ATI Adult Health Practice Exam Prep Test Bank
ATI ADULT HEALTH PRACTICE EXAM PREP TEST BANK NEWEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 700 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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Contents Covered
TOPIC: Cardiovascular ............................................................................. 2
TOPIC: Respiratory ................................................................................ 63
TOPIC: Neurological ............................................................................ 141
TOPIC: Gastrointestinal ....................................................................... 167
TOPIC: Endocrine ................................................................................ 186
TOPIC: Renal/Urinary .......................................................................... 226
TOPIC: Musculoskeletal ....................................................................... 255
TOPIC: Hematologic/Oncology ............................................................ 278
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TOPIC: Cardiovascular
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure. The nurse
should instruct the client to report which of the following findings immediately to
the provider?
A. Weight gain of 0.9 kg (2 lb) in 24 hr
B. Increase of 10 mm Hg in systolic blood pressure
C. Dyspnea with exertion
D. Dizziness when rising quickly - Correct Answer-A. Weight gain of 0.9 kg (2 lb) in
24 hr
(weight gain is an indication of fluid retention resulting from worsening heart
failure)
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for treatment of left-sided heart
failure and is receiving intravenous loop diuretics and digitalis therapy. The client
is experiencing weakness and an irregular heart rate. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
A. Obtain the client's current weight
B. Review serum electrolyte values
C. Determine the time of the last digoxin dose
D. Check the client's urine output - Correct Answer-B. Review serum electrolyte
values
(indicate that the client is at the greatest risk for electrolyte imbalance, an adverse
effect of loop diuretics. Review electrolyte values (especially potassium), client is at
risk for dysrhythmias, from hypokalemia)
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of angina and is scheduled to
exercise electrocardiography at 1100. Which of the following statements by the
client requires the nurse to contact the provider for possible rescheduling?
A. "I'm still hungry after the bowl of cereal I ate at 7 am"
B. "I didn't take my heart pills this morning because the doctor told me not to"
C. I have had chest pain a couple of times since I my doctor in the office last week"
D. "I smoked a cigarette this morning to calm my nerves about having this
procedure" - Correct Answer-D. "I smoked a cigarette this morning to calm my
nerves about having this procedure"
(smoking prior to the test can change the outcome and places the client at
additional risk)
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a prescription for
transdermal nitroglycerin patches. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include in the teaching?
A. Apply the new path to the same site as the previous one
B. Place the patch on an area of skin away from skin folds and joints
C. Keep the patch on 24 hr per day
D. Replace the patch at the onset of angina - Correct Answer-B. Place the patch on
an area of skin away from skin folds and joints
(apply to an area of intact skin with enough room for the patch to fit smoothly)
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A nurse is monitoring a client's ECG monitor and notes the client's rhythm has
changes from normal sinus rhythm to supraventricular tachycardia. The nurse
should prepare to assist with which of the following interventions?
A. Initiate chest compressions
B. Vagal stimulation
C. Administration of atropine IV
D. Defibrillation - Correct Answer-B. Vagal stimulation
(might temporarily convert client's HR to normal . Should have a defibrillator and
resuscitation equipment at client's bedside bc vagal stimulation can cause
bradydysrhythmias, ventricular dysrhythmias, or asystole)
A nurse is providing health teaching to a group of clients. Which of the following
clients is at risk for developing peripheral arterial disease?
A. A client who has hypothyroidism
B. A client who has diabetes mellitus
C. A client whose daily caloric intake consists of 25% fat
D. A client who consumes 2 12-oz bottles of beer a day - Correct Answer-B. A
client who has diabetes mellitus
(places client as risk for microvascular damage and progressive peripheral arterial
disease)
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the
following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
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ATI ADULT HEALTH PRACTICE EXAM PREP TEST BANK NEWEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 700 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) WITH DETAILED RATIONALES |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
Contents Covered
TOPIC: Cardiovascular ............................................................................. 2
TOPIC: Respiratory ................................................................................ 63
TOPIC: Neurological ............................................................................ 141
TOPIC: Gastrointestinal ....................................................................... 167
TOPIC: Endocrine ................................................................................ 186
TOPIC: Renal/Urinary .......................................................................... 226
TOPIC: Musculoskeletal ....................................................................... 255
TOPIC: Hematologic/Oncology ............................................................ 278
1|Page
, ATI Adult Health Practice Exam Prep Test Bank
TOPIC: Cardiovascular
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure. The nurse
should instruct the client to report which of the following findings immediately to
the provider?
A. Weight gain of 0.9 kg (2 lb) in 24 hr
B. Increase of 10 mm Hg in systolic blood pressure
C. Dyspnea with exertion
D. Dizziness when rising quickly - Correct Answer-A. Weight gain of 0.9 kg (2 lb) in
24 hr
(weight gain is an indication of fluid retention resulting from worsening heart
failure)
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for treatment of left-sided heart
failure and is receiving intravenous loop diuretics and digitalis therapy. The client
is experiencing weakness and an irregular heart rate. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
A. Obtain the client's current weight
B. Review serum electrolyte values
C. Determine the time of the last digoxin dose
D. Check the client's urine output - Correct Answer-B. Review serum electrolyte
values
(indicate that the client is at the greatest risk for electrolyte imbalance, an adverse
effect of loop diuretics. Review electrolyte values (especially potassium), client is at
risk for dysrhythmias, from hypokalemia)
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, ATI Adult Health Practice Exam Prep Test Bank
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of angina and is scheduled to
exercise electrocardiography at 1100. Which of the following statements by the
client requires the nurse to contact the provider for possible rescheduling?
A. "I'm still hungry after the bowl of cereal I ate at 7 am"
B. "I didn't take my heart pills this morning because the doctor told me not to"
C. I have had chest pain a couple of times since I my doctor in the office last week"
D. "I smoked a cigarette this morning to calm my nerves about having this
procedure" - Correct Answer-D. "I smoked a cigarette this morning to calm my
nerves about having this procedure"
(smoking prior to the test can change the outcome and places the client at
additional risk)
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a prescription for
transdermal nitroglycerin patches. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include in the teaching?
A. Apply the new path to the same site as the previous one
B. Place the patch on an area of skin away from skin folds and joints
C. Keep the patch on 24 hr per day
D. Replace the patch at the onset of angina - Correct Answer-B. Place the patch on
an area of skin away from skin folds and joints
(apply to an area of intact skin with enough room for the patch to fit smoothly)
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A nurse is monitoring a client's ECG monitor and notes the client's rhythm has
changes from normal sinus rhythm to supraventricular tachycardia. The nurse
should prepare to assist with which of the following interventions?
A. Initiate chest compressions
B. Vagal stimulation
C. Administration of atropine IV
D. Defibrillation - Correct Answer-B. Vagal stimulation
(might temporarily convert client's HR to normal . Should have a defibrillator and
resuscitation equipment at client's bedside bc vagal stimulation can cause
bradydysrhythmias, ventricular dysrhythmias, or asystole)
A nurse is providing health teaching to a group of clients. Which of the following
clients is at risk for developing peripheral arterial disease?
A. A client who has hypothyroidism
B. A client who has diabetes mellitus
C. A client whose daily caloric intake consists of 25% fat
D. A client who consumes 2 12-oz bottles of beer a day - Correct Answer-B. A
client who has diabetes mellitus
(places client as risk for microvascular damage and progressive peripheral arterial
disease)
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the
following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
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