ATI TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES SEMINAR
POSTTEST EXAM
FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a latex allergy and is scheduled for surgery the
following day. When implementing latex allergy precautions, which of the following tasks
should the nurse assign to an assistive personnel (AP)? - ANSWER-This task does not require
decision-making or analysis by the AP. It is a routine task and there is little risk of harm to the
client. It is appropriate for the nurse to delegate this task to the AP.
A nurse is preparing to collect data from an adult client after receiving change-of-shift report.
Which of the following client issues should the nurse address first? - ANSWER-The client has
orthostatic hypotension.
A nurse is performing blood pressure screenings. For one client, the nurse last palpates the radial
pulse at 120 mm Hg. How many mm Hg should the nurse inflate the cuff in order to auscultate
the client's blood pressure? (You will find "Hot Spots" to select in the artwork below. Select only
the hotspot that corresponds to your answer.) - ANSWER-150
Rationale:
Applying the use what you know default strategy, the nurse should recall that that a client can
have an auscultatory gap, or break in the systolic blood pressure, of about 40 mm Hg. To avoid a
false low systolic blood pressure reading, the nurse should inflate the cuff 30 mm Hg higher than
the point where the pulse can no longer be palpated. Systolic blood pressure can then be
measured allowing the sphygmomanometer to decrease 2 mm Hg/sec, and noting the point the
where the pulse is palpated again or auscultated.
A nurse at a long-term care facility discovers a wastebasket fire in the room of two residents.
Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should follow. (Move the steps into the box on the
right, placing them in the selected order of performance. Use all the steps.) - ANSWER-the nurse
should recall the RACE and PASS pneumonic, which are used to help manage fire. Following
RACE, the first step the nurse should take is to rescue, or assist the residents out of the room to
safety. Next, the nurse should activate the alarm system. Third, the nurse should confine the fire
by closing the room door, and fire doors, if present. The last letter stands for extinguish. The
PASS pneumonic describes fire extinguisher use. The nurse should pull the pin to activate the
extinguisher. Finally, the nurse should put out the fire by aiming at the base, squeezing the
trigger, and sweeping from side to side.
, A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is agitated and attempting to pull out the
peripheral IV catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-
Place a stockinette dressing over the client's IV site.
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who begins having a seizure. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Turn the client on her side.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving enteral nutrition. The nurse should plan to monitor
the client for which of the following early indications of aspiration? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER--Restlessness
-Behavioral changes
-Tachypnea
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for several clients at the beginning of the shift. Which of
the following tasks should the nurse plan to delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)? (Select all
that apply.) - ANSWER--Feeding a client who had a stroke 2 years ago
-Performing a bed bath for a client who is paraplegic
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has left-sided weakness due to a
stroke. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority? -
ANSWER-Determining whether the client is able to feed himself
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is receiving hospice care. Which of the following
actions should be the nurse's priority? - ANSWER-Ensure the client's pain is controlled.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who reports having leg cramps due to hypokalemia.
The nurse should recommend 1 cup servings of which of the following foods for this client?
(Select all that apply.) - ANSWER--Fresh avocado
-Canned apricots
-Brazil nuts
A nurse is talking with an older adult client during a home visit. Which of the following
statements by the client should the nurse identify as the priority? - ANSWER-"I don't know if my
smoke alarms work."
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who has impaired vision and
lower extremity weakness due to diabetes mellitus. Which of the following interventions is the
nurse's priority? - ANSWER-Ensure the client's call light is within reach.
A nurse is preparing to collect physical assessment data from an older adult client who has acute
confusion. Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform first? - ANSWER-
Auscultate lung sounds.
POSTTEST EXAM
FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a latex allergy and is scheduled for surgery the
following day. When implementing latex allergy precautions, which of the following tasks
should the nurse assign to an assistive personnel (AP)? - ANSWER-This task does not require
decision-making or analysis by the AP. It is a routine task and there is little risk of harm to the
client. It is appropriate for the nurse to delegate this task to the AP.
A nurse is preparing to collect data from an adult client after receiving change-of-shift report.
Which of the following client issues should the nurse address first? - ANSWER-The client has
orthostatic hypotension.
A nurse is performing blood pressure screenings. For one client, the nurse last palpates the radial
pulse at 120 mm Hg. How many mm Hg should the nurse inflate the cuff in order to auscultate
the client's blood pressure? (You will find "Hot Spots" to select in the artwork below. Select only
the hotspot that corresponds to your answer.) - ANSWER-150
Rationale:
Applying the use what you know default strategy, the nurse should recall that that a client can
have an auscultatory gap, or break in the systolic blood pressure, of about 40 mm Hg. To avoid a
false low systolic blood pressure reading, the nurse should inflate the cuff 30 mm Hg higher than
the point where the pulse can no longer be palpated. Systolic blood pressure can then be
measured allowing the sphygmomanometer to decrease 2 mm Hg/sec, and noting the point the
where the pulse is palpated again or auscultated.
A nurse at a long-term care facility discovers a wastebasket fire in the room of two residents.
Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should follow. (Move the steps into the box on the
right, placing them in the selected order of performance. Use all the steps.) - ANSWER-the nurse
should recall the RACE and PASS pneumonic, which are used to help manage fire. Following
RACE, the first step the nurse should take is to rescue, or assist the residents out of the room to
safety. Next, the nurse should activate the alarm system. Third, the nurse should confine the fire
by closing the room door, and fire doors, if present. The last letter stands for extinguish. The
PASS pneumonic describes fire extinguisher use. The nurse should pull the pin to activate the
extinguisher. Finally, the nurse should put out the fire by aiming at the base, squeezing the
trigger, and sweeping from side to side.
, A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is agitated and attempting to pull out the
peripheral IV catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-
Place a stockinette dressing over the client's IV site.
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who begins having a seizure. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Turn the client on her side.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving enteral nutrition. The nurse should plan to monitor
the client for which of the following early indications of aspiration? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER--Restlessness
-Behavioral changes
-Tachypnea
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for several clients at the beginning of the shift. Which of
the following tasks should the nurse plan to delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)? (Select all
that apply.) - ANSWER--Feeding a client who had a stroke 2 years ago
-Performing a bed bath for a client who is paraplegic
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has left-sided weakness due to a
stroke. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority? -
ANSWER-Determining whether the client is able to feed himself
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is receiving hospice care. Which of the following
actions should be the nurse's priority? - ANSWER-Ensure the client's pain is controlled.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who reports having leg cramps due to hypokalemia.
The nurse should recommend 1 cup servings of which of the following foods for this client?
(Select all that apply.) - ANSWER--Fresh avocado
-Canned apricots
-Brazil nuts
A nurse is talking with an older adult client during a home visit. Which of the following
statements by the client should the nurse identify as the priority? - ANSWER-"I don't know if my
smoke alarms work."
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who has impaired vision and
lower extremity weakness due to diabetes mellitus. Which of the following interventions is the
nurse's priority? - ANSWER-Ensure the client's call light is within reach.
A nurse is preparing to collect physical assessment data from an older adult client who has acute
confusion. Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform first? - ANSWER-
Auscultate lung sounds.
