ATI RN CONCEPT BASED ASSESSMENT LEVEL 3 2025/2026 COMPLETE
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Question 1
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has kidney failure and states, "I have decided to
stop my hemodialysis treatments." Which action by the nurse demonstrates client advocacy?
A) Notifying the client's family of the decision.
B) Asking the provider to explain the consequences again.
C) Supporting the client's decision regarding treatment.
D) Documenting that the client is non-compliant.
Correct Answer: C) Supporting the client's decision regarding treatment
Question 2
An older adult client received 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride over 4 hr instead of the prescribed 8
hr. Which entry is appropriate documentation of this occurrence?
A) "IV fluid infused too rapidly. Client tolerated well."
B) "0.9% sodium chloride 1 L IV infused over 4 hr. Provider notified. Incident report
completed."
C) "An error was made in the IV fluid rate. Client's vital signs are stable."
D) "0.9% sodium chloride 1 L IV infused over 4 hr. Vital signs stable."
Correct Answer: D) 0.9% sodium chloride 1 L IV infused over 4 hr. Vital signs stable.
Question 3
When planning care for a child with increased intracranial pressure (ICP), which of the following
interventions should the nurse include?
A) Encourage frequent coughing to clear secretions.
B) Maintain the head in a midline, neutral position.
C) Place the child in a flat, supine position.
D) Provide a stimulating environment with bright lights.
Correct Answer: B) Maintain head in midline.
Question 4
A client beginning chemotherapy tells the nurse that she is mourning the anticipated loss of her
,hair. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Offer to get the client a wig catalog.
B) Discuss the importance of her hair with the client.
C) Explain that her hair will grow back after treatment.
D) Reassure the client that her appearance is not the most important thing.
Correct Answer: B) Discuss the importance of hair with the client.
Question 5
A nurse is assessing a client in stage 4 of Alzheimer's disease. Which finding is expected?
A) Inability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
B) Inability to recognize familiar family members.
C) Inability to manage personal finances.
D) Inability to speak or communicate verbally.
Correct Answer: C) an inability to manage finances.--
Question 6
A nurse is assessing a child with spastic cerebral palsy. Which manifestation is expected?
A) Flaccid muscles and weakness.
B) Fine and gross motor skill challenges with hypertonicity.
C) Uncontrolled, slow, writhing movements.
D) Poor balance and a wide-based gait.
Correct Answer: B) Fine and gross motor skill challenges-
Question 7
A client's IV infusion site is painful with a red line extending up the vein. What is the priority
nursing action?
A) Apply a warm compress to the site.
B) Slow the infusion rate.
C) Discontinue the infusion and remove the catheter.
D) Check for blood return.
Correct Answer: C) Discontinue the infusion.
Question 8
A client is being discharged with a complex wound. To ensure quality, cost-effective care
, regarding dressing supplies, the nurse should:
A) Provide enough supplies to last until the first follow-up appointment.
B) Provide enough supplies for 1 to 2 days.
C) Instruct the client to purchase all needed supplies at a pharmacy.
D) Send a full box of each required supply home with the client.
Correct Answer: B) Provide enough supplies for 1 to 2 days.
Question 9
A nurse is administering baclofen to a client with a spinal cord injury. Which finding indicates a
therapeutic outcome?
A) Decrease in flexor and extensor spasticity.
B) Increase in voluntary muscle strength.
C) Absence of neuropathic pain.
D) Return of normal bowel function.
Correct Answer: A) Decrease in flexor and extensor spasticity-
Question 10
A nurse is teaching a client about complete proteins after an amputation. Which food choice
indicates a need for more teaching?
A) Grilled chicken
B) Pinto beans
C) Scrambled eggs
D) Cottage cheese
Correct Answer: B) Pinto beans-
Question 11
A community health nurse is planning a health education program for African-American men
aged 40 to 75. Which topic is most important?
A) Testicular cancer screening
B) Skin cancer prevention
C) Prostate cancer screening
D) Colorectal cancer screening
Correct Answer: C) Prostate cancer screening-
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |RECENTLY TESTING REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS| 100% SOLVED!!
Question 1
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has kidney failure and states, "I have decided to
stop my hemodialysis treatments." Which action by the nurse demonstrates client advocacy?
A) Notifying the client's family of the decision.
B) Asking the provider to explain the consequences again.
C) Supporting the client's decision regarding treatment.
D) Documenting that the client is non-compliant.
Correct Answer: C) Supporting the client's decision regarding treatment
Question 2
An older adult client received 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride over 4 hr instead of the prescribed 8
hr. Which entry is appropriate documentation of this occurrence?
A) "IV fluid infused too rapidly. Client tolerated well."
B) "0.9% sodium chloride 1 L IV infused over 4 hr. Provider notified. Incident report
completed."
C) "An error was made in the IV fluid rate. Client's vital signs are stable."
D) "0.9% sodium chloride 1 L IV infused over 4 hr. Vital signs stable."
Correct Answer: D) 0.9% sodium chloride 1 L IV infused over 4 hr. Vital signs stable.
Question 3
When planning care for a child with increased intracranial pressure (ICP), which of the following
interventions should the nurse include?
A) Encourage frequent coughing to clear secretions.
B) Maintain the head in a midline, neutral position.
C) Place the child in a flat, supine position.
D) Provide a stimulating environment with bright lights.
Correct Answer: B) Maintain head in midline.
Question 4
A client beginning chemotherapy tells the nurse that she is mourning the anticipated loss of her
,hair. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Offer to get the client a wig catalog.
B) Discuss the importance of her hair with the client.
C) Explain that her hair will grow back after treatment.
D) Reassure the client that her appearance is not the most important thing.
Correct Answer: B) Discuss the importance of hair with the client.
Question 5
A nurse is assessing a client in stage 4 of Alzheimer's disease. Which finding is expected?
A) Inability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
B) Inability to recognize familiar family members.
C) Inability to manage personal finances.
D) Inability to speak or communicate verbally.
Correct Answer: C) an inability to manage finances.--
Question 6
A nurse is assessing a child with spastic cerebral palsy. Which manifestation is expected?
A) Flaccid muscles and weakness.
B) Fine and gross motor skill challenges with hypertonicity.
C) Uncontrolled, slow, writhing movements.
D) Poor balance and a wide-based gait.
Correct Answer: B) Fine and gross motor skill challenges-
Question 7
A client's IV infusion site is painful with a red line extending up the vein. What is the priority
nursing action?
A) Apply a warm compress to the site.
B) Slow the infusion rate.
C) Discontinue the infusion and remove the catheter.
D) Check for blood return.
Correct Answer: C) Discontinue the infusion.
Question 8
A client is being discharged with a complex wound. To ensure quality, cost-effective care
, regarding dressing supplies, the nurse should:
A) Provide enough supplies to last until the first follow-up appointment.
B) Provide enough supplies for 1 to 2 days.
C) Instruct the client to purchase all needed supplies at a pharmacy.
D) Send a full box of each required supply home with the client.
Correct Answer: B) Provide enough supplies for 1 to 2 days.
Question 9
A nurse is administering baclofen to a client with a spinal cord injury. Which finding indicates a
therapeutic outcome?
A) Decrease in flexor and extensor spasticity.
B) Increase in voluntary muscle strength.
C) Absence of neuropathic pain.
D) Return of normal bowel function.
Correct Answer: A) Decrease in flexor and extensor spasticity-
Question 10
A nurse is teaching a client about complete proteins after an amputation. Which food choice
indicates a need for more teaching?
A) Grilled chicken
B) Pinto beans
C) Scrambled eggs
D) Cottage cheese
Correct Answer: B) Pinto beans-
Question 11
A community health nurse is planning a health education program for African-American men
aged 40 to 75. Which topic is most important?
A) Testicular cancer screening
B) Skin cancer prevention
C) Prostate cancer screening
D) Colorectal cancer screening
Correct Answer: C) Prostate cancer screening-
