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ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025/2026
100% GUARANTEED PASS
What are common side effects of amitryptiline (antidepressant)? - ANS--dry mouth and
constipation (eat fiber and chew gum) and BLURRED VISION
-take a night to minimize drowsiness
-lack of ability to sweat->avoid overheating
What should you do for diabetes insipidus? - ANS--monitor increase urine output (polyuria-
>over 4 L/day)
-monitor tachycardia
-orthostatic hypotension
-increased BUN
-monitor for hyperthermia d/t dehydration
What should you do to minimize risk of increased ICP? - ANS--place client in quiet
environment
-spread out nursing activities throughout the day
-keep head of bed no more than 25 degrees
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What should you do for a client who recently got a stoma and can't afford it d/t lack of
insurance? - ANS--arrange for social services
-refer to american cancer society
-refer to support groups
-refer to enterostomal therapist
-DO NOT delay discharge
What should you teach for myasthenia gravis patients? - ANS--cut food into small bites and
eat slowly (SEMI-SOLID)
-keep HOB elevated 30-60 mins after meal
-weigh self daily
-take anticholinesterase meds 45-60 mins before meals (NOT anticholinergics)
-choose snacks high in calories
-ANNUAL FLU VACCINE->avoid pulmonary disorders b/c compromised resp muscles
What should you do for clients who have rheumatoid arthritis and are in pain? - ANS--allow
frequent rest periods throughout the day
-recommend warm showers, not baths to prevent falls
-apply ice to reduce inflammation
-don't do morning ADLs until pain meds are given
-don't take more than 4 g of acetaminophen/day
-encourage high iron, protein and vitamins
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What should you give a toddler who has infectious gastroenteritis? - ANS--initiate oral
rehydration therapy
-DONT give BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) diet because it doesn't have electrolytes
What should you do if the client vomits on a reusable BP cuff? - ANS--send it off in a labeled
bag for contamination
-DONT throw it away
-rinse in cold water immediately after
-use chlorine bleach to clean blood spills
What does petechiae over the chest after a lower leg injury mean? - ANS--at risk for fat
embolism syndrome
-PRIORITY FINDING
What is important about newborn safety? - ANS--set hot water heater temp at 120 degree F
or below
-DONT sleep with blanket
-make sure crib slats are no more than 2.5 in apart
-place baby's car seat rear facing until 2
What is within the LVN scope? Assistive personnel? - ANS--LVN: insert NG tube
-AP scope: prepare bed, obtain stool sample
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What should you instruct the client of a newborn baby regarding motor vehicle safety? -
ANS--place baby at 45 degree angle
-rear facing until 2 year old
-place blanket over baby AFTER harness is set
-secure retainer clip at level of baby's armpit
What about a physicial assessment is wrong? - ANS--SHOULDNT write detailed notes
What are the steps of trach care for a child? - ANS-1. Take out inner cannula
2. Remove soiled dressing
3. Clean stoma
4. Replace collar
What is important regarding NPH and regular insulin? - ANS--air into NPH, air into regular
-draw from regular, draw from NPH
-roll NPH between palms
-use same needle
What is care like for patients with DVT? - ANS--elevate leg to reduce edema and improve
blood flow
-encourage ambulation
-drink 2-3 L of fluid to decrease platelet aggreggation and prevent dehydration
-place warm compress on leg
ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025/2026
100% GUARANTEED PASS
What are common side effects of amitryptiline (antidepressant)? - ANS--dry mouth and
constipation (eat fiber and chew gum) and BLURRED VISION
-take a night to minimize drowsiness
-lack of ability to sweat->avoid overheating
What should you do for diabetes insipidus? - ANS--monitor increase urine output (polyuria-
>over 4 L/day)
-monitor tachycardia
-orthostatic hypotension
-increased BUN
-monitor for hyperthermia d/t dehydration
What should you do to minimize risk of increased ICP? - ANS--place client in quiet
environment
-spread out nursing activities throughout the day
-keep head of bed no more than 25 degrees
, 2
What should you do for a client who recently got a stoma and can't afford it d/t lack of
insurance? - ANS--arrange for social services
-refer to american cancer society
-refer to support groups
-refer to enterostomal therapist
-DO NOT delay discharge
What should you teach for myasthenia gravis patients? - ANS--cut food into small bites and
eat slowly (SEMI-SOLID)
-keep HOB elevated 30-60 mins after meal
-weigh self daily
-take anticholinesterase meds 45-60 mins before meals (NOT anticholinergics)
-choose snacks high in calories
-ANNUAL FLU VACCINE->avoid pulmonary disorders b/c compromised resp muscles
What should you do for clients who have rheumatoid arthritis and are in pain? - ANS--allow
frequent rest periods throughout the day
-recommend warm showers, not baths to prevent falls
-apply ice to reduce inflammation
-don't do morning ADLs until pain meds are given
-don't take more than 4 g of acetaminophen/day
-encourage high iron, protein and vitamins
, 3
What should you give a toddler who has infectious gastroenteritis? - ANS--initiate oral
rehydration therapy
-DONT give BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) diet because it doesn't have electrolytes
What should you do if the client vomits on a reusable BP cuff? - ANS--send it off in a labeled
bag for contamination
-DONT throw it away
-rinse in cold water immediately after
-use chlorine bleach to clean blood spills
What does petechiae over the chest after a lower leg injury mean? - ANS--at risk for fat
embolism syndrome
-PRIORITY FINDING
What is important about newborn safety? - ANS--set hot water heater temp at 120 degree F
or below
-DONT sleep with blanket
-make sure crib slats are no more than 2.5 in apart
-place baby's car seat rear facing until 2
What is within the LVN scope? Assistive personnel? - ANS--LVN: insert NG tube
-AP scope: prepare bed, obtain stool sample
, 4
What should you instruct the client of a newborn baby regarding motor vehicle safety? -
ANS--place baby at 45 degree angle
-rear facing until 2 year old
-place blanket over baby AFTER harness is set
-secure retainer clip at level of baby's armpit
What about a physicial assessment is wrong? - ANS--SHOULDNT write detailed notes
What are the steps of trach care for a child? - ANS-1. Take out inner cannula
2. Remove soiled dressing
3. Clean stoma
4. Replace collar
What is important regarding NPH and regular insulin? - ANS--air into NPH, air into regular
-draw from regular, draw from NPH
-roll NPH between palms
-use same needle
What is care like for patients with DVT? - ANS--elevate leg to reduce edema and improve
blood flow
-encourage ambulation
-drink 2-3 L of fluid to decrease platelet aggreggation and prevent dehydration
-place warm compress on leg
