ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2019 Form A, Form B, Form C, Form D, ATI RN Comprehensive 2019 Exit Exam | COMPLETE SET Questions| Verified
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QUESTION
A nurse working on a surgical unit is developing a care plan for a client who has paraplegia. The client has an area of non-blanchable erythema over his ischium.
A. Teach the client to shift his weight every 15 min while sitting
B. Place the client upright on a donut-shaped cushion
Answer:
A. Teach the client to shift his weight every 15 min while sitting
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing mild anxiety . Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Heightened perceptual field
B. Rapid speech -severe
C. Feelings of dread
Answer:
A. Heightened perceptual field
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client reports that she is not feeling well. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is hypoglycemic?SATA
A. Tremors
B. Diaphoresis
C. Acetone breath = DKA
D. Polydipsia= Hyperglycemia
E. Inability to concentrate
Answer:
A. Tremors
B. Diaphoresis
E. Inability to concentrate
QUESTION
A community health nurse is planning primary prevention activities to reduce the occurrence of abuse. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Instruct healthcare professionals to identify abusive situations
B. Locate financial support to open a shelter for abuse survivors
C. Teach parenting skills to families at risk for abuse
Answer:
C. Teach parenting skills to families at risk for abuse
QUESTION
A nurse and an assistive personnel (AP) are caring for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the AP?
A. Documenting the report of pain for a client who is postoperative
B. Administering oral fluids to a client who has dysphagia
C. Applying a condom catheter for a client who has spinal cord injury
Answer:
C. Applying a condom catheter for a client who has spinal cord injury
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who reports xerostomia following radiation therapy to the mandible. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
A. Offer the client saltine crackers between meals
Suggest rinsing his mouth with an alcohol-based mouthwash
Provide humidification of the room air
Instruct the client on the use of esophageal speech
Answer:
A. Offer the client saltine crackers between meals
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following tasks can the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel?
A. Assess effectiveness of antiemetic medication-
B. Perform chest compressions during cardiac resuscitation
C. Perform a dressing change for a new amputee-
D. Apply a transdermal nicotine patch-
Answer:
B. Perform chest compressions during cardiac resuscitation
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who states he recently purchased lavender oil to use when he gets the flu. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as a potential contraindication for using lavender?
A. The client takes vitamin C daily
B. The client has a history of alcohol use disorder
C. The client has a history of asthma
D. The client takes furosemide twice daily
Answer:
C. The client has a history of asthma
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and a new prescription for amitriptyline. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
A. Increased salivation
B. Urinary retention
C. Weight loss
Answer:
B. Urinary retention
QUESTION
A nurse is conducting a health promotion class about the use of oral contraceptives. Which of the following disorders is a contraindication for oral contraceptive use?
A. Asthma
B. Hypertension
C. Fibromyalgia
D. Fibrocystic breast condition
Answer:
B. Hypertension
QUESTION
A nurse is preparing to witness a client's signature on a consent form for a colon resection. The nurse should recognize that which of the following information should be provided to the client by the provider before signing the form? (SATA)
A. Explain the procedure
B. Expected outcome of the procedure
C. Potential complications
D. Possible alternative treatments
E. Cost of the procedure
Answer:
A. Explain the procedure
B. Expected outcome of the procedure
C. Potential complications
D. Possible alternative treatments
QUESTION
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who will undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which of the following statements is appropriate to include in the teaching?
A. You should not have this procedure if you are allergic to iodine."
B. You should not have this procedure if you have a tattoo."
C. "The nurse will ask you to wear protective eyewear during this procedure."
D. "The nurse will ask you to remove any transdermal patches prior to the procedure."
Answer:
A. You should not have this procedure if you are allergic to iodine."
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a child who has sickle cell anemia and experiencing vaso-constrictive crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Initiate IV fluid replacement
B. Start a 24 hour urine collection
C. Give aspirin
D. encourage ambulation
Answer:
A. Initiate IV fluid replacement
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who is dissatisfied with the care from the provider and decides to leave the facility against medical advice. After notifying the provider, which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
A. Summon a security guard
B. Explain the risks of leaving
C. Complete an incident report
Answer:
B. Explain the risks of leaving
QUESTION
A nurse is making an initial postpartum home visit. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as a manifestation of increased risk for child abuse?
A. "I try to respond to the baby quickly ."
B. I think the baby should be sleeping through the night by now
C. "I have several friends who come by to help out with the baby."
Answer:
B. I think the baby should be sleeping through the night by now
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroenteritis. Which of the following assessments should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Temperature 38 C(100.4 F) and pulse rate 124/min p
B. Decreased appetite and irritability
C. Pale and 24-hour fluid deficit of 30 mL
D. Sunken fontanels and dry mucous membranes
Answer:
D. Sunken fontanels and dry mucous membranes
QUESTION
A nurse is admitting a client who is 1 week postpartum and reports excessive vaginal bleeding. The nurse does not speak the same language as the client . The client partner and a 10 year old child are accompanying her. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to gather the clients information?
A. Request a female translator
B. Ask a student nurse who speaks the same language to translate
C. Have the child translate
D. Allow the clients partner to translate
Answer:
A. Request a female translator
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who has pernicious anemia, Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse evaluate effectiveness of the treatment ?
A. Folate levelB.
B. INR level
C. Vitamin b12 level
D. Creatinine level
Answer:
C. Vitamin b12 level
QUESTION
A nurse is assigning tasks to assistive personnel(AP). Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to the AP?
A. Suction a new tracheostomy
B. Remove an NG tube
C. Perform post mortem care
D. Change the dressing on an implanted central venous access device
Answer:
C. Perform post mortem care
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and reports difficulty voiding. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client's ability to eliminate urine from the bladder is restored?
A. Two voids of 150 mL each over the past 2 hours= 2 x 30 = 60 mls
B. Fundus 2 fingerbreadths above the umbilicus( needs to be below or at the umbilicus)
C. Uterine atony( fundus not firm which means possible hemorrhage)
D. Fundus firm and to the right of the abdominal midline( fundus not midline, bladder may cause shifting if patient not voiding properly)
Answer:
A. Two voids of 150 mL each over the past 2 hours= 2 x 30 = 60 mls
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following should the nurse expect ?
A. Polyuria- oliguria
B. Hypotension- hypertension
C. Hematuria
D. Weight loss - weight gain
Answer:
C. Hematuria [Show Less]