NEW 2025 ATI RN CONCEPT-BASED LEVEL 3 THE NGN
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QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● A nurse is teaching a client who has been newly diagnosed with systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE). Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?. Answer: "I should inspect my skin daily for cuts and rashes"
● A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take to promote the client's mobility?. Answer: Instruct the client to perform
range-of-motion exercises - The nurse should instruct the client to perform stretching and
range-of-motion exercises to promote mobility. exercising and walking help to delay the
progression of the disease.
● A nurse is caring for a client who has had a myocardial infarction and suspects cardiogenic
shock. The nurse should monitor for which of the following manifestations?. Answer:
Pulmonary Congestion -Pulmonary congestion is a result of decreased cardiac output due to
damage to the cardiac muscle
● A nurse is assessing a client who has a DNR order and has stopped breathing. The family
asks the nurse to resuscitate the client. Which action should the nurse take?. Answer:
Respect the client's preferences.
● A nurse manager is teaching a group of nurses about OSHA. What information should the
nurse include?. Answer: Sets standards for hazardous exposures in the workplace.
● A nurse manager identifies that the number of client medication administration errors on the
unit has increased. When creating a cause-and-effect chart, which of the following information
should the nurse manger include?. Answer: Possible reasons for the medication errors.
------------------------------------------------- The nurse manager should identify and include possible
reasons for the occurrence of medication errors when creating a cause and effect chart. This
data assists in the prevention of future medication errors.
● A nurse manager notices that he has exceeded the amount of money allocated for labor
costs for the quarter. Which action should the nurse manager take?. Answer: involve staff
nurses in budge planning. -this promotes awareness of the costs of staffing a unit and
encourages cost-effective care.
, ● A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a halo device applied to prevent further
cervical spinal cord injury following a diving accident. What info should the nurse include?.
Answer: "Avoid leaning forward when attempting to stand." -the weight of the halo device can
alter balance. leaning forward could cause the client to fall.
● A nurse is working on an interprofessional collaboration plan of care for a client who has a
stage 3 pressure ulcer. Which action should the nurse recognize as the. role of the licensed
practical nurse (LPN)?. Answer: Administer pain medication
● A nurse manager is facilitating conflict resolution between two nurses who disagree about
the need to make a referral to a social worker. Which conflict management strategies should
the nurse manager use?. Answer: Offer self to constructively facilitate communication. -The
nurse manager will be the impartial third party in this communication
● A nurse is having a disagreement with a coworker about a client assignment. When
following the chain of command, which of the following individuals should the nurse contact to
discuss the conflict?. Answer: The charge nurse - When following the chain of command, the
nurse should communicate with his immediate supervisor about any questions and concerns
he has, including a conflict with a coworkers.
● A triage nurse is prioritizing clients following a mass casualty disaster. Which of the
following clients should the nurse treat first?. Answer: A client who is exhibiting manifestations
of shock. -a client exhibiting manifestations of shock requires immediate intervention for
survival.
● A nurse is caring for a client who has a partial-thickness burn and a prescription for a silver
sulfadiazine cream. Which intervention should the nurse take?. Answer: Monitor the client's
WBC. -A drop in the WBC count can be an indication of an allergic reaction to the silver
sulfadiazine cream
● A nurse is preparing to administer nitroglycerin topical ointment to a client who had a
myocardial infarction. Which action should the nurse plan to take? (move steps in order).
Answer: 1) Cleanse the client's skin and allow it to dry 2) Apply a thin layer of medication
ointment to the dosing paper. 3) Spread the medication over a 6.4 by 8.9 cm area of skin 4)
Cover the medication site with plastic wrap 5) Remove the medication in 6 hr.
● A nurse manager is teaching a group of nurses about professional negligence. Which of the
following situations should the nurse manager include as an example?. Answer: Administering
heparin to a client who is undergoing a lumbar puncture. A nurse who administers heparin to
client who is undergoing a lumbar puncture is an example of negligence. Anticoagulant
medication can cause bleeding in the lumbar area
RETAKE COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● A nurse is teaching a client who has been newly diagnosed with systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE). Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?. Answer: "I should inspect my skin daily for cuts and rashes"
● A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take to promote the client's mobility?. Answer: Instruct the client to perform
range-of-motion exercises - The nurse should instruct the client to perform stretching and
range-of-motion exercises to promote mobility. exercising and walking help to delay the
progression of the disease.
● A nurse is caring for a client who has had a myocardial infarction and suspects cardiogenic
shock. The nurse should monitor for which of the following manifestations?. Answer:
Pulmonary Congestion -Pulmonary congestion is a result of decreased cardiac output due to
damage to the cardiac muscle
● A nurse is assessing a client who has a DNR order and has stopped breathing. The family
asks the nurse to resuscitate the client. Which action should the nurse take?. Answer:
Respect the client's preferences.
● A nurse manager is teaching a group of nurses about OSHA. What information should the
nurse include?. Answer: Sets standards for hazardous exposures in the workplace.
● A nurse manager identifies that the number of client medication administration errors on the
unit has increased. When creating a cause-and-effect chart, which of the following information
should the nurse manger include?. Answer: Possible reasons for the medication errors.
------------------------------------------------- The nurse manager should identify and include possible
reasons for the occurrence of medication errors when creating a cause and effect chart. This
data assists in the prevention of future medication errors.
● A nurse manager notices that he has exceeded the amount of money allocated for labor
costs for the quarter. Which action should the nurse manager take?. Answer: involve staff
nurses in budge planning. -this promotes awareness of the costs of staffing a unit and
encourages cost-effective care.
, ● A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a halo device applied to prevent further
cervical spinal cord injury following a diving accident. What info should the nurse include?.
Answer: "Avoid leaning forward when attempting to stand." -the weight of the halo device can
alter balance. leaning forward could cause the client to fall.
● A nurse is working on an interprofessional collaboration plan of care for a client who has a
stage 3 pressure ulcer. Which action should the nurse recognize as the. role of the licensed
practical nurse (LPN)?. Answer: Administer pain medication
● A nurse manager is facilitating conflict resolution between two nurses who disagree about
the need to make a referral to a social worker. Which conflict management strategies should
the nurse manager use?. Answer: Offer self to constructively facilitate communication. -The
nurse manager will be the impartial third party in this communication
● A nurse is having a disagreement with a coworker about a client assignment. When
following the chain of command, which of the following individuals should the nurse contact to
discuss the conflict?. Answer: The charge nurse - When following the chain of command, the
nurse should communicate with his immediate supervisor about any questions and concerns
he has, including a conflict with a coworkers.
● A triage nurse is prioritizing clients following a mass casualty disaster. Which of the
following clients should the nurse treat first?. Answer: A client who is exhibiting manifestations
of shock. -a client exhibiting manifestations of shock requires immediate intervention for
survival.
● A nurse is caring for a client who has a partial-thickness burn and a prescription for a silver
sulfadiazine cream. Which intervention should the nurse take?. Answer: Monitor the client's
WBC. -A drop in the WBC count can be an indication of an allergic reaction to the silver
sulfadiazine cream
● A nurse is preparing to administer nitroglycerin topical ointment to a client who had a
myocardial infarction. Which action should the nurse plan to take? (move steps in order).
Answer: 1) Cleanse the client's skin and allow it to dry 2) Apply a thin layer of medication
ointment to the dosing paper. 3) Spread the medication over a 6.4 by 8.9 cm area of skin 4)
Cover the medication site with plastic wrap 5) Remove the medication in 6 hr.
● A nurse manager is teaching a group of nurses about professional negligence. Which of the
following situations should the nurse manager include as an example?. Answer: Administering
heparin to a client who is undergoing a lumbar puncture. A nurse who administers heparin to
client who is undergoing a lumbar puncture is an example of negligence. Anticoagulant
medication can cause bleeding in the lumbar area
