ATI: Custom NUR 275 Final Assessment SU1 2026

Question 5 of 60

A nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother voices concerns about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The nurse should include which of the following statements in a discussion with the mother?

• “Sleep apnea is the main cause of SIDS.”
• “SIDS rates have been rising over the last 10 years.” ATI: Custom NUR 275 Final Assessment SU1 2026
• “SIDS is directly correlated with the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines.”
• “Placing your child on her back when sleeping will decrease the risk of SIDS.”

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Question 6 of 60

A nurse is preparing to provide care for a client in the emergency department who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The client has a serum sodium of 115 mEq/L (136 – 145 mEq/L). Which of the following IV solutions should the nurse anticipate will be prescribed?

• 3% sodium chloride
• 0.9% sodium chloride
• Dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride
• Dextrose 5% in 0.9% sodium chloride

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Question 7 of 60

A nurse is assessing an older adult client who is experiencing age-related changes. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

• Increased muscle mass
• Increased joint stiffness
• Increased balance
• Increased calcification of bones

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Question 8 of 60

A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal diagnosis and a 3-month life expectancy. The client appears cheerful and states they are looking forward to a vacation next year. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following Kübler-Ross stages of grief?

• Depression
• Denial
• Bargaining
• Anger

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Question 9 of 60

A nurse is preparing to administer benztropine 2 mg IM every 12 hr to a client who is experiencing an extrapyramidal reaction. Available is benztropine 1 mg/mL for injection. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) ATI: Custom NUR 275 Final Assessment SU1 2026

• 2 mL

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Question 10 of 60

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium to treat bipolar disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to ensure an adequate intake of which of the following dietary elements?

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin K
• Sodium
• Potassium

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Question 11 of 60

A nurse is performing passive range of motion on a client who had a stroke. The nurse should identify that passive range of motion is performed to increase which of the following?

• Joint flexibility
• Bone density
• Muscle mass
• Muscle strength

Question 12 of 60

A nurse in a provider’s office is planning care for a client who has a new diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome. The nurse should plan to monitor which of the following laboratory values?

• Liver function
• Thyroid-stimulating hormone
• Glucose
• BUN

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Question 13 of 60

A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an external fetal monitor. The nurse observes late decelerations on the monitor strip and interprets them as indicating which of the following?

• Maternal bradycardia
• Fetal head compression
• Umbilical cord compression
• Uteroplacental insufficiency

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Question 14 of 60

A nurse is caring for a client in the immediate postpartum period. The nurse notes that the uterus is boggy and the client has increased vaginal bleeding. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?

• Massage the fundus
• Increase the rate of IV fluids
• Administer pain medicationATI: Custom NUR 275 Final Assessment SU1 2026
• Place the client in a side-lying position

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Question 15 of 60

A nursing student is asked to calculate the GTPAL for a client presenting to the OB clinic for a prenatal visit. The client has the following obstetric history:

Exhibit 1

Obstetrical History:

• 2010: Spontaneous abortion at 8 weeks gestation
• 2013: Normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (NSVD) at 41 weeks gestation
• 2018: Normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (NSVD) at 39 weeks gestation
• 2020: Cesarean section of twins at 35 weeks gestation. Baby B died in the NICU
• 2024: The client is currently pregnant with twins.

Which of the following GTPAL calculations correctly reflects the client’s obstetric history?

• G4 T2 P0 A1 L3
• G5 T1 P1 A1 L4
• G5 T2 P1 A1 L3
• G4 T2 P1 A1 L3

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Question 16 of 60

The nurse is caring for an infant following the surgical repair of an atrial septal defect. Which nursing interventions are appropriate for this client? (Select All That Apply.)

• Accurately measure intake and output
• Maintain a thermoneutral environment
• Encourage periods of bondingATI: Custom NUR 275 Final Assessment SU1 2026
• Provide for several periods of uninterrupted rest
• Incentive spirometer 10 times every hour

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Question 17 of 60

Which assessment finding in a newborn places them at risk for physiological jaundice?

• Mongolian spots
• Acrocyanosis
• Positive newborn reflexes
• Cephalohematoma or bruising during birth

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Question 18 of 60

A nurse is caring for a newborn and calculating the Apgar score. At 1 min after delivery, the following findings are noted: heart rate of 120/min; slow, weak cry; some flexion of extremities; grimace in response to suctioning of the nares; body pink in color with blue extremities. Calculate the newborn’s Apgar score.

• 7 points

Question 19

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a manic episode. Other clients begin to complain about her disruptive behavior on the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

• Set limits on the client’s behavior and be consistent in approach.
• Warn the client that further disruptions will result in seclusion.
• Ignore the client’s behavior, realizing it is consistent with her illness.
• Ask the client to recommend consequences for her disruptive behavior.

Question 20

A nurse admits a client who has a subarachnoid hemorrhage and increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer to decrease ICP?

• Mannitol
• Nicardipine
• Phenytoin
• Dopamine

Question 21

Which of the following could the nurse expect to observe in an older adult client who has a pneumothorax?

• Lower energy expenditure
• Lower oxygen saturations of 93% to 94%
• Higher oxygen saturations of 98% to 99%
• Increased lung capacity

Question 22

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing delusions, hallucinations, and alterations in speech. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?

• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
• Benzodiazepine
• Mood stabilizer
• Dopamine antagonist

Question 23

A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is assessing a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following findings indicates the client is at risk for suicide?

• The client identifies with problems expressed by other clients.
• The client states she wants to go home to be with her children and partner.
• The client has begun playing basketball with several other clients during the past month.
• The client’s behavior has become impulsive in the past few weeks.

Question 24

A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour. The nurse should place the client on which of the following diets?

• Low-sodium, fluid-restricted
• Regular diet, no added salt
• Low-protein, low-potassium diet
• Low-carbohydrate, low-protein diet

Question 25

A nurse is caring for a male client who has peripheral vascular disease (PVD), is taking dietary supplements, and has a new prescription for warfarin. The nurse should instruct the client to stop which of the following supplements prior to starting the warfarin? (Select all that apply.)

• Flaxseed oil
• Saw palmetto
• Glucosamine
• Gingko biloba
• Black cohosh

Question 26

A nurse is assessing a client in labor who has had epidural anesthesia for pain relief. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication from the epidural block?

• Hypotension
• Tachycardia
• Vomiting
• Respiratory depression

Question 27

A nurse is teaching a class about vulnerable populations that are at risk for health disparities. The nurse should include that a client who lives in a crowded apartment building is at risk for which of the following conditions?

• Weight gain
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Infectious diseases
• Deep vein thrombosis

Question 55 of 60

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a 6-month-old infant. Prior to administering the dose, the nurse measures the apical heart rate. The nurse should withhold the dose if the infant’s apical heart rate is less than what rate?

• 90 bpm

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Question 56 of 60

A nurse is assessing a toddler who has acute nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

• Irritability
• Poor appetite
• Yellow nasal discharge
• Facial edema

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Question 57 of 60

A nurse is caring for an infant who has diaper dermatitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

• Apply a light layer of talcum powder with each diaper change.
• Expose the excoriated area to hot air frequently.
• Use a moisturizer to wipe urine from the skin.
• Change to cloth diapers until the skin is healed.

Question 58 of 60

A nurse is providing care for an older adult client who has diabetes insipidus (DI). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following neurologic effects?

• Dilute urine
• Poor skin turgor
• Ataxia
• Hypotension

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Question 59 of 60

A nurse is providing education to the parents of a 6-week-old infant who has infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS). Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as a risk factor? (Select All That Apply.)

• Sex assigned male at birth.
• Hispanic race
• Full-term birth
• Being first-born
• Having young parents (younger than 30 years old)

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Question 60 of 60

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine to treat depression. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

• “I’ll take this medicine first thing in the morning.”
• “I should not take this medicine with grapefruit juice.”
• “I’ll take this medicine with food.”ATI: Custom NUR 275 Final Assessment SU1 2026
• “I should expect to feel better after 24 hours of starting this medication.”