ) because:
a) bowel sounds are always normally present here
b) peristalsis through the descending colon is usually active
c) this is the location of the pyloric sphincter
d) vascular sounds are best heard in this area - answer-a
A dull percusison note forward of the left midaxillary line is:
a) normal, an expected finding during splenic percussion
b) expected between the 8th and 12th ribs.
c) found if the examination follows a large meal
d) indicative of splenic enlargement - answer-d
Which of the following may be noted through inspection of the abdomen?
a) fluid waves and abdominal contour
b) umbilical eversion and Murphy sign
c) venous pattern, peristaltic waves, and abdominal contour
d) peritoneal irritation, general tympany, and peristaltic waves - answer-c
Right upper quadrant tenderness may indicate pathology in the:
a) liver, pancreas, or ascending colon
b) liver and stomach
c) sigmoid colon, spleen, or rectum
d) appendix or ileocecal valve - answer-a
In assessing a 70-year-old man, the nurse finds the following: blood pressure 140/100 mm Hg; heart
rate 104 and slightly irregular; split S2. Which of these findings can be explained by expected
hemodynamic changes related to age?
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A) Increase in resting heart rate
B) Increase in systolic blood pressure
C) Decrease in diastolic blood pressure
D) Increase in diastolic blood pressure - answer-ANS: B
With aging, there is an increase in systolic blood pressure. No significant change in diastolic pressure
occurs with age. No change in resting heart rate occurs with aging. Cardiac output at rest is not changed
with aging.
Pages: 465-466
A 45-year-old man is in the clinic for a routine physical. During the history the patient states he's been
having difficulty sleeping. "I'll be sleeping great and then I wake up and feel like I can't get my breath."
The nurse's best response to this would be:
A) "When was your last electrocardiogram?"
B) "It's probably because it's been so hot at night."
C) "Do you have any history of problems with your heart?"
D) "Have you had a recent sinus infection or upper respiratory infection?" - answer-ANS: C
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea occurs with heart failure. Lying down increases volume of intrathoracic
blood, and the weakened heart cannot accommodate the increased load. Classically, the person
awakens after 2 hours of sleep, arises, and flings open a window with the perception of needing fresh
air.
Pages: 467-468
In assessing a patient's major risk factors for heart disease, which would the nurse want to include
when taking a history?
A) Family history, hypertension, stress, age
B) Personality type, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking
C) Smoking, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol
D) Alcohol consumption, obesity, diabetes, stress, high cholesterol - answer-ANS: C
For major risk factors for coronary artery disease, collect data regarding elevated serum cholesterol,
elevated blood pressure, blood glucose levels above 130 mg/dL or known diabetes mellitus, obesity,
cigarette smoking, low activity level.
Pages: 468-469
