RN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM - COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
Question 1: A nurse from the health state department is instructing
a group of nurses regarding reportable infections. which of the
following infections should the nurse report to the CDC?
A. Candida albicans
B. Herpes simplex virus 2
C. staphylococcus aureus
D. Lyme disease
Answer:
Lyme disease
Question 2: The nurse is assessing an adolescent client for sickle
cell anemia. which of the following is a priority finding by the
nurse?
A. A pain score 7 on a scale of 0 to 10
B. Shortness of breath
C. New onset of a new enuresis
D. Priapism
Answer:
Shortness of breathe
Question 3: Nurses caring for a client whose 1 day postop
following a hypophyysectomy for the removal of the pituitary
tumor. Which of the findings requires further assessment by the
nurse?
A. Glascow scale score a 15
B. Blood drainage on initial dressing measuring 3 cm
C. Report of dry mouth
, D. Urinary output greater than fluid intake
Answer:
Urinary output greater than fluid intake
Question 4: A client with left leg cast is using crutches for
ambulation. The nurse recognizes client needs further instructions
if the client?
A. Flexes elbows at 30 degrees when using the handgrips
B. Maintains 3 to 4 finger width between the crutch pad and axilla
C. Places the crutches 6 inches in front and side of each foot when
standing.
D. Pushes up from a chair with crutches on the unaffected side
Answer:
Maintains 3 to 4 finger width between the crutch pad and axilla
Question 5: A nurse is caring for a toddler who has respiratory
syncytial virus. which of the following actions should the nurse
plan to take?
A. Use a designated stethoscope when caring for the toddler.
B. Wear an N95 respiratory mask while caring for the toddler.
C. Remove the disposable gown after leaving the toddler's room
D. Place the toddler in a room with negative air pressure.
Answer:
Use a designated stethoscope when caring for the toddler
Question 6: A nurse is admitting a client to emergency department
and initiates continuous cardiac monitoring. Which of the following
ecg with strips indicates sinus tachycardia?
Answer:
,(Chart with no spacing when it goes up)
Question 7: a nurse is planning care for a client to prevent
complications of immobility. With the following actions should th
nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Massage lower extremities daily to prevent DVT
B. Limit intake of Food high in calcium to prevent renal calculi.
C. Encourage client to lie supine prevent constipation.
D. Remove anti embolism stockings for 3 hours each day to
decreased skin breakdown.
Answer:
Remove anti embolism stockings for 3 hours each day to decreased skin
breakdown
Question 8: A nurse discovers that the wrong dosage of
medications was given to a client. When determining what action to
take you should recognize that which of the following ethical
principles should be applied?
A. Utility
B. Paternalism
C. Veracity
D. Fidelity
Answer:
Veracity
Question 9: n/a
Answer:
n/a
, Question 10: A nurse is reviewing in the prescription of doxazosin
with a client. Which of the following should be included in the
teaching?
A. Decrease caloric intake to reduce weight gain.
B. Increased dietary fiber to prevent constipation.
C. Rise slowly when sitting up from bed.
D. Take this medication each morning.
Answer:
Rise slowly when sitting up from bed
Rationale: Addresses planning to provide teaching to young adult client
who is insomnia. which of the following should the nurse include in the
teaching. a) Exercising an hour before bedtime b) Take a short nap
today c) Keep bedroom cool at night
Question 11: d) Consume a high carbohydrate snack at bedtime
Answer:
Consume a high carbohydrate snack at bedtime
Question 12: A nurse is caring for a client who has a stool culture
that is positive for clostridium difficile. Which of the following
infection control precautions is appropriate?
A. Wear a face shield prior into entering the room.
B. Place the client private room.
C. Place the client in a negative pressure room.
D. Use alcohol based hand rub following client care.
Answer:
Place the client in a private room
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
Question 1: A nurse from the health state department is instructing
a group of nurses regarding reportable infections. which of the
following infections should the nurse report to the CDC?
A. Candida albicans
B. Herpes simplex virus 2
C. staphylococcus aureus
D. Lyme disease
Answer:
Lyme disease
Question 2: The nurse is assessing an adolescent client for sickle
cell anemia. which of the following is a priority finding by the
nurse?
A. A pain score 7 on a scale of 0 to 10
B. Shortness of breath
C. New onset of a new enuresis
D. Priapism
Answer:
Shortness of breathe
Question 3: Nurses caring for a client whose 1 day postop
following a hypophyysectomy for the removal of the pituitary
tumor. Which of the findings requires further assessment by the
nurse?
A. Glascow scale score a 15
B. Blood drainage on initial dressing measuring 3 cm
C. Report of dry mouth
, D. Urinary output greater than fluid intake
Answer:
Urinary output greater than fluid intake
Question 4: A client with left leg cast is using crutches for
ambulation. The nurse recognizes client needs further instructions
if the client?
A. Flexes elbows at 30 degrees when using the handgrips
B. Maintains 3 to 4 finger width between the crutch pad and axilla
C. Places the crutches 6 inches in front and side of each foot when
standing.
D. Pushes up from a chair with crutches on the unaffected side
Answer:
Maintains 3 to 4 finger width between the crutch pad and axilla
Question 5: A nurse is caring for a toddler who has respiratory
syncytial virus. which of the following actions should the nurse
plan to take?
A. Use a designated stethoscope when caring for the toddler.
B. Wear an N95 respiratory mask while caring for the toddler.
C. Remove the disposable gown after leaving the toddler's room
D. Place the toddler in a room with negative air pressure.
Answer:
Use a designated stethoscope when caring for the toddler
Question 6: A nurse is admitting a client to emergency department
and initiates continuous cardiac monitoring. Which of the following
ecg with strips indicates sinus tachycardia?
Answer:
,(Chart with no spacing when it goes up)
Question 7: a nurse is planning care for a client to prevent
complications of immobility. With the following actions should th
nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Massage lower extremities daily to prevent DVT
B. Limit intake of Food high in calcium to prevent renal calculi.
C. Encourage client to lie supine prevent constipation.
D. Remove anti embolism stockings for 3 hours each day to
decreased skin breakdown.
Answer:
Remove anti embolism stockings for 3 hours each day to decreased skin
breakdown
Question 8: A nurse discovers that the wrong dosage of
medications was given to a client. When determining what action to
take you should recognize that which of the following ethical
principles should be applied?
A. Utility
B. Paternalism
C. Veracity
D. Fidelity
Answer:
Veracity
Question 9: n/a
Answer:
n/a
, Question 10: A nurse is reviewing in the prescription of doxazosin
with a client. Which of the following should be included in the
teaching?
A. Decrease caloric intake to reduce weight gain.
B. Increased dietary fiber to prevent constipation.
C. Rise slowly when sitting up from bed.
D. Take this medication each morning.
Answer:
Rise slowly when sitting up from bed
Rationale: Addresses planning to provide teaching to young adult client
who is insomnia. which of the following should the nurse include in the
teaching. a) Exercising an hour before bedtime b) Take a short nap
today c) Keep bedroom cool at night
Question 11: d) Consume a high carbohydrate snack at bedtime
Answer:
Consume a high carbohydrate snack at bedtime
Question 12: A nurse is caring for a client who has a stool culture
that is positive for clostridium difficile. Which of the following
infection control precautions is appropriate?
A. Wear a face shield prior into entering the room.
B. Place the client private room.
C. Place the client in a negative pressure room.
D. Use alcohol based hand rub following client care.
Answer:
Place the client in a private room
