ATI Exit Exam #2 Version of
Comprehensive Retake Test
2026 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of a terminal
illness. The nurse should identify which of the following as an indication
of hopelessness? - ANSWER ✔✔The client has a decreased level of
energy
A nurse is preparing to collect data on a preschooler. Which of the
following behaviors by the child indicates that he is ready to cooperate?
(SATA-3) - ANSWER ✔✔1. Allows the nurse to touch him on the arm
,2. Answers questions asked by the nurse
3. Makes eye contact with the nurse
A nurse on a mental health unit is planning care for a group of clients.
Which of the following clients should the nurse see first? - ANSWER
✔✔A client who has schizo and is having command hallucinations
A nurse is caring for a client who recently gave birth to her first child. The
newborn is crying and the client states, "I can't seem to do anything
right. What should I do?" Which of the following responses should the
nurse make? - ANSWER ✔✔"Let me show how to swaddle and
cuddle him, then try."
A nurse is using a glucometer to measure a client's capillary blood
glucose level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER ✔✔Keep the finger in dependent position
A nurse is reviewing the home medications with a client who recently
had a transient ischemic attacks and is to begin taking clopidogrel. The
nurse should instruct the client that which of the following otc meds
interact adversely w clopidogrel? - ANSWER ✔✔Naproxen
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a long leg cast that was
applied 2 days ago. The client's foot is pale w a weak pedal pulse and
,the client reports foot numbness. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first? - ANSWER ✔✔Check for pain w passive
movement of the affected extremity
A nurse in a providers office is reinforcing teaching about cigarette
smoking w a client. Which of the following adverse effects should the
nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER ✔✔Somnolence
A nurse is contributing to the development of an in-service program for
mental health nursing staff. The nurse should include that the staff can
medicate a client against his will, without a court hearing in which of the
following situations? - ANSWER ✔✔A client who is attempting to hurt
himself or others
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription
for digoxin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include
in the teaching? - ANSWER ✔✔"Monitor for muscle weakness while
taking the medication"
A charge nurse is discussing confidentiality requirements w a newly
licensed nurse when sharing a client's medical info. Which of the
following individuals should the charge nurse identify as appropriate with
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, whom to share client info? - ANSWER ✔✔A social worker who's
assigned an involuntary committed school-age client
A nurse is reviewing lab values for a client who is at 34 weeks of
gestation. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider? - ANSWER ✔✔Urine protein plus
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 4 hr postop following a
hemicolectomy. Which of the following findings is a nurse's priority,
requiring immediate intervention? - ANSWER ✔✔O2 sat 89%
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who has a
history of hypertension during his annual physical examination. Which of
the following findings should the nurse report to the provider
immediately? - ANSWER ✔✔Blurred vision
A nurse is caring for a client who suddenly develops chest pain and
dyspnea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -
ANSWER ✔✔Elevate the client's HOB
A nurse is reinforcing teaching on a client who has diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following lab tests is most accurate of blood glucose
effective management? - ANSWER ✔✔Glycoslated Hemoglobin
Comprehensive Retake Test
2026 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of a terminal
illness. The nurse should identify which of the following as an indication
of hopelessness? - ANSWER ✔✔The client has a decreased level of
energy
A nurse is preparing to collect data on a preschooler. Which of the
following behaviors by the child indicates that he is ready to cooperate?
(SATA-3) - ANSWER ✔✔1. Allows the nurse to touch him on the arm
,2. Answers questions asked by the nurse
3. Makes eye contact with the nurse
A nurse on a mental health unit is planning care for a group of clients.
Which of the following clients should the nurse see first? - ANSWER
✔✔A client who has schizo and is having command hallucinations
A nurse is caring for a client who recently gave birth to her first child. The
newborn is crying and the client states, "I can't seem to do anything
right. What should I do?" Which of the following responses should the
nurse make? - ANSWER ✔✔"Let me show how to swaddle and
cuddle him, then try."
A nurse is using a glucometer to measure a client's capillary blood
glucose level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER ✔✔Keep the finger in dependent position
A nurse is reviewing the home medications with a client who recently
had a transient ischemic attacks and is to begin taking clopidogrel. The
nurse should instruct the client that which of the following otc meds
interact adversely w clopidogrel? - ANSWER ✔✔Naproxen
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a long leg cast that was
applied 2 days ago. The client's foot is pale w a weak pedal pulse and
,the client reports foot numbness. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first? - ANSWER ✔✔Check for pain w passive
movement of the affected extremity
A nurse in a providers office is reinforcing teaching about cigarette
smoking w a client. Which of the following adverse effects should the
nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER ✔✔Somnolence
A nurse is contributing to the development of an in-service program for
mental health nursing staff. The nurse should include that the staff can
medicate a client against his will, without a court hearing in which of the
following situations? - ANSWER ✔✔A client who is attempting to hurt
himself or others
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription
for digoxin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include
in the teaching? - ANSWER ✔✔"Monitor for muscle weakness while
taking the medication"
A charge nurse is discussing confidentiality requirements w a newly
licensed nurse when sharing a client's medical info. Which of the
following individuals should the charge nurse identify as appropriate with
3
COPYRIGHT©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, whom to share client info? - ANSWER ✔✔A social worker who's
assigned an involuntary committed school-age client
A nurse is reviewing lab values for a client who is at 34 weeks of
gestation. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider? - ANSWER ✔✔Urine protein plus
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 4 hr postop following a
hemicolectomy. Which of the following findings is a nurse's priority,
requiring immediate intervention? - ANSWER ✔✔O2 sat 89%
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who has a
history of hypertension during his annual physical examination. Which of
the following findings should the nurse report to the provider
immediately? - ANSWER ✔✔Blurred vision
A nurse is caring for a client who suddenly develops chest pain and
dyspnea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -
ANSWER ✔✔Elevate the client's HOB
A nurse is reinforcing teaching on a client who has diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following lab tests is most accurate of blood glucose
effective management? - ANSWER ✔✔Glycoslated Hemoglobin
