ATI RN Concept-Based Assessment
Level 3 Study Guide 2025 LATEST
UPDATE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+ | ASSURED SUCCESS
orthostatic hypotension - answercaused by
DEHYDRATION from fluid loos and electrolyte
imbalance
gross motor skills - answerphysical abilities involving
large body movements, such as walking and
jumping
-EX: 9 month-old infant SHOULD be able to sit
UNSUPPORTED for up to 10 MIN
Biofeedback - answertechnique that uses audio and
visual signals that allow client to reduce muscle
tension by gaining control over autonomic
physiologic functions.
,How should phenytoin be administered? Why? -
answer-administered IV bolus at a rate no greater
than 50mg/min.
-to prevent HYPOTENSION and BRADYCARDIA
Manifestations of Parkinson's Disease -
answertremor, rigidity, BRADYKINESIA, postural
instability, depression and other psychiatric
changes, dementia, autonomic symptoms, sleep
disturbances
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - answerspreads
ERRATICALLY through the LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
to other organs. It also manifest in PAINLESS,
swollen lymph nodes found in the CERVICAL,
AXILLLARY, INGUINAL, & FEMORAL areas.
Hodgkin's lymphoma - answerspreads
SYSTEMICALLY from one group of lymph nodes to
the next group of nodes.
Important teachings for client with new prescription
of a DIAPHRAGM. - answer-should remain in place
for 6HR FOLLOWING INTERCOURSE
-should remove diaphragm NO MORE THAN
24HRS following intercourse
-insert diaphragm NO MORE THAN 6HR PRIOR to
intercourse
-apply about 10ml (2tsp) of SPERMICIDE inside
diaphragm prior to intercourse
-replace every 2 yrs.
,-client should be refitted if their weight FLUCTUATE
BY 20%
-client should be refitted following a ABDOMINAL
SURGERY, PELVIC SURGERY, & after each
pregnancy
A client with fibrocystic breast condition will... -
answerhave BREAST PAIN and tenderness as well
ass LUMPS usually in the UPPER OUTER
QUADRANT of the breast.
Expected findings of INTRADUCTAL PAPILLOMA
BREAST disorder? - answerfinding will include:
-mass in duct and NIPPLE DISCHARGE
Expected findings of DUCTAL EXTASIS BREAST
DISORDER? - answerEnlarged axillary nodes and
Nipple discharge.
Client with COPD will experience... -
answerDIGITAL CLUBBING, which DECREASES
arterial O2 levels.
tophi with chronic gout - answerhard, painless
nodule on first toe, collection of NA urate crystals
due to chronic gout, sometimes bursts with chalky
discharge
Swan neck deformity - answer-hyperextension of
PIP joint and flexion of DIP joint
-late manifestation of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
(RA)
, scleroderma - answerchronic progressive disease of
the skin and internal organs with hardening and
shrinking of connective tissue
-EXPECT flexion or contracture of joints. (late
manifestation)
Preferred meal plan for a patient with
DIVERTICULITIS - answer-advance to high-fiber
diet. Best source of fiber is a BANANA which yields
3.1g of FIBER.
Diverticulitis - answerinflammation of the diverticula
What type of medication can increase a patient's risk
for a stroke? - answer-oral contraceptives B/C this
will INCREASE the risk for developing a
THROMBOEMBOLISM.
A client with HYPOPITUITARISM places the them at
risk for developing what type of condition? - answer-
osteoporosis
How does light to moderate drinking, (150ml or 5oz
of wine each day) affect the client's risk for having a
stroke? - answerit doesn't increase, it actually
DECREASES the risk for stroke.
What is Ewing Sarcoma? What are expected
manifestations of this disease? - answer-rare
malignant tumor arising in bone; most often
occurring in children
-client will experience pain in the UPPER THIGH as
well as LOCALIZED PAIN, SWELLING, &
PALPABLE MASS.
Level 3 Study Guide 2025 LATEST
UPDATE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+ | ASSURED SUCCESS
orthostatic hypotension - answercaused by
DEHYDRATION from fluid loos and electrolyte
imbalance
gross motor skills - answerphysical abilities involving
large body movements, such as walking and
jumping
-EX: 9 month-old infant SHOULD be able to sit
UNSUPPORTED for up to 10 MIN
Biofeedback - answertechnique that uses audio and
visual signals that allow client to reduce muscle
tension by gaining control over autonomic
physiologic functions.
,How should phenytoin be administered? Why? -
answer-administered IV bolus at a rate no greater
than 50mg/min.
-to prevent HYPOTENSION and BRADYCARDIA
Manifestations of Parkinson's Disease -
answertremor, rigidity, BRADYKINESIA, postural
instability, depression and other psychiatric
changes, dementia, autonomic symptoms, sleep
disturbances
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - answerspreads
ERRATICALLY through the LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
to other organs. It also manifest in PAINLESS,
swollen lymph nodes found in the CERVICAL,
AXILLLARY, INGUINAL, & FEMORAL areas.
Hodgkin's lymphoma - answerspreads
SYSTEMICALLY from one group of lymph nodes to
the next group of nodes.
Important teachings for client with new prescription
of a DIAPHRAGM. - answer-should remain in place
for 6HR FOLLOWING INTERCOURSE
-should remove diaphragm NO MORE THAN
24HRS following intercourse
-insert diaphragm NO MORE THAN 6HR PRIOR to
intercourse
-apply about 10ml (2tsp) of SPERMICIDE inside
diaphragm prior to intercourse
-replace every 2 yrs.
,-client should be refitted if their weight FLUCTUATE
BY 20%
-client should be refitted following a ABDOMINAL
SURGERY, PELVIC SURGERY, & after each
pregnancy
A client with fibrocystic breast condition will... -
answerhave BREAST PAIN and tenderness as well
ass LUMPS usually in the UPPER OUTER
QUADRANT of the breast.
Expected findings of INTRADUCTAL PAPILLOMA
BREAST disorder? - answerfinding will include:
-mass in duct and NIPPLE DISCHARGE
Expected findings of DUCTAL EXTASIS BREAST
DISORDER? - answerEnlarged axillary nodes and
Nipple discharge.
Client with COPD will experience... -
answerDIGITAL CLUBBING, which DECREASES
arterial O2 levels.
tophi with chronic gout - answerhard, painless
nodule on first toe, collection of NA urate crystals
due to chronic gout, sometimes bursts with chalky
discharge
Swan neck deformity - answer-hyperextension of
PIP joint and flexion of DIP joint
-late manifestation of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
(RA)
, scleroderma - answerchronic progressive disease of
the skin and internal organs with hardening and
shrinking of connective tissue
-EXPECT flexion or contracture of joints. (late
manifestation)
Preferred meal plan for a patient with
DIVERTICULITIS - answer-advance to high-fiber
diet. Best source of fiber is a BANANA which yields
3.1g of FIBER.
Diverticulitis - answerinflammation of the diverticula
What type of medication can increase a patient's risk
for a stroke? - answer-oral contraceptives B/C this
will INCREASE the risk for developing a
THROMBOEMBOLISM.
A client with HYPOPITUITARISM places the them at
risk for developing what type of condition? - answer-
osteoporosis
How does light to moderate drinking, (150ml or 5oz
of wine each day) affect the client's risk for having a
stroke? - answerit doesn't increase, it actually
DECREASES the risk for stroke.
What is Ewing Sarcoma? What are expected
manifestations of this disease? - answer-rare
malignant tumor arising in bone; most often
occurring in children
-client will experience pain in the UPPER THIGH as
well as LOCALIZED PAIN, SWELLING, &
PALPABLE MASS.
