ATI CMS CRITICAL CARE EXAM LATEST 2026
WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
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COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
◉The client reports sudden shortness of breath, stabbing chest pain, and
feelings of doom. what is this patient experiencing? Answer: pulmonary
embolsim
they might also exhibit, tachycardia, chest petechiae and decreased SaO2
◉Who is at increase risk for breast cancer? Answer: -AGE OVER 5O
YEARS
-Increase breast density,
-BMI of 32,
-1-2 alcoholic beverages per week.
◉peripheral arterial disease Answer: hair loss
dependent rubor
painful ulcerations to the toes
pain when resting
,◉A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving radiation therapy for
breast cancer and reports a metallic taste in the mouth. which
recommendation would you give? Answer: Offer mints which can
overcome the metallic taste
-ADD coffee to sweet beverages or milk
-SHOULD consume citrus/tart flavors
◉nurse is reviewing laboratory values for an adult client who has sickle
cell anemia and a history of of receiving blood transfusions. which of the
following complications should the nurse monitor for? Answer: Iron
toxicity: a client who is received several blood transfusions is at risk of
hemosiderosis, which is the excess storage of iron in the body
◉Autonomic Dysreflexia due to a C5 spinal cord injury Answer:
(potentially life threatening emergency!) HOB elevate 90 degrees,
(HIGH FOWLERS) loosen constrictive clothing, assess for full bladder
or bowel impaction, (trigger) administer antihypertensives (may cause
stroke, MI, seizure)
◉Health fair a pt blood pressure is 150/90 which action should the nurse
take? Answer: Give the client a written record of his BP to bring to the
provider within 2 MONTHS
,◉Lupus, what should the nurse expect to be increased? Answer:
erythrocyte sedimentation rate --> indicated inflammation
◉what can cause Lupus exacerbation? Answer: Pregnancy
Sunlight
Infection
NOT: exercise
◉which medications would the nurse administer for lupus? Answer:
Corticosteroids such as prednisone
◉Pancreatitis what lab is elevated? Answer: AMYLASE begins to
increase in 3-6 hours
Amylase typically shows elevation within 12-24 hours and remain
elevated for 2-3 days
**LIPASE is also elevated
Hypocalcemia & hypo magnesium is expected
◉Meniere's disease Answer: condition of the inner ear in which excess
fluid distorts the inner ear canal system
, It affects the COCHLEA
AVOID sudden movements
◉an adolescent has recurrent external otitis, what instructions should the
nurse give? Answer: instill a diluted alcohol solution into the ear after
swimming to decrease bacteria and dry the external ear canal
◉DKA Expected findings Answer: Kussmaul respirations
urine positive for ketones
Hypotension becasue of dehydration
◉Cervical Cancer manifestation Answer: Vaginal Bleeding
Unplanned weight loss
Dysuria
Pelvic pain and chest pain
WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
100% GUARANTEED TO PASS CONCEPTS
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
◉The client reports sudden shortness of breath, stabbing chest pain, and
feelings of doom. what is this patient experiencing? Answer: pulmonary
embolsim
they might also exhibit, tachycardia, chest petechiae and decreased SaO2
◉Who is at increase risk for breast cancer? Answer: -AGE OVER 5O
YEARS
-Increase breast density,
-BMI of 32,
-1-2 alcoholic beverages per week.
◉peripheral arterial disease Answer: hair loss
dependent rubor
painful ulcerations to the toes
pain when resting
,◉A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving radiation therapy for
breast cancer and reports a metallic taste in the mouth. which
recommendation would you give? Answer: Offer mints which can
overcome the metallic taste
-ADD coffee to sweet beverages or milk
-SHOULD consume citrus/tart flavors
◉nurse is reviewing laboratory values for an adult client who has sickle
cell anemia and a history of of receiving blood transfusions. which of the
following complications should the nurse monitor for? Answer: Iron
toxicity: a client who is received several blood transfusions is at risk of
hemosiderosis, which is the excess storage of iron in the body
◉Autonomic Dysreflexia due to a C5 spinal cord injury Answer:
(potentially life threatening emergency!) HOB elevate 90 degrees,
(HIGH FOWLERS) loosen constrictive clothing, assess for full bladder
or bowel impaction, (trigger) administer antihypertensives (may cause
stroke, MI, seizure)
◉Health fair a pt blood pressure is 150/90 which action should the nurse
take? Answer: Give the client a written record of his BP to bring to the
provider within 2 MONTHS
,◉Lupus, what should the nurse expect to be increased? Answer:
erythrocyte sedimentation rate --> indicated inflammation
◉what can cause Lupus exacerbation? Answer: Pregnancy
Sunlight
Infection
NOT: exercise
◉which medications would the nurse administer for lupus? Answer:
Corticosteroids such as prednisone
◉Pancreatitis what lab is elevated? Answer: AMYLASE begins to
increase in 3-6 hours
Amylase typically shows elevation within 12-24 hours and remain
elevated for 2-3 days
**LIPASE is also elevated
Hypocalcemia & hypo magnesium is expected
◉Meniere's disease Answer: condition of the inner ear in which excess
fluid distorts the inner ear canal system
, It affects the COCHLEA
AVOID sudden movements
◉an adolescent has recurrent external otitis, what instructions should the
nurse give? Answer: instill a diluted alcohol solution into the ear after
swimming to decrease bacteria and dry the external ear canal
◉DKA Expected findings Answer: Kussmaul respirations
urine positive for ketones
Hypotension becasue of dehydration
◉Cervical Cancer manifestation Answer: Vaginal Bleeding
Unplanned weight loss
Dysuria
Pelvic pain and chest pain
