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ATI PN Comprehensive Exit Exam 2025
– Actual Exam 180 Questions with
Correct Detailed Answers (Verified) |
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Section 1: Client Care (36 Questions, 4 NGN)
Question 1
A nurse is assisting a client with diabetes mellitus. Which teaching point is most important?
A) Increase carbohydrate intake
B) Monitor blood glucose levels
C) Avoid exercise
D) Skip insulin doses
Rationale: Monitoring blood glucose levels is critical for managing diabetes and preventing
complications, per 2025 ATI PN and NCLEX-PN guidelines.
Question 2
A client with a new colostomy asks about appliance care. What is the priority teaching?
A) Change the appliance weekly
B) Assess skin around the stoma
C) Avoid cleaning the stoma
D) Restrict fluid intake
Rationale: Assessing skin around the stoma prevents irritation and complications, per ATI PN
client care guidelines.
Question 3 (NGN: Case Study)
Case Study: A client with heart failure is admitted with dyspnea. Which action should the LPN
prioritize?
A) Administer pain medication
B) Elevate the head of the bed
C) Restrict all fluids
D) Encourage ambulation
, 2
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed improves breathing in heart failure, per 2025 ATI PN
guidelines.
Question 4
A client with arthritis reports joint stiffness. What is the best intervention?
A) Restrict movement
B) Encourage range-of-motion exercises
C) Apply cold packs only
D) Avoid pain relief
Rationale: Range-of-motion exercises maintain joint mobility, per ATI PN client care
guidelines.
Question 5
A client with a urinary catheter reports discomfort. What is the priority action?
A) Remove the catheter
B) Check for kinks or blockages
C) Administer a sedative
D) Restrict fluids
Rationale: Checking for kinks or blockages ensures catheter function and client comfort, per
ATI PN guidelines.
Question 6
A client with COPD requires oxygen therapy. What is the priority action?
A) Set oxygen at 10 L/min
B) Titrate to SpO2 88–92%
C) Avoid oxygen use
D) Use a nasal cannula only
Rationale: Titrating oxygen to SpO2 88–92% prevents CO2 retention in COPD, per 2025 ATI
PN guidelines.
Question 7 (NGN: Select-All-That-Apply)
Case Study: A client with a new tracheostomy requires care. Select all appropriate interventions.
A) Suction as needed
B) Provide humidified oxygen
C) Change the tube daily
D) Secure the tube properly
E) Avoid oral care
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Correct Answers: A, B, D
Rationale: Suctioning, humidified oxygen, and securing the tube maintain airway patency, per
ATI PN client care guidelines.
Question 8
A client with dementia is agitated. What is the best approach?
A) Use restraints
B) Use a calm, reassuring tone
C) Administer pain medication
D) Increase stimulation
Rationale: A calm tone reduces agitation in dementia, per ATI PN client care guidelines.
Question 9
A client with a pressure injury requires repositioning. How often should this occur?
A) Every 4 hours
B) Every 2 hours
C) Every 6 hours
D) Once daily
Rationale: Repositioning every 2 hours prevents worsening of pressure injuries, per 2025 ATI
PN guidelines.
Question 10
A client with a nasogastric tube reports nausea. What is the priority action?
A) Remove the tube
B) Verify tube placement
C) Increase suction
D) Administer pain medication
Rationale: Verifying tube placement ensures proper function and prevents complications, per
ATI PN guidelines.
Question 11
A client with a new ostomy reports leakage. What is the priority action?
A) Ignore the issue
B) Check appliance fit
C) Restrict fluids
D) Administer a sedative
Rationale: Checking appliance fit prevents leakage and skin irritation, per ATI PN client care
guidelines.
, 4
Question 12
A client with heart failure reports weight gain. What is the priority action?
A) Encourage more sodium intake
B) Assess for edema
C) Administer pain medication
D) Restrict activity
Rationale: Weight gain in heart failure may indicate fluid retention, requiring edema assessment,
per 2025 ATI PN guidelines.
Question 13
A client with a cast reports pain. What is the priority action?
A) Apply heat
B) Assess for compartment syndrome
C) Remove the cast
D) Ignore the pain
Rationale: Pain may indicate compartment syndrome, a medical emergency, per ATI PN
guidelines.
Question 14 (NGN: Ordered Response)
Case Study: A client with a new colostomy requires care. Place the interventions in order.
A) Cleanse the stoma
B) Apply a new appliance
C) Assess skin integrity
D) Measure output
Correct Order: C, A, B, D
Rationale: Assess skin, cleanse the stoma, apply a new appliance, and measure output, per ATI
PN client care guidelines.
Question 15
A client with a spinal cord injury requires bladder care. What is the priority intervention?
A) Restrict fluids
B) Perform intermittent catheterization
C) Avoid catheterization
D) Administer pain medication
Rationale: Intermittent catheterization prevents urinary complications, per ATI PN guidelines.
Question 16
ATI PN Comprehensive Exit Exam 2025
– Actual Exam 180 Questions with
Correct Detailed Answers (Verified) |
Already Graded A+ | Brand New Release
Section 1: Client Care (36 Questions, 4 NGN)
Question 1
A nurse is assisting a client with diabetes mellitus. Which teaching point is most important?
A) Increase carbohydrate intake
B) Monitor blood glucose levels
C) Avoid exercise
D) Skip insulin doses
Rationale: Monitoring blood glucose levels is critical for managing diabetes and preventing
complications, per 2025 ATI PN and NCLEX-PN guidelines.
Question 2
A client with a new colostomy asks about appliance care. What is the priority teaching?
A) Change the appliance weekly
B) Assess skin around the stoma
C) Avoid cleaning the stoma
D) Restrict fluid intake
Rationale: Assessing skin around the stoma prevents irritation and complications, per ATI PN
client care guidelines.
Question 3 (NGN: Case Study)
Case Study: A client with heart failure is admitted with dyspnea. Which action should the LPN
prioritize?
A) Administer pain medication
B) Elevate the head of the bed
C) Restrict all fluids
D) Encourage ambulation
, 2
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed improves breathing in heart failure, per 2025 ATI PN
guidelines.
Question 4
A client with arthritis reports joint stiffness. What is the best intervention?
A) Restrict movement
B) Encourage range-of-motion exercises
C) Apply cold packs only
D) Avoid pain relief
Rationale: Range-of-motion exercises maintain joint mobility, per ATI PN client care
guidelines.
Question 5
A client with a urinary catheter reports discomfort. What is the priority action?
A) Remove the catheter
B) Check for kinks or blockages
C) Administer a sedative
D) Restrict fluids
Rationale: Checking for kinks or blockages ensures catheter function and client comfort, per
ATI PN guidelines.
Question 6
A client with COPD requires oxygen therapy. What is the priority action?
A) Set oxygen at 10 L/min
B) Titrate to SpO2 88–92%
C) Avoid oxygen use
D) Use a nasal cannula only
Rationale: Titrating oxygen to SpO2 88–92% prevents CO2 retention in COPD, per 2025 ATI
PN guidelines.
Question 7 (NGN: Select-All-That-Apply)
Case Study: A client with a new tracheostomy requires care. Select all appropriate interventions.
A) Suction as needed
B) Provide humidified oxygen
C) Change the tube daily
D) Secure the tube properly
E) Avoid oral care
, 3
Correct Answers: A, B, D
Rationale: Suctioning, humidified oxygen, and securing the tube maintain airway patency, per
ATI PN client care guidelines.
Question 8
A client with dementia is agitated. What is the best approach?
A) Use restraints
B) Use a calm, reassuring tone
C) Administer pain medication
D) Increase stimulation
Rationale: A calm tone reduces agitation in dementia, per ATI PN client care guidelines.
Question 9
A client with a pressure injury requires repositioning. How often should this occur?
A) Every 4 hours
B) Every 2 hours
C) Every 6 hours
D) Once daily
Rationale: Repositioning every 2 hours prevents worsening of pressure injuries, per 2025 ATI
PN guidelines.
Question 10
A client with a nasogastric tube reports nausea. What is the priority action?
A) Remove the tube
B) Verify tube placement
C) Increase suction
D) Administer pain medication
Rationale: Verifying tube placement ensures proper function and prevents complications, per
ATI PN guidelines.
Question 11
A client with a new ostomy reports leakage. What is the priority action?
A) Ignore the issue
B) Check appliance fit
C) Restrict fluids
D) Administer a sedative
Rationale: Checking appliance fit prevents leakage and skin irritation, per ATI PN client care
guidelines.
, 4
Question 12
A client with heart failure reports weight gain. What is the priority action?
A) Encourage more sodium intake
B) Assess for edema
C) Administer pain medication
D) Restrict activity
Rationale: Weight gain in heart failure may indicate fluid retention, requiring edema assessment,
per 2025 ATI PN guidelines.
Question 13
A client with a cast reports pain. What is the priority action?
A) Apply heat
B) Assess for compartment syndrome
C) Remove the cast
D) Ignore the pain
Rationale: Pain may indicate compartment syndrome, a medical emergency, per ATI PN
guidelines.
Question 14 (NGN: Ordered Response)
Case Study: A client with a new colostomy requires care. Place the interventions in order.
A) Cleanse the stoma
B) Apply a new appliance
C) Assess skin integrity
D) Measure output
Correct Order: C, A, B, D
Rationale: Assess skin, cleanse the stoma, apply a new appliance, and measure output, per ATI
PN client care guidelines.
Question 15
A client with a spinal cord injury requires bladder care. What is the priority intervention?
A) Restrict fluids
B) Perform intermittent catheterization
C) Avoid catheterization
D) Administer pain medication
Rationale: Intermittent catheterization prevents urinary complications, per ATI PN guidelines.
Question 16
