ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exit Exam Questions and Correct
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Question 1
The nurse in the outpatient clinic teaches a client with a sprained right
ankle to walk with a cane. What behavior, if demonstrated by the client,
would indicate that teaching was effective?
1. The client advances the cane 18 inches in front of her foot with each step.
2. The client holds the cane in her left hand.
3. The client advances her right leg, then her left leg, and then the cane.
4. The client holds the cane with her elbow flexed 60°.
Correct Answer
2
Question 2
what is normal pre-albumin values?
what are normal serum levels of magnesium ?
what is a normal potassium serum level?
Correct Answer
17-40 mg/dL
1.5-2.5 mEq/L (less than 1.5 is considered hypomagnesemia)
3.5-5.0 mEq/L (less than 3.5 is considered hypokalemia)
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,Question 3
What medications can be taken to help with smoking cessation
Correct Answer
Bupropion hydrochloride is a medicine for depression, but it also helps people quit smoking. Brand names include
Zyban®, Wellbutrin®, Wellbutrin SR® and Wellbutrin XL® but this medication is also available as a generic. Varenicline
(chantix)
Question 4
what are normal creatinine levels?
what are normal BUN levels?
Correct Answer
0.8-1.4 mg/dL
8-25 mg/dL
Question 5
What should occur during the orientation phase of the relationship when caring for a newly admitted client in an acute
mental health facility?
Correct Answer
Defining responsibilities
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,Question 6
A 38-year-old woman is returned to her room after a subtotal
thyroidectomy for treatment of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following, if
found by the nurse at the patient's bedside, is nonessential?
1. Potassium chloride for IV administration.
2. Calcium gluconate for IV administration.
3. Tracheostomy set-up.
4. Suction equipment.
Correct Answer
1
Question 7
What action should the nurse take when caring for an adolescent client immediately following a lumbar puncture?
Correct Answer
Inform the adolescent that he might experience a headache
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, Question 8
A client has a history of oliguria, hypertension, and peripheral edema.
Current lab values are: BUN -25, K+ -4.0 mEq/L. Which nutrient should be
restricted in the client's diet?
1. Protein.
2. Fats.
3. Carbohydrates.
4. Magnesium.
Correct Answer
1
Question 9
A client is being discharged with sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat).
The client should be cautioned by the nurse to
1. take the medication five minutes after the pain has started.
2. stop taking the medication if a stinging sensation is absent.
3. take the medication on an empty stomach.
4. avoid abrupt changes in posture.
Correct Answer
4
Question 10
Identifying manifestations of transient ischemic attacks
Correct Answer
symptoms r/t afffected area. Rapid onset of weakness, numbness, aphasia, visual field cuts. 1-2 clusters before stroke.
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Answers Latest
Question 1
The nurse in the outpatient clinic teaches a client with a sprained right
ankle to walk with a cane. What behavior, if demonstrated by the client,
would indicate that teaching was effective?
1. The client advances the cane 18 inches in front of her foot with each step.
2. The client holds the cane in her left hand.
3. The client advances her right leg, then her left leg, and then the cane.
4. The client holds the cane with her elbow flexed 60°.
Correct Answer
2
Question 2
what is normal pre-albumin values?
what are normal serum levels of magnesium ?
what is a normal potassium serum level?
Correct Answer
17-40 mg/dL
1.5-2.5 mEq/L (less than 1.5 is considered hypomagnesemia)
3.5-5.0 mEq/L (less than 3.5 is considered hypokalemia)
Page 1 of 98
,Question 3
What medications can be taken to help with smoking cessation
Correct Answer
Bupropion hydrochloride is a medicine for depression, but it also helps people quit smoking. Brand names include
Zyban®, Wellbutrin®, Wellbutrin SR® and Wellbutrin XL® but this medication is also available as a generic. Varenicline
(chantix)
Question 4
what are normal creatinine levels?
what are normal BUN levels?
Correct Answer
0.8-1.4 mg/dL
8-25 mg/dL
Question 5
What should occur during the orientation phase of the relationship when caring for a newly admitted client in an acute
mental health facility?
Correct Answer
Defining responsibilities
Page 2 of 98
,Question 6
A 38-year-old woman is returned to her room after a subtotal
thyroidectomy for treatment of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following, if
found by the nurse at the patient's bedside, is nonessential?
1. Potassium chloride for IV administration.
2. Calcium gluconate for IV administration.
3. Tracheostomy set-up.
4. Suction equipment.
Correct Answer
1
Question 7
What action should the nurse take when caring for an adolescent client immediately following a lumbar puncture?
Correct Answer
Inform the adolescent that he might experience a headache
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, Question 8
A client has a history of oliguria, hypertension, and peripheral edema.
Current lab values are: BUN -25, K+ -4.0 mEq/L. Which nutrient should be
restricted in the client's diet?
1. Protein.
2. Fats.
3. Carbohydrates.
4. Magnesium.
Correct Answer
1
Question 9
A client is being discharged with sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat).
The client should be cautioned by the nurse to
1. take the medication five minutes after the pain has started.
2. stop taking the medication if a stinging sensation is absent.
3. take the medication on an empty stomach.
4. avoid abrupt changes in posture.
Correct Answer
4
Question 10
Identifying manifestations of transient ischemic attacks
Correct Answer
symptoms r/t afffected area. Rapid onset of weakness, numbness, aphasia, visual field cuts. 1-2 clusters before stroke.
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