ATI PN FUNDAMENTAL PROCTORED EXAM WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A nurse is teaching an older client who is at risk for osteoporosis about
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a program of regular physical activity. Which of the following types of activity
should the nurse recommend? - ANSWER-Walking briskly
A nurse is assessing an adult client who has been immobile for the past 3 weeks.
The nurse should identify that which of the following findings requires further
intervention? - ANSWER-Erythema on pressure points
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.5 mL of oral single-dose liquid medication to
a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Gently
shake the container of medication prior to administration.
A nurse is responding to a call light and finds a client lying on the bathroom floor.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Check the
client for injuries
A nurse is caring for a client who is expressing anger over his diagnosis of
colorectal cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-Reassure the client that this is an expected response to grief.
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a middle adult client who states, "The doctor says
that, since I am at an average risk for colon cancer, I should have routine
screening. What does that involve?" Which of the following responses should the
nurse make? - ANSWER-"You should have a fecal occult blood test every year."
A nurse manager is preparing to review medication documentation with a group of
newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements should the nurse
manager plan to include in the teaching? - ANSWER-"Use the complete name of
the medication magnesium sulfate."
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Place the client in a room with negativepressure airflow.
Wear gloves when assisting the client with oral care.
Use antimicrobial sanitizer for hand hygiene.
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a 24-hr urine collection. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
ANSWER-"I flushed what I urinated at 7:00 a.m. and have saved all urine since."
A nurse is assessing a client who has been on bed rest for the past month. Which
of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client
has developed thrombophlebitis? - ANSWER-Calf swelling
A nurse manager is overseeing the care on a unit. Which of the following
situations should the nurse manager identify as a violation of HIPAA guidelines? -
ANSWER-A nurse asks a nurse from another unit to assist with her documentation.
A nurse is caring for a client who requires bed rest and has a prescription for
antiembolic stockings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-Remove the stockings at least once per shift.
A nurse is administering IV fluid to an older adult client. The nurse should perform
which priority assessment to monitor for adverse effects? - ANSWER-Auscultate
lung sounds
A nurse is assessing a client's readiness to learn about insulin administration.
Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that
the client is ready to learn? - ANSWER-"I can concentrate best in the morning."
A nurse is performing a Romberg's test during the physical assessment of a
client. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use? - ANSWER-Have
the client stand with her arms at her side and her feet together.
A nurse is planning an deduction session for an older adult client who has just
learned that she has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following strategies
should the nurse plan to use with this client? - ANSWER-Allow extra time for the
client to respond to questions
A charge nurse is discussing the responsibility of nurses caring for clients who
have Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following information should the
nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-Have family members wear a gown and
gloves when visiting.
A nurse in a surgical suite notes documentation on a client's medical record he
has a latex allergy. In preparation for the client's procedure, which of the
following precautions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Wrap monitoring cords
with stockinette and tape them in place.
A nurse is caring for a client who is reporting difficulty falling asleep. Which of the
following measures would the nurse recommend? - ANSWER-Use progressive
relaxation techniques at bedtime.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for 5 units of regular insulin
and 10 units of NPH insulin to mix together and administer subcutaneously.
Determine the correct order of steps for this procedure. - ANSWER-Air into NPH
Air into Regular
Draw up Regular
Draw up NPH [Show Less]