ATI RN CONCEPT BASED ASSESSMENT LEVEL 3 STUDYGUIDE
EXAM LATEST UPDATES -2025/2026- ACTUAL QUESTIONS
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
spreads ERRATICALLY through the LYMPHATIC SYSTEM to other organs. It also
manifests in PAINLESS, swollen lymph nodes found in the CERVICAL, AXILLLARY,
INGUINAL, & FEMORAL areas.
Hodgkin's lymphoma
spreads SYSTEMICALLY from one group of lymph nodes to the next group of
nodes.
Biofeedback
technique 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?
-administered IV bolus at a rate no greater than 50mg/min.
-to prevent HYPOTENSION and BRADYCARDIA
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Manifestations of Parkinson's Disease
tremor, rigidity, BRADYKINESIA, postural instability, depression and other
psychiatric changes, dementia, autonomic symptoms, sleep disturbances
Important teachings for client with new prescription of a DIAPHRAGM.
-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...
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?
finding will include:
-mass in duct and NIPPLE DISCHARGE
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Expected findings of DUCTAL EXTASIS BREAST DISORDER?
Enlarged axillary nodes and Nipple discharge.
Client with COPD will experience...
DIGITAL CLUBBING, which DECREASES arterial O2 levels.
tophi with chronic gout
hard, painless nodule on first toe, collection of NA urate crystals due to chronic
gout, sometimes bursts with chalky discharge
Swan neck deformity
-hyperextension of PIP joint and flexion of DIP joint
-late manifestation of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)
scleroderma
chronic 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
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-advance to high-fiber diet. Best source of fiber is a BANANA which yields 3.1g of
FIBER.
Diverticulitis
inflammation of the diverticula
What type of medication can increase a patient's risk for a stroke?
-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?
-osteoporosis
How does light to moderate drinking, (150ml or 5oz of wine each day) affect the
client's risk for having a stroke?
it doesn't increase, it actually DECREASES the risk for stroke.
What is Ewing Sarcoma? What are expected manifestations of this disease?
-rare malignant tumor arising in bone; most often occurring in children