ATI RN EXIT EXAM NGN 2026 STUDY GUIDE
MOCK EXAM CASE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS EXPERT GRADE A+
◉ LOC. Answer: Level of Consciousness
◉ After lumbar puncture and oil based myelogram. Answer: pt is flat
SUPINE (prevent headache and leaking of CSF)
◉ Pt with heat stroke. Answer: flat with legs elevated
◉ during Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI). Answer: catheter is
taped to the thigh. leg must be kept straight.
◉ After Myringotomy. Answer: position on the side of AFFECTED
ear, allows drainage.
◉ Myringotomy. Answer: surgical incision into the eardrum, to
relieve pressure or drain fluid.
◉ After Cateract surgery. Answer: pt sleep on UNAFFECTED side
with a night shield for *1-4 weeks*
,◉ after Thyroidectomy. Answer: low or semi-fowler's position,
support head, neck and shoulders.
◉ Infant with Spina Bifida. Answer: Prone so that sac does not
rupture
◉ Buck's Traction (skin). Answer: elevate foot of bed for counter
traction
◉ After total hip replacement. Answer: don't sleep on side of
surgery, don't flex hip more than 45-60 degress, don't elevate Head
Of Bed more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip abduction by separating
thighs with pillows.
◉ Prolapsed cord. Answer: Knee to chest or Trendelenburg
oxygen 8 to 10 L
◉ Cleft Lip. Answer: position on back or in infant seat to prevent
trauma to the suture line. while feeding hold in upright position.
◉ To prevent dumping syndrome. Answer: (post operative
ulcer/stomach surgeries) eat in reclining position. Lie down after
, meals for 20-30 min. also restrict fluids during meals, low CHO and
fiber diet. small, frequent meals.
◉ AKA (above knee amputation). Answer: elevate for first 24 hours
on pillow. position prone daily to maintain hip extension.
◉ BKA (below knee amputation). Answer: foot of bed elevated for
first 24 hours. position prone to provide hip extension.
◉ detached retina. Answer: area of detachment should be in the
dependent position
◉ dependent position. Answer: supported
◉ administration of enema. Answer: pt should be left side lying
(Sim's) with knee flexed.
◉ supratentorial. Answer: (incision behind hairline on forhead) e
◉ After supratentorial surgery. Answer: elevate HOB 30-40 degrees
◉ HOB. Answer: head of bed
MOCK EXAM CASE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS EXPERT GRADE A+
◉ LOC. Answer: Level of Consciousness
◉ After lumbar puncture and oil based myelogram. Answer: pt is flat
SUPINE (prevent headache and leaking of CSF)
◉ Pt with heat stroke. Answer: flat with legs elevated
◉ during Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI). Answer: catheter is
taped to the thigh. leg must be kept straight.
◉ After Myringotomy. Answer: position on the side of AFFECTED
ear, allows drainage.
◉ Myringotomy. Answer: surgical incision into the eardrum, to
relieve pressure or drain fluid.
◉ After Cateract surgery. Answer: pt sleep on UNAFFECTED side
with a night shield for *1-4 weeks*
,◉ after Thyroidectomy. Answer: low or semi-fowler's position,
support head, neck and shoulders.
◉ Infant with Spina Bifida. Answer: Prone so that sac does not
rupture
◉ Buck's Traction (skin). Answer: elevate foot of bed for counter
traction
◉ After total hip replacement. Answer: don't sleep on side of
surgery, don't flex hip more than 45-60 degress, don't elevate Head
Of Bed more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip abduction by separating
thighs with pillows.
◉ Prolapsed cord. Answer: Knee to chest or Trendelenburg
oxygen 8 to 10 L
◉ Cleft Lip. Answer: position on back or in infant seat to prevent
trauma to the suture line. while feeding hold in upright position.
◉ To prevent dumping syndrome. Answer: (post operative
ulcer/stomach surgeries) eat in reclining position. Lie down after
, meals for 20-30 min. also restrict fluids during meals, low CHO and
fiber diet. small, frequent meals.
◉ AKA (above knee amputation). Answer: elevate for first 24 hours
on pillow. position prone daily to maintain hip extension.
◉ BKA (below knee amputation). Answer: foot of bed elevated for
first 24 hours. position prone to provide hip extension.
◉ detached retina. Answer: area of detachment should be in the
dependent position
◉ dependent position. Answer: supported
◉ administration of enema. Answer: pt should be left side lying
(Sim's) with knee flexed.
◉ supratentorial. Answer: (incision behind hairline on forhead) e
◉ After supratentorial surgery. Answer: elevate HOB 30-40 degrees
◉ HOB. Answer: head of bed
