ATI RN CONCEPT-BASED ASSESSMENT LEVEL 3
EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 TESTING ACTUAL
EXAM WITH 370+ QUESTIONS AND CORECCT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW)
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal lung cancer. The nurse observes the
client's family assisting with all ADLs. Which of the following rationales for self-
care should the nurse communicate to the family?
A. Allowing the client to function independently will strengthen her muscles and
promote healing.
B. The client needs to be given privacy at times for self-reflecting and organizing
her life.
C. The client's sense of loss can be lessened through retaining control of certain
areas of her life.
D. Performing ADLs is required prior to discharge from an acute care facility. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. The client's sense of loss can be lessened through
retaining control of certain areas of her life.
orthostatic hypotension - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > caused by DEHYDRATION from
fluid loos and electrolyte imbalance
A nurse is teaching a client who has SLE about self-care. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
,A. "I should limit my time to 10 min in the tanning bed."
B. " I will apply powder to any skin rash."
C. "I should use a mild hair shampoo."
D. "I will inspect my skin once a month for rashes." - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. "I
should use a mild hair shampoo."
gross motor skills - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > physical abilities involving large body
movements, such as walking and jumping
A nurse is caring for a client who displays signs of stage 3 PD. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Recommend a community support group
B. Integrate a daily exercise routine
C. Provide a walker for ambulation
D. Consult with dietitian - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. Provide a walker for
ambulation
rationale:
Stage 3 = physical movements slow, affects walking more
-EX: 9 month-old infant SHOULD be able to sit UNSUPPORTED for up to 10 MIN
Biofeedback - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > technique that uses audio and visual
signals that allow client to reduce muscle tension by gaining control over
autonomic physiologic functions.
,A nurse is planning care for an infant who is scheduled to have a lumbar puncture.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Cleanse the thoracic area of the infant's back with
an antiseptic solution.
B. Apply a eutectic mixture of local anesthetic cream just before the procedure
begins.
C. Restrain the infant during the procedure to prevent movement.
D. Position the infant with his head extended and chin raised. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > C. Restrain the infant during the procedure to prevent movement.
How should phenytoin be administered? Why? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > -
administered IV bolus at a rate no greater than 50mg/min.
-to prevent HYPOTENSION and BRADYCARDIA
Manifestations of Parkinson's Disease - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > tremor, rigidity,
BRADYKINESIA, postural instability, depression and other psychiatric changes,
dementia, autonomic symptoms, sleep disturbances
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > spreads 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 - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > spreads SYSTEMICALLY from one
group of lymph nodes to the next group of nodes.
, Important teachings for client with new prescription of a DIAPHRAGM. - ✔✔✔
Correct 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... - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > have
BREAST PAIN and tenderness as well ass LUMPS usually in the UPPER OUTER
QUADRANT of the breast.
Expected findings of INTRADUCTAL PAPILLOMA BREAST disorder? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > finding will include:
-mass in duct and NIPPLE DISCHARGE
Expected findings of DUCTAL EXTASIS BREAST DISORDER? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> Enlarged axillary nodes and Nipple discharge.
Client with COPD will experience... - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > DIGITAL CLUBBING,
which DECREASES arterial O2 levels.
tophi with chronic gout - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > hard, painless nodule on first
toe, collection of NA urate crystals due to chronic gout, sometimes bursts with
chalky discharge
EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 TESTING ACTUAL
EXAM WITH 370+ QUESTIONS AND CORECCT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW)
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal lung cancer. The nurse observes the
client's family assisting with all ADLs. Which of the following rationales for self-
care should the nurse communicate to the family?
A. Allowing the client to function independently will strengthen her muscles and
promote healing.
B. The client needs to be given privacy at times for self-reflecting and organizing
her life.
C. The client's sense of loss can be lessened through retaining control of certain
areas of her life.
D. Performing ADLs is required prior to discharge from an acute care facility. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. The client's sense of loss can be lessened through
retaining control of certain areas of her life.
orthostatic hypotension - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > caused by DEHYDRATION from
fluid loos and electrolyte imbalance
A nurse is teaching a client who has SLE about self-care. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
,A. "I should limit my time to 10 min in the tanning bed."
B. " I will apply powder to any skin rash."
C. "I should use a mild hair shampoo."
D. "I will inspect my skin once a month for rashes." - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. "I
should use a mild hair shampoo."
gross motor skills - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > physical abilities involving large body
movements, such as walking and jumping
A nurse is caring for a client who displays signs of stage 3 PD. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Recommend a community support group
B. Integrate a daily exercise routine
C. Provide a walker for ambulation
D. Consult with dietitian - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. Provide a walker for
ambulation
rationale:
Stage 3 = physical movements slow, affects walking more
-EX: 9 month-old infant SHOULD be able to sit UNSUPPORTED for up to 10 MIN
Biofeedback - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > technique that uses audio and visual
signals that allow client to reduce muscle tension by gaining control over
autonomic physiologic functions.
,A nurse is planning care for an infant who is scheduled to have a lumbar puncture.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Cleanse the thoracic area of the infant's back with
an antiseptic solution.
B. Apply a eutectic mixture of local anesthetic cream just before the procedure
begins.
C. Restrain the infant during the procedure to prevent movement.
D. Position the infant with his head extended and chin raised. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > C. Restrain the infant during the procedure to prevent movement.
How should phenytoin be administered? Why? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > -
administered IV bolus at a rate no greater than 50mg/min.
-to prevent HYPOTENSION and BRADYCARDIA
Manifestations of Parkinson's Disease - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > tremor, rigidity,
BRADYKINESIA, postural instability, depression and other psychiatric changes,
dementia, autonomic symptoms, sleep disturbances
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > spreads 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 - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > spreads SYSTEMICALLY from one
group of lymph nodes to the next group of nodes.
, Important teachings for client with new prescription of a DIAPHRAGM. - ✔✔✔
Correct 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... - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > have
BREAST PAIN and tenderness as well ass LUMPS usually in the UPPER OUTER
QUADRANT of the breast.
Expected findings of INTRADUCTAL PAPILLOMA BREAST disorder? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > finding will include:
-mass in duct and NIPPLE DISCHARGE
Expected findings of DUCTAL EXTASIS BREAST DISORDER? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> Enlarged axillary nodes and Nipple discharge.
Client with COPD will experience... - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > DIGITAL CLUBBING,
which DECREASES arterial O2 levels.
tophi with chronic gout - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > hard, painless nodule on first
toe, collection of NA urate crystals due to chronic gout, sometimes bursts with
chalky discharge
