ATI Final Proctored Top exam questions with completely
verified answers graded A+. 2025/2026
Beneficence - correct answer the nurse's actions are taken to "do good" and promote
goodness and kindness.
Nonmaleficence - correct answer duty to do no harm
oz to mL conversion - correct answer 1oz=30mL
Macule vs papule - correct answer macule: a nonpalpable lesion that is smaller than 1
cm (0.4 in) in diameter. A freckle is an example of this type of lesion.
papule: palpable raised bump like a bug bite or skin tag
Nodule - correct answer a palpable, elevated, solid mass that is 0.5 cm (0.2 in) or
larger in diameter. A wart is an example of this type of lesion.
Vesicle - correct answer a palpable, serous, fluid-filled lesion that is smaller than 1 cm
(0.4 in) in diameter. A blister, such as one that may occur with chickenpox, is an
example of this type of lesion.
What can and can't an AP do? LVN/LPN? - correct answer AP: can- daily weight,
Perform gastrostomy feedings through an ESTABLISHED G tube but not an NG tube,
obtain weight, measure I&O, take vitals in stable pts, obtain bloodless glucose level in
stable pt
LVN: can give oral meds, catheterize pt, administer enema, can give enteral feedings
Both cannot assess, teach, or give conscious sedation
RNs do not delegate what types of tasks to other non RN staff? - correct answer RNs
DO NOT delegate what they can EAT--evaluate, assess, teach
,what precaution is bacterial meningitis? - correct answer droplet
most common cause of hyperthyroidism
tell me about (the answer) - correct answer Graves dz
autoimmune antibodies result in hypersecretion of thyroid hormones, autosomal
recessive trait passed to females, s/s exophthalmos (due to edema in extraocular
muscles and ↑ fatty tissue behind the eye), blurred/double vision and tiring of eyes due
to pressure on the optic nerve
hypercalcemia vs hypocalcemia symptom - correct answer hyper: decreased deep
tendon reflexes
hypo: tetany, possitive chvosteks and trousseaus signs,
Coombs test tests for ______________in the mom. If Coombs is positive, it means
that....__________. - correct answer the presence of antibodies
antibodies already exist and the Rhogam won't do any good.
Ranitidine, famitidine
what type of med, side effects - correct answer H2 blocker - lowers ph, increases risk
of infection (sx: green sputum), risk of thrombocytopenia
Turner's sign vs Murphy's sign - correct answer T: bruising of the flanks, the part of the
body between the last rib and the top of the hip r/t Pancreatitis
M: inspiratory cessasion (stops breathing) when you press on the right upper quadrant
where the gallbladder and liver is oftenr r/t Cholecystitis
basically you hook fingers under rib cage on right side - pain upon inspiration = gall
bladder inflammation
,Thyroid storm symptoms - correct answer hypertension, fever, abdominal pain,
tachycardia
Acromegaly - correct answer -hormonal disorder that develops when your pituitary
gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood. When this happens, your
bones increase in size, including those of your hands, feet and face
-excess somatotropin
tx for Addison's crisis - correct answer -insulin (to move K into cells), hydrocortisone,
Kayexalate, diuretics, IV fluids.
-High salt, low potassium diet
Addisons vs cushings dissease - correct answer addisons: Decreased aldosterone and
rennin
Sx: weight loss, hyperpigmentation, weakness, n/v, dehydration, hyponatremia,
hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia, hypoglycemia.
cushings: Elevated cortisol
hyperkalemia symptoms - correct answer irritability, confusion, bradycardia,
hyperactive bowel sounds, diarrhea, and numbness of the extremities
Aspirin can reduce the antihypertensive effects of _________. - correct answer ACE
inhibitors (-pril, vasotec)
what is recombinant tissue plasminogen activator - correct answer thrombolytic
what med should be withheld 48 hours prior to cardio version? - correct answer digoxin
hypokalemia vs hyperkalemia EKG - correct answer hypo: flat T waves on ECG
hyper: tall peaked T waves
, Cardiac enzymes post MI - correct answer myoglobin (elevated for 24 hr, non-heart
specific), creatine kinase-MB (elevated for 3 days), troponin I (elevated for 7 days),
Tropinin T (elevated for 14-21 days)
Hypokalemia symptoms - correct answer decreased bowel sounds, abdominal
distention, and constipation.
Hypernatremia symptoms - correct answer thirst, sticky mucus membranes, and, if
severe, seizures.
Hyponatremia symptoms - correct answer muscle twitching, headaches, nausea,
vomiting, and seizures.
Trendelenburg position vs reverse trendelburg - correct answer Trendelburg: the body
is laid supine, or flat on the back on a 15-30 degree incline with the feet elevated above
the head.
Reverse Trendelenburg: similarly, places the body supine on an incline but with the
head now being elevated.
Dorsal recumbent position - correct answer lies on their back with their knees bent up
in an outward position while their feet are planted flat on the ground, a bed, table or
resting platform allowing the pelvic area to be easily examined and observed.
3 considerations for renal failure
(what med don't u give, what do they retain, nutrition considerations) - correct answer -
diuretics are ineffective
-Patient retains potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
-Nutrition: restrict fluids, protein. Increase calcium.
Order of sensations to return after anesthesia - correct answer touch, pain, warm, cold
verified answers graded A+. 2025/2026
Beneficence - correct answer the nurse's actions are taken to "do good" and promote
goodness and kindness.
Nonmaleficence - correct answer duty to do no harm
oz to mL conversion - correct answer 1oz=30mL
Macule vs papule - correct answer macule: a nonpalpable lesion that is smaller than 1
cm (0.4 in) in diameter. A freckle is an example of this type of lesion.
papule: palpable raised bump like a bug bite or skin tag
Nodule - correct answer a palpable, elevated, solid mass that is 0.5 cm (0.2 in) or
larger in diameter. A wart is an example of this type of lesion.
Vesicle - correct answer a palpable, serous, fluid-filled lesion that is smaller than 1 cm
(0.4 in) in diameter. A blister, such as one that may occur with chickenpox, is an
example of this type of lesion.
What can and can't an AP do? LVN/LPN? - correct answer AP: can- daily weight,
Perform gastrostomy feedings through an ESTABLISHED G tube but not an NG tube,
obtain weight, measure I&O, take vitals in stable pts, obtain bloodless glucose level in
stable pt
LVN: can give oral meds, catheterize pt, administer enema, can give enteral feedings
Both cannot assess, teach, or give conscious sedation
RNs do not delegate what types of tasks to other non RN staff? - correct answer RNs
DO NOT delegate what they can EAT--evaluate, assess, teach
,what precaution is bacterial meningitis? - correct answer droplet
most common cause of hyperthyroidism
tell me about (the answer) - correct answer Graves dz
autoimmune antibodies result in hypersecretion of thyroid hormones, autosomal
recessive trait passed to females, s/s exophthalmos (due to edema in extraocular
muscles and ↑ fatty tissue behind the eye), blurred/double vision and tiring of eyes due
to pressure on the optic nerve
hypercalcemia vs hypocalcemia symptom - correct answer hyper: decreased deep
tendon reflexes
hypo: tetany, possitive chvosteks and trousseaus signs,
Coombs test tests for ______________in the mom. If Coombs is positive, it means
that....__________. - correct answer the presence of antibodies
antibodies already exist and the Rhogam won't do any good.
Ranitidine, famitidine
what type of med, side effects - correct answer H2 blocker - lowers ph, increases risk
of infection (sx: green sputum), risk of thrombocytopenia
Turner's sign vs Murphy's sign - correct answer T: bruising of the flanks, the part of the
body between the last rib and the top of the hip r/t Pancreatitis
M: inspiratory cessasion (stops breathing) when you press on the right upper quadrant
where the gallbladder and liver is oftenr r/t Cholecystitis
basically you hook fingers under rib cage on right side - pain upon inspiration = gall
bladder inflammation
,Thyroid storm symptoms - correct answer hypertension, fever, abdominal pain,
tachycardia
Acromegaly - correct answer -hormonal disorder that develops when your pituitary
gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood. When this happens, your
bones increase in size, including those of your hands, feet and face
-excess somatotropin
tx for Addison's crisis - correct answer -insulin (to move K into cells), hydrocortisone,
Kayexalate, diuretics, IV fluids.
-High salt, low potassium diet
Addisons vs cushings dissease - correct answer addisons: Decreased aldosterone and
rennin
Sx: weight loss, hyperpigmentation, weakness, n/v, dehydration, hyponatremia,
hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia, hypoglycemia.
cushings: Elevated cortisol
hyperkalemia symptoms - correct answer irritability, confusion, bradycardia,
hyperactive bowel sounds, diarrhea, and numbness of the extremities
Aspirin can reduce the antihypertensive effects of _________. - correct answer ACE
inhibitors (-pril, vasotec)
what is recombinant tissue plasminogen activator - correct answer thrombolytic
what med should be withheld 48 hours prior to cardio version? - correct answer digoxin
hypokalemia vs hyperkalemia EKG - correct answer hypo: flat T waves on ECG
hyper: tall peaked T waves
, Cardiac enzymes post MI - correct answer myoglobin (elevated for 24 hr, non-heart
specific), creatine kinase-MB (elevated for 3 days), troponin I (elevated for 7 days),
Tropinin T (elevated for 14-21 days)
Hypokalemia symptoms - correct answer decreased bowel sounds, abdominal
distention, and constipation.
Hypernatremia symptoms - correct answer thirst, sticky mucus membranes, and, if
severe, seizures.
Hyponatremia symptoms - correct answer muscle twitching, headaches, nausea,
vomiting, and seizures.
Trendelenburg position vs reverse trendelburg - correct answer Trendelburg: the body
is laid supine, or flat on the back on a 15-30 degree incline with the feet elevated above
the head.
Reverse Trendelenburg: similarly, places the body supine on an incline but with the
head now being elevated.
Dorsal recumbent position - correct answer lies on their back with their knees bent up
in an outward position while their feet are planted flat on the ground, a bed, table or
resting platform allowing the pelvic area to be easily examined and observed.
3 considerations for renal failure
(what med don't u give, what do they retain, nutrition considerations) - correct answer -
diuretics are ineffective
-Patient retains potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
-Nutrition: restrict fluids, protein. Increase calcium.
Order of sensations to return after anesthesia - correct answer touch, pain, warm, cold
