RN ATI CONCEPT-BASED ASSESSMENT
PROCTORED FINAL PAPER 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an
adverse effect the nurse should include in the teaching? Answer:
phototoxicity.
avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing.
discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs.
Tendon rupture is another adverse effect
◉ a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis
which of the following action should the nurse take Answer: give the
med with food. Diclofenac is an NSAID and can cause gastric
irritation
◉ a nurse is planning care for a pt who is scheduled for surgery with
a latex allergy which action should the nurse take Answer: place
monitoring cords and tubes in a stokinette. to avoid exposure to skin
,◉ which of the following increases the pts risk for developing as
aspirin induced ulcer? Answer: Cigarette smoking can increase the
risk for developing a gastric ulcer in the client who is receiving
aspirin therapy. The nurse should inform the client that smoking
reduces secretion of gastric bicarbonate and increases gastric
emptying, transporting more acid into the duodenum.
◉ a post menopausal pt is prescribed raloxifene what is it used for
Answer: to prevent breast cancer and reduces the amount of
fractures related to osteoporosis
◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a pt with a hx of DM and has a
new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide what should the nurse
include in the teaching? Answer: hydrochlorothiazide can elevate
your blood sugar
◉ what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide
Answer: electrolyte imbalances.
◉ teaching for pt taking zidovudine Answer: limit exposure to
people who have infections.
zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr
◉ allopurinol Answer: decreases the production of uric acid
,increase fluid consumption while taking to prevent kidney injury
◉ what should the nurse report to the provider when a pt is taking
codeine Answer: agitation can lead to neurotoxicity caused by over
use
◉ what is the nurses immediate priority in post op Answer: monitor
respiratory status
◉ adverse effect of pseduoephedrine for allergic rhinitis Answer:
hypertension
◉ acyclovir Answer: assess for an increase in creatinine.
acyclovir is an antiviral agent used to treat herpes simplex and
varicella zoster.
causes irreversible nephrotoxicity
◉ a pt is taking clopidogrel after coronary artery stenting what
should the nurse report to the HCP Answer: pt taking ginkgo biloba
◉ which labs should be used to determine the effectiveness of
epoetin alpha Answer: hemoglobin and iron
, ◉ adverse effect of spirinolactone Answer: muscle weakness
◉ pt taking danazol for endometriosis what is an adverse effect
Answer: edema
◉ beclomethasone teaching Answer: gargle with water after to
prevent oral candidias
◉ pt ingested a toxic amount of acetaminophen what are s/s
Answer: diaphoresis
abdominal discomfort
increased ALT
◉ pt taking ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone for contraception
what are adverse effect Answer: break through bleeding
◉ antidote for warfarin Answer: vitamin K if giving IV push dilute
and give slowly to prevent cardiovascular collapse
pt taking warfarin should have INR of 2-3
PROCTORED FINAL PAPER 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an
adverse effect the nurse should include in the teaching? Answer:
phototoxicity.
avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing.
discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs.
Tendon rupture is another adverse effect
◉ a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis
which of the following action should the nurse take Answer: give the
med with food. Diclofenac is an NSAID and can cause gastric
irritation
◉ a nurse is planning care for a pt who is scheduled for surgery with
a latex allergy which action should the nurse take Answer: place
monitoring cords and tubes in a stokinette. to avoid exposure to skin
,◉ which of the following increases the pts risk for developing as
aspirin induced ulcer? Answer: Cigarette smoking can increase the
risk for developing a gastric ulcer in the client who is receiving
aspirin therapy. The nurse should inform the client that smoking
reduces secretion of gastric bicarbonate and increases gastric
emptying, transporting more acid into the duodenum.
◉ a post menopausal pt is prescribed raloxifene what is it used for
Answer: to prevent breast cancer and reduces the amount of
fractures related to osteoporosis
◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a pt with a hx of DM and has a
new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide what should the nurse
include in the teaching? Answer: hydrochlorothiazide can elevate
your blood sugar
◉ what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide
Answer: electrolyte imbalances.
◉ teaching for pt taking zidovudine Answer: limit exposure to
people who have infections.
zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr
◉ allopurinol Answer: decreases the production of uric acid
,increase fluid consumption while taking to prevent kidney injury
◉ what should the nurse report to the provider when a pt is taking
codeine Answer: agitation can lead to neurotoxicity caused by over
use
◉ what is the nurses immediate priority in post op Answer: monitor
respiratory status
◉ adverse effect of pseduoephedrine for allergic rhinitis Answer:
hypertension
◉ acyclovir Answer: assess for an increase in creatinine.
acyclovir is an antiviral agent used to treat herpes simplex and
varicella zoster.
causes irreversible nephrotoxicity
◉ a pt is taking clopidogrel after coronary artery stenting what
should the nurse report to the HCP Answer: pt taking ginkgo biloba
◉ which labs should be used to determine the effectiveness of
epoetin alpha Answer: hemoglobin and iron
, ◉ adverse effect of spirinolactone Answer: muscle weakness
◉ pt taking danazol for endometriosis what is an adverse effect
Answer: edema
◉ beclomethasone teaching Answer: gargle with water after to
prevent oral candidias
◉ pt ingested a toxic amount of acetaminophen what are s/s
Answer: diaphoresis
abdominal discomfort
increased ALT
◉ pt taking ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone for contraception
what are adverse effect Answer: break through bleeding
◉ antidote for warfarin Answer: vitamin K if giving IV push dilute
and give slowly to prevent cardiovascular collapse
pt taking warfarin should have INR of 2-3
