ATI RN NURSING TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
▶ A nurse is assessing an infant who has pneumonia. Which of the
following findings is the priority for the nurse to report the provider?
Nasal flaring
WBC count 11,300/mm3
Diarrhea
Abdominal distension Answer: Nasal flaring
▶ A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a school age
child who has undergone a tonsillectomy. Which of the following
statements by the guardian indicates an understanding the teaching?
"My child can resume usual activities since this was just an outpatient
surgery."
"My child will be able to drink the chocolate milkshake I promised to get for
them tonight."
"I will notify the doctor if I notice that my child is swallowing frequently."
"I will have my child gargle with warm salt water to relieve their sore throat."
Answer: "I will notify the doctor if I notice that my child is swallowing
frequently."
▶ A nurse is discussing organ donation with the parents of a school age
child who has sustained brain death due to a bicycle crash. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
Inform the parents that written consent is required prior to organ donation.
Provide written information to the parents about organ donation.
Ask the provider to explain misconceptions of organ donation to the
parents.
Explore the parents' feelings and wishes regarding organ donation.
Answer: Explore the parents' feelings and wishes regarding organ
donation.
, ▶ A nurse is caring for a newly admitted school age child who has
hypopituitarism. Which of the following medications should the nurse
expect the provider to prescribe?
Desmopressin
Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone
Recombinant growth hormone
Levothyroxine Answer: Recombinant growth hormone
▶ A nurse is providing discharge teaching to he parents of a 3 month old
infant following a cheiloplasty. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include?
"Clean your baby's sutures daily with a mixture of chlorhexidine and water."
"Expect your baby to swallow more than usual over the next few days."
"Inspect your baby's tongue for white patches using a tongue depressor
every 8 hours."
"Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on your baby's suture line daily for
the next 3 days." Answer: "Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on your
baby's suture line daily for the next 3 days."
▶ A nurse is caring for a school age child who has peripheral edema. The
nurse should identify that which of the following assessments should be
performed to confirm peripheral edema?
Palpate the dorsum of the child's feet.
Weigh the child daily using the same scale.
Assess the child's skin turgor.
Observe the child for periorbital swelling. Answer: Palpate the dorsum of
the child's feet.
▶ A nurse is caring for a 10 year old child following a head injury. Which of
the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the
child is developing diabetes insipidus?
Urine specific gravity 1.045
Sodium 155 mEq/L
Blood glucose 45 mg/dL
Urine output 35 mL/hr Answer: Sodium 155 mEq/L
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
▶ A nurse is assessing an infant who has pneumonia. Which of the
following findings is the priority for the nurse to report the provider?
Nasal flaring
WBC count 11,300/mm3
Diarrhea
Abdominal distension Answer: Nasal flaring
▶ A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a school age
child who has undergone a tonsillectomy. Which of the following
statements by the guardian indicates an understanding the teaching?
"My child can resume usual activities since this was just an outpatient
surgery."
"My child will be able to drink the chocolate milkshake I promised to get for
them tonight."
"I will notify the doctor if I notice that my child is swallowing frequently."
"I will have my child gargle with warm salt water to relieve their sore throat."
Answer: "I will notify the doctor if I notice that my child is swallowing
frequently."
▶ A nurse is discussing organ donation with the parents of a school age
child who has sustained brain death due to a bicycle crash. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
Inform the parents that written consent is required prior to organ donation.
Provide written information to the parents about organ donation.
Ask the provider to explain misconceptions of organ donation to the
parents.
Explore the parents' feelings and wishes regarding organ donation.
Answer: Explore the parents' feelings and wishes regarding organ
donation.
, ▶ A nurse is caring for a newly admitted school age child who has
hypopituitarism. Which of the following medications should the nurse
expect the provider to prescribe?
Desmopressin
Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone
Recombinant growth hormone
Levothyroxine Answer: Recombinant growth hormone
▶ A nurse is providing discharge teaching to he parents of a 3 month old
infant following a cheiloplasty. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include?
"Clean your baby's sutures daily with a mixture of chlorhexidine and water."
"Expect your baby to swallow more than usual over the next few days."
"Inspect your baby's tongue for white patches using a tongue depressor
every 8 hours."
"Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on your baby's suture line daily for
the next 3 days." Answer: "Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on your
baby's suture line daily for the next 3 days."
▶ A nurse is caring for a school age child who has peripheral edema. The
nurse should identify that which of the following assessments should be
performed to confirm peripheral edema?
Palpate the dorsum of the child's feet.
Weigh the child daily using the same scale.
Assess the child's skin turgor.
Observe the child for periorbital swelling. Answer: Palpate the dorsum of
the child's feet.
▶ A nurse is caring for a 10 year old child following a head injury. Which of
the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the
child is developing diabetes insipidus?
Urine specific gravity 1.045
Sodium 155 mEq/L
Blood glucose 45 mg/dL
Urine output 35 mL/hr Answer: Sodium 155 mEq/L
