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ATI COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE B,
COMPREHENSIVE ATI 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
a nurse is assessing a client for compartment syndrome. which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? -correct-answer-edema
a nurse is providing discharge teaching about disease management for a client
who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
activities is the nurse's priority? -correct-answer-ensure that the client
understands the medication regimen
a nurse at an urgent care clinic assessing a client who reports impaired vision in
one eye. which of the following reports by the client should indicate to the nurse
that the client has a detached retina? -correct-answer-floating dark spots
a nurse on a medical surgical unit is assessing a client who has had a stroke. for
which of the following findings should the nurse initiate a referral for occupational
therapy? -correct-answer-difficulty performing ADL's
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a nurse is assessing a client following a colonoscopy. which of the following
findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is hemorrhaging? -correct-
answer-rapid decrease in blood pressure
a nurse is caring for a client who recently signed an informed consent form to
donate a kidney to her sibling who has end stage kidney disease. the donor states
to the nurse, "I don't want my brother to die, but what if I need this kidney one
day" which of the following responses should the nurse make? -correct-answer-
"You're afraid that your other kidney will fail at some point after the organ
donation"
a nurse is assessing a client who has pulmonary edema. which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? -correct-answer-pink frothy sputum
A nurse administers an incorrect dose of medication to a client. the nurse
recognizes the error immediately and completes an incident report. which of the
following facts related to the incident should the nurse document in the client's
medical record? -correct-answer-time the medication was given
a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative after receiving moderate
(conscious) sedation. the client suddenly becomes restless and reports feeling
lightheaded. which of the following actions should the nurse take? -correct-
answer-check the client's oxygen saturation level
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a nurse in an emergency department is assessing a school age child who was
brought in by their parents and has scald burns to both hands and wrists. the
nurse suspects physical abuse. which of the following actions should the nurse
take? -correct-answer-contact child protective services
a nurse is caring for a 2 month old infant who has Hirschsprung disease HD. Which
of the following areas should the nurse assess for manifestations of HD? -correct-
answer-C, the abdomen for distention and visible peristalsis
a nurse is admitting a client to the psychiatric unit after attempting suicide. the
client states "My family does not care whether I live or die", which of the following
responses should the nurse make? -correct-answer-"how does this make you feel"
a nurse is providing discharge teaching for the parents of a preschool age child
who has a new prescription for amoxicillin/clavulanate suspension. which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? select all -correct-
answer-"shake the medication bottle well before each dose is given"
"store the medication in the refrigerator"
"report diarrhea to the provider immediately"
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a nurse on a medical surgical unit is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of
terminal cancer. the client tells the nurse that they would like to go home to be
with family and loved ones. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
-correct-answer-make a referral for social services
a nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube. which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? -correct-answer-occlusive dressing
drainage should be less than 70 ml/hr
continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates an air leak
a nurse is preparing to transfer a client who has had a stroke to a rehabilitation
facility. the clients family tells the nurse they are concerned about the level of care
the client will receive. which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
correct-answer-facilitate an interdisciplinary conference at the new facility for the
family
a nurse is assessing a client who has major depressive disorder and is taking
amitriptyline. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
adverse effect of the medication? -correct-answer-blurred vision
ATI COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE B,
COMPREHENSIVE ATI 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
a nurse is assessing a client for compartment syndrome. which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? -correct-answer-edema
a nurse is providing discharge teaching about disease management for a client
who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
activities is the nurse's priority? -correct-answer-ensure that the client
understands the medication regimen
a nurse at an urgent care clinic assessing a client who reports impaired vision in
one eye. which of the following reports by the client should indicate to the nurse
that the client has a detached retina? -correct-answer-floating dark spots
a nurse on a medical surgical unit is assessing a client who has had a stroke. for
which of the following findings should the nurse initiate a referral for occupational
therapy? -correct-answer-difficulty performing ADL's
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a nurse is assessing a client following a colonoscopy. which of the following
findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is hemorrhaging? -correct-
answer-rapid decrease in blood pressure
a nurse is caring for a client who recently signed an informed consent form to
donate a kidney to her sibling who has end stage kidney disease. the donor states
to the nurse, "I don't want my brother to die, but what if I need this kidney one
day" which of the following responses should the nurse make? -correct-answer-
"You're afraid that your other kidney will fail at some point after the organ
donation"
a nurse is assessing a client who has pulmonary edema. which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? -correct-answer-pink frothy sputum
A nurse administers an incorrect dose of medication to a client. the nurse
recognizes the error immediately and completes an incident report. which of the
following facts related to the incident should the nurse document in the client's
medical record? -correct-answer-time the medication was given
a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative after receiving moderate
(conscious) sedation. the client suddenly becomes restless and reports feeling
lightheaded. which of the following actions should the nurse take? -correct-
answer-check the client's oxygen saturation level
,3|Page
a nurse in an emergency department is assessing a school age child who was
brought in by their parents and has scald burns to both hands and wrists. the
nurse suspects physical abuse. which of the following actions should the nurse
take? -correct-answer-contact child protective services
a nurse is caring for a 2 month old infant who has Hirschsprung disease HD. Which
of the following areas should the nurse assess for manifestations of HD? -correct-
answer-C, the abdomen for distention and visible peristalsis
a nurse is admitting a client to the psychiatric unit after attempting suicide. the
client states "My family does not care whether I live or die", which of the following
responses should the nurse make? -correct-answer-"how does this make you feel"
a nurse is providing discharge teaching for the parents of a preschool age child
who has a new prescription for amoxicillin/clavulanate suspension. which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? select all -correct-
answer-"shake the medication bottle well before each dose is given"
"store the medication in the refrigerator"
"report diarrhea to the provider immediately"
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a nurse on a medical surgical unit is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of
terminal cancer. the client tells the nurse that they would like to go home to be
with family and loved ones. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
-correct-answer-make a referral for social services
a nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube. which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? -correct-answer-occlusive dressing
drainage should be less than 70 ml/hr
continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates an air leak
a nurse is preparing to transfer a client who has had a stroke to a rehabilitation
facility. the clients family tells the nurse they are concerned about the level of care
the client will receive. which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
correct-answer-facilitate an interdisciplinary conference at the new facility for the
family
a nurse is assessing a client who has major depressive disorder and is taking
amitriptyline. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
adverse effect of the medication? -correct-answer-blurred vision
