ATI RN Comprehensive Exit Exam 2026 – Complete Questions & Detailed Solutions, 100% Correct Answers, Latest Test Bank, Study Guide, and Verified Nursing Exam Preparation Material

ATI RN Comprehensive Exit Exam 2026 –
Complete Questions & Detailed Solutions,
100% Correct Answers, Latest Test Bank, Study
Guide, and Verified Nursing Exam Preparation
Material
1. A nurse is implementing interventions for a group of

patients. Which actions are nursing interventions?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Order chest x-ray for suspected arm fracture.

b. Prescribe antibiotics for a wound infection.
c. Reposition a patient who is on bed rest.

d. Teach a patient preoperative exercises.
e. Transfer a patient to another hospital unit.

ANS: C, D, E
A nursing intervention is any treatment based on clinical judgment and
knowledge that a nurse performs to enhance patient outcomes. Repositioning,
teaching, and transferring a patient are examples of nursing interventions.
Ordering a chest x-ray and prescribing antibiotics are examples of medical
interventions performed by a health care provider.
2. A nurse is providing nursing care to a group of patients. Which

actions are direct care interventions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ambulating a patient

b. Inserting a feeding tube
c. Performing resuscitation

d. Documenting wound care
e. Teaching about medications

ANS: A, B, C, E
All of the interventions listed (ambulating, inserting a feeding tube,
performing resuscitation, and teaching) are direct care interventions involving
patient and nurse interaction, except documenting wound care. 1

,Documenting wound care is an example of an indirect intervention.

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resources will the nurse make sure are available? (Select all that
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nursing care. Most nursing procedures require some equipment or
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supplies. Before performing an intervention, decide which supplies you
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need and determine their availability. Patient care staff (assistive
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personnel) work together as patients’ needs demand it. A patient’s care
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4. Which interventions are appropriate for a patient with diabetes
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and poor wound healing? (Select all that apply.)
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