ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM -QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS -2026 PREP
For cataract extraction surgery, what are the protocols? - Correct
Answer✓✓ avoid taking aspirin
-use cool compress on eye before calling MD if itchy
-avoid bending at the waist b/c it can raise intraoccular pressure
(BEND
AT THE KNEES)
-don't lift anything over 10 lbs
If a patient 24 hours p/o refuses to ambulate, what should you do
first? - Correct Answer✓✓ assess pain
-THEN you can educate, turn patient, give PRN analgesic
What happens during true labor? - Correct Answer✓✓ cervix
transitions to anterior position
-contractions felt in low ab and back
increases w/ ambulation
-cervix thins
What are common side effects of amitryptiline (antidepressant)? -
Correct Answer✓✓ dry mouth and constipation (eat fiber and chew
gum) and BLURRED VISION
-take a night to minimize drowsiness
-lack of ability to sweat->avoid overheating
,What should you do for diabetes insipidus? - Correct Answer✓✓
monitor increase urine output (polyuria->over 4 L/day)
-monitor tachycardia
-orthostatic hypotension
-increased BUN
-monitor for hyperthermia d/t dehydration
What should you do to minimize risk of increased ICP? - Correct
Answer✓✓ place client in quiet environment
-spread out nursing activities throughout the day
-keep head of bed no more than 25 degrees
What should you do for a client who recently got a stoma and can't
afford it d/t lack of insurance? - Correct Answer✓✓ arrange for social
services
-refer to american cancer society
refer to support groups
-refer to enterostomal therapist
-DO NOT delay discharge
What should you teach for myasthenia gravis patients? - Correct
Answer✓✓ cut food into small bites and eat slowly (SEMI-SOLID)
-keep HOB elevated 30-60 mins after meal
-weigh self daily
,-take anticholinesterase meds 45-60 mins before meals (NOT
anticholinergics)
-choose snacks high in calories
-ANNUAL FLU VACCINE->avoid pulmonary disorders b/c compromised
resp muscles
What should you do for clients who have rheumatoid arthritis and are
in pain? - Correct Answer✓✓ allow frequent rest periods throughout
the day
-recommend warm showers, not baths to prevent falls
-apply ice to reduce inflammation
-don't do morning ADLs until pain meds are given
-don't take more than 4 g of acetaminophen/day
-encourage high iron, protein and vitamins
What should you give a toddler who has infectious gastroenteritis? -
Correct Answer✓✓ initiate oral rehydration therapy
DONT give BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) diet because it
doesn't have electrolytes
What should you do if the client vomits on a reusable BP cuff? -
Correct Answer✓✓ send it off in a labeled bag for contamination
-DONT throw it away
-rinse in cold water immediately after
-use chlorine bleach to clean blood spills
What does petechiae over the chest after a lower leg injury mean? -
, Correct Answer✓✓ at risk for fat embolism syndrome
-PRIORITY FINDING
What is important about newborn safety? - Correct Answer✓✓ set hot
water heater temp at 120 degree F or below
-DONT sleep with blanket
-make sure crib slats are no more than 2.5 in apart
-place baby's car seat rear facing until 2
What is within the LVN scope? Assistive personnel? - Correct
Answer✓✓
LVN: insert NG tube
-AP scope: prepare bed, obtain stool sample
What should you instruct the client of a newborn baby regarding
motor vehicle safety? - Correct Answer✓✓ place baby at 45 degree
angle
rear facing until 2 year old
-place blanket over baby AFTER harness is set
-secure retainer clip at level of baby's armpit
What about a physicial assessment is wrong? - Correct Answer✓✓
SHOULDNT write detailed notes
What are the steps of trach care for a child? - correct answers1. Take
out inner cannula
2. Remove soiled dressing
CORRECT ANSWERS -2026 PREP
For cataract extraction surgery, what are the protocols? - Correct
Answer✓✓ avoid taking aspirin
-use cool compress on eye before calling MD if itchy
-avoid bending at the waist b/c it can raise intraoccular pressure
(BEND
AT THE KNEES)
-don't lift anything over 10 lbs
If a patient 24 hours p/o refuses to ambulate, what should you do
first? - Correct Answer✓✓ assess pain
-THEN you can educate, turn patient, give PRN analgesic
What happens during true labor? - Correct Answer✓✓ cervix
transitions to anterior position
-contractions felt in low ab and back
increases w/ ambulation
-cervix thins
What are common side effects of amitryptiline (antidepressant)? -
Correct Answer✓✓ dry mouth and constipation (eat fiber and chew
gum) and BLURRED VISION
-take a night to minimize drowsiness
-lack of ability to sweat->avoid overheating
,What should you do for diabetes insipidus? - Correct Answer✓✓
monitor increase urine output (polyuria->over 4 L/day)
-monitor tachycardia
-orthostatic hypotension
-increased BUN
-monitor for hyperthermia d/t dehydration
What should you do to minimize risk of increased ICP? - Correct
Answer✓✓ place client in quiet environment
-spread out nursing activities throughout the day
-keep head of bed no more than 25 degrees
What should you do for a client who recently got a stoma and can't
afford it d/t lack of insurance? - Correct Answer✓✓ arrange for social
services
-refer to american cancer society
refer to support groups
-refer to enterostomal therapist
-DO NOT delay discharge
What should you teach for myasthenia gravis patients? - Correct
Answer✓✓ cut food into small bites and eat slowly (SEMI-SOLID)
-keep HOB elevated 30-60 mins after meal
-weigh self daily
,-take anticholinesterase meds 45-60 mins before meals (NOT
anticholinergics)
-choose snacks high in calories
-ANNUAL FLU VACCINE->avoid pulmonary disorders b/c compromised
resp muscles
What should you do for clients who have rheumatoid arthritis and are
in pain? - Correct Answer✓✓ allow frequent rest periods throughout
the day
-recommend warm showers, not baths to prevent falls
-apply ice to reduce inflammation
-don't do morning ADLs until pain meds are given
-don't take more than 4 g of acetaminophen/day
-encourage high iron, protein and vitamins
What should you give a toddler who has infectious gastroenteritis? -
Correct Answer✓✓ initiate oral rehydration therapy
DONT give BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) diet because it
doesn't have electrolytes
What should you do if the client vomits on a reusable BP cuff? -
Correct Answer✓✓ send it off in a labeled bag for contamination
-DONT throw it away
-rinse in cold water immediately after
-use chlorine bleach to clean blood spills
What does petechiae over the chest after a lower leg injury mean? -
, Correct Answer✓✓ at risk for fat embolism syndrome
-PRIORITY FINDING
What is important about newborn safety? - Correct Answer✓✓ set hot
water heater temp at 120 degree F or below
-DONT sleep with blanket
-make sure crib slats are no more than 2.5 in apart
-place baby's car seat rear facing until 2
What is within the LVN scope? Assistive personnel? - Correct
Answer✓✓
LVN: insert NG tube
-AP scope: prepare bed, obtain stool sample
What should you instruct the client of a newborn baby regarding
motor vehicle safety? - Correct Answer✓✓ place baby at 45 degree
angle
rear facing until 2 year old
-place blanket over baby AFTER harness is set
-secure retainer clip at level of baby's armpit
What about a physicial assessment is wrong? - Correct Answer✓✓
SHOULDNT write detailed notes
What are the steps of trach care for a child? - correct answers1. Take
out inner cannula
2. Remove soiled dressing
