ATI NCLEX COMPREHENSIVE STUDY SET 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS RATIONALES RN PN NUR
101
◉ What are three (3) of the provider's responsibility for obtaining an
informed consent? Answer: The provider must make sure that the patient
understands the reason for the treatment or procedure, how the treatment
or procedure will benefit the patient, and the risks involved if the patient
chooses not to receive the treatment or procedure. The physician should
also discuss alternatives to care if they chose to not have the procedure
done.
◉ Identify three (3) priority teaching points to include when educating a
client to use a cane. Answer: Maintain two points of support on the
ground at all times, keep the cane on the stronger side of the body, move
the cane forward about 6-10 inches and then move the weaker leg
toward the cane before advancing the stronger leg past the cane.
◉ The nurse is teaching a new parent appropriate finger foods to
introduce around nine (9) months. Identify five (5) finger foods that
would be appropriate to introduce at nine (9) months. Answer: Ripe
bananas, graham crackers, noodles, pears, peaches
,◉ How should the nurse respond when the client requests information
about meditation? Answer: Meditation uses rhythmic breathing to calm
the mind and the body.
◉ A client is at risk for a deep vein thrombosis. What is the priority
assessment for this client? Describe the procedure to use when applying
elastic stockings (TEDS). Answer: Perform hand hygiene. Assess skin,
circulation, leg edema. Measure calf/thigh circumference and the length
of the leg to select correct TEDS size. Turn the stockings inside to the
heel, place on the foot, pull the remainder of the stocking over the heel
and on the leg, smoothing any creases or wrinkles. Remove every 8H to
assess for redness, warmth, tenderness. Keep clean/dry. Document
presence of TEDS.
◉ A client has been prescribed a mechanical soft diet. What are three (3)
indications for this therapeutic diet? Answer: Mechanical soft diet
includes clear and full liquids plus diced and ground foods, indicated by
trouble chewing/swallowing, difficulty moving or loss of feeling in areas
of the mouth, or surgery in the mouth.
◉ The nurse has been assigned to a post-abdominal surgery client who
has also been diagnosed with dementia. The family is concerned about
pain control for the client because the client is confused. What should
the nurse include in their teaching to the family about the pain control
plan for this client? Answer: Vital signs are indicative of pain, therefore
assessed frequently. Explain behavioral changes due to the dementia
which may indicate pain. Pre-medicate the patient prior to activities and
before pain is expected. It is important for the family to understand that
, there are pain scales that can be used to help determine if pain
medication is needed.
◉ A client reports difficulty falling asleep. What are nursing
interventions to promote sleep? Answer: Promote a bedtime routine,
exercise at least 2H before bedtime, personal hygiene needs to promote
comfort, muscle relaxation if anxious/stressed
◉ A nurse is conducting an admission assessment for an older adult
client with a hearing impairment. What are some strategies the nurse can
use to improve communication with this client? Answer: Face the patient
and speak slower in a normal volume, do not approach the patient from
behind, make sure the patient is aware you are speaking before you
initiate conversation.
◉ The physician prescribes meperidine 25 mg IM now for a client's
pain. Available: Meperidine 100 mg/mL How much meperidine will the
nurse administer? Answer: 25 mg * 1mL/100mg = 0.25mL
◉ Identify three (3) manifestations of late hypoxemia. Answer:
Confusion, cyanosis, bradypnea, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiac
dysrhythmias
◉ What may an elderly client complain of when experiencing decreased
cardiac output and decreased contraction strength? Answer: Anxiety,
TESTED QUESTIONS RATIONALES RN PN NUR
101
◉ What are three (3) of the provider's responsibility for obtaining an
informed consent? Answer: The provider must make sure that the patient
understands the reason for the treatment or procedure, how the treatment
or procedure will benefit the patient, and the risks involved if the patient
chooses not to receive the treatment or procedure. The physician should
also discuss alternatives to care if they chose to not have the procedure
done.
◉ Identify three (3) priority teaching points to include when educating a
client to use a cane. Answer: Maintain two points of support on the
ground at all times, keep the cane on the stronger side of the body, move
the cane forward about 6-10 inches and then move the weaker leg
toward the cane before advancing the stronger leg past the cane.
◉ The nurse is teaching a new parent appropriate finger foods to
introduce around nine (9) months. Identify five (5) finger foods that
would be appropriate to introduce at nine (9) months. Answer: Ripe
bananas, graham crackers, noodles, pears, peaches
,◉ How should the nurse respond when the client requests information
about meditation? Answer: Meditation uses rhythmic breathing to calm
the mind and the body.
◉ A client is at risk for a deep vein thrombosis. What is the priority
assessment for this client? Describe the procedure to use when applying
elastic stockings (TEDS). Answer: Perform hand hygiene. Assess skin,
circulation, leg edema. Measure calf/thigh circumference and the length
of the leg to select correct TEDS size. Turn the stockings inside to the
heel, place on the foot, pull the remainder of the stocking over the heel
and on the leg, smoothing any creases or wrinkles. Remove every 8H to
assess for redness, warmth, tenderness. Keep clean/dry. Document
presence of TEDS.
◉ A client has been prescribed a mechanical soft diet. What are three (3)
indications for this therapeutic diet? Answer: Mechanical soft diet
includes clear and full liquids plus diced and ground foods, indicated by
trouble chewing/swallowing, difficulty moving or loss of feeling in areas
of the mouth, or surgery in the mouth.
◉ The nurse has been assigned to a post-abdominal surgery client who
has also been diagnosed with dementia. The family is concerned about
pain control for the client because the client is confused. What should
the nurse include in their teaching to the family about the pain control
plan for this client? Answer: Vital signs are indicative of pain, therefore
assessed frequently. Explain behavioral changes due to the dementia
which may indicate pain. Pre-medicate the patient prior to activities and
before pain is expected. It is important for the family to understand that
, there are pain scales that can be used to help determine if pain
medication is needed.
◉ A client reports difficulty falling asleep. What are nursing
interventions to promote sleep? Answer: Promote a bedtime routine,
exercise at least 2H before bedtime, personal hygiene needs to promote
comfort, muscle relaxation if anxious/stressed
◉ A nurse is conducting an admission assessment for an older adult
client with a hearing impairment. What are some strategies the nurse can
use to improve communication with this client? Answer: Face the patient
and speak slower in a normal volume, do not approach the patient from
behind, make sure the patient is aware you are speaking before you
initiate conversation.
◉ The physician prescribes meperidine 25 mg IM now for a client's
pain. Available: Meperidine 100 mg/mL How much meperidine will the
nurse administer? Answer: 25 mg * 1mL/100mg = 0.25mL
◉ Identify three (3) manifestations of late hypoxemia. Answer:
Confusion, cyanosis, bradypnea, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiac
dysrhythmias
◉ What may an elderly client complain of when experiencing decreased
cardiac output and decreased contraction strength? Answer: Anxiety,
