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ATI TESTING LEVEL 2 PROCTORED EXAM LATEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is planning care for a client who has renal calculi. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include to promote
elimination of the calculi?
Maintain bedrest until calculi are expelled.
Withhold thiazide diuretics.
Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day.
Collect all urine for 24 hr in a collection container.
......ANSWER......Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day.
The nurse should encourage the client to consume at least 3 L of fluid
each day. Increased fluid intake increases urine production, promotes
eliminiation of calculi, and helps prevent recurrence.
A nurse is providing postoperative education for a client following a
laparoscopic cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis. Which of the
following client statements indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
"The adhesive bandages on my incision will fall off as the incision
heals."
"I will be able to take a shower in 1 week."
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"I will need to follow a liquid diet for the first 3 days after surgery."
"I can begin to resume my normal activity level in 2 weeks."
......ANSWER......"The adhesive bandages on my incision will fall off as
the incision heals."
The nurse should instruct the client that the small adhesive bandages
will lose their adhesiveness in 7 to 10 days. The client can then
remove the bandages or allow the bandages to fall off over time as
the incision heals.
A nurse is planning care to prevent hospital-acquired methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection for a client who is
immunocompromised. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include to prevent this antibiotic-resistant infection?
Initiate contact precautions for this client.
Bathe the client with chlorhexidine wipes.
Administer ceftaroline to the client as a prophylactic measure.
Avoid using alcohol-based hand sanitizers after caring for the client
......ANSWER......Bathe the client with chlorhexidine wipes.
The nurse should bathe a client who is immunocompromised with
chlorhexidine wipes to decrease the risk of contracting hospital-
acquired MRSA.
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A nurse is assessing a client who has developed type 1 herpes simplex
virus. Which of the following images should the nurse identify as this
type of viral infection? ......ANSWER......Picture of lips.
Herpes simplex virus infection is a common viral infection in adults.
The nurse should identify that this image indicates the type 1 herpes
simplex viral infection because the infection causes a recurring cold
sore.
A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect
Somnolence
Cold intolerance
Exophthalmos
Dry, scaly skin ......ANSWER......Exophthalmos
The nurse should expect a client who has Graves' disease, an
autoimmune form of hyperthyroidism, to experience exophthalmos,
which is protrusion of the eyeballs.
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has peripheral
neuropathy about a new prescription for duloxetine. Which of the
following client statements indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
"It might take several weeks to notice an improvement in my
symptoms."
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"I will need to take this medication on an empty stomach."
"I should take a daily ibuprofen for generalized aches."
"I will need to decrease my dietary sodium intake while taking this
medication." ......ANSWER......It might take several weeks to notice an
improvement in my symptoms."
The nurse should instruct the client that duloxetine can take several
weeks to be effective. This medication is an antidepressant that
reduces the discomfort of peripheral neuropathy.
A nurse is teaching a client who has scabies about a new prescription
for lindane lotion. Which of the following client statements indicates
an understanding of the treatment for this parasitic infection?
"I will apply the lotion once a day for 1 week."
"I will rub in the lotion thoroughly from my face to my toes."
"I will wash the lotion off 12 hours after I apply it."
"I should avoid bathing for 6 hours prior to applying the lotion."
......ANSWER......"I will wash the lotion off 12 hours after I apply it."
The nurse should instruct the client to apply the lotion and leave it in
place for 8 to 12 hr and then remove it by washing it off.
A nurse is assessing a client who has appendicitis. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider
immediately?
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ATI TESTING LEVEL 2 PROCTORED EXAM LATEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is planning care for a client who has renal calculi. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include to promote
elimination of the calculi?
Maintain bedrest until calculi are expelled.
Withhold thiazide diuretics.
Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day.
Collect all urine for 24 hr in a collection container.
......ANSWER......Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day.
The nurse should encourage the client to consume at least 3 L of fluid
each day. Increased fluid intake increases urine production, promotes
eliminiation of calculi, and helps prevent recurrence.
A nurse is providing postoperative education for a client following a
laparoscopic cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis. Which of the
following client statements indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
"The adhesive bandages on my incision will fall off as the incision
heals."
"I will be able to take a shower in 1 week."
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"I will need to follow a liquid diet for the first 3 days after surgery."
"I can begin to resume my normal activity level in 2 weeks."
......ANSWER......"The adhesive bandages on my incision will fall off as
the incision heals."
The nurse should instruct the client that the small adhesive bandages
will lose their adhesiveness in 7 to 10 days. The client can then
remove the bandages or allow the bandages to fall off over time as
the incision heals.
A nurse is planning care to prevent hospital-acquired methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection for a client who is
immunocompromised. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include to prevent this antibiotic-resistant infection?
Initiate contact precautions for this client.
Bathe the client with chlorhexidine wipes.
Administer ceftaroline to the client as a prophylactic measure.
Avoid using alcohol-based hand sanitizers after caring for the client
......ANSWER......Bathe the client with chlorhexidine wipes.
The nurse should bathe a client who is immunocompromised with
chlorhexidine wipes to decrease the risk of contracting hospital-
acquired MRSA.
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A nurse is assessing a client who has developed type 1 herpes simplex
virus. Which of the following images should the nurse identify as this
type of viral infection? ......ANSWER......Picture of lips.
Herpes simplex virus infection is a common viral infection in adults.
The nurse should identify that this image indicates the type 1 herpes
simplex viral infection because the infection causes a recurring cold
sore.
A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect
Somnolence
Cold intolerance
Exophthalmos
Dry, scaly skin ......ANSWER......Exophthalmos
The nurse should expect a client who has Graves' disease, an
autoimmune form of hyperthyroidism, to experience exophthalmos,
which is protrusion of the eyeballs.
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has peripheral
neuropathy about a new prescription for duloxetine. Which of the
following client statements indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
"It might take several weeks to notice an improvement in my
symptoms."
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"I will need to take this medication on an empty stomach."
"I should take a daily ibuprofen for generalized aches."
"I will need to decrease my dietary sodium intake while taking this
medication." ......ANSWER......It might take several weeks to notice an
improvement in my symptoms."
The nurse should instruct the client that duloxetine can take several
weeks to be effective. This medication is an antidepressant that
reduces the discomfort of peripheral neuropathy.
A nurse is teaching a client who has scabies about a new prescription
for lindane lotion. Which of the following client statements indicates
an understanding of the treatment for this parasitic infection?
"I will apply the lotion once a day for 1 week."
"I will rub in the lotion thoroughly from my face to my toes."
"I will wash the lotion off 12 hours after I apply it."
"I should avoid bathing for 6 hours prior to applying the lotion."
......ANSWER......"I will wash the lotion off 12 hours after I apply it."
The nurse should instruct the client to apply the lotion and leave it in
place for 8 to 12 hr and then remove it by washing it off.
A nurse is assessing a client who has appendicitis. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider
immediately?
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