ATI PN Comprehensive Exit Exam
, ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM
1.The nurse is teaching the patient about flossing and oral hygiene. Which
instruction will the nurse include in the teaching session?
a. Using waxed floss prevents bleeding.
b. Flossing removes plaque and tartar from the teeth.
c. Performing flossing at least 3 times a day is beneficial.
d. Applying toothpaste to the teeth before flossing is harmful.
ANS: B
Dental flossing removes plaque and tartar between teeth. To prevent bleeding, the
patient should use unwaxed floss. Flossing once a day is sufficient. If toothpaste is
applied to the teeth before flossing, fluoride will come in direct contact with tooth
surfaces, aiding in cavity prevention.
2.The nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has head lice (pediculosis
capitis). Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session?
a. Treatment is use of regular shampoo.
b. Products containing lindane are most effective.
c. Head lice may spread to furniture and other people.
d. Manual removal is not a realistic option as treatment.
ANS: C
Head lice are difficult to remove and spread to furniture and other people if not
treated. Caution against use of products containing lindane because the ingredient is
toxic and is known to cause adverse reactions.
Treatments use medicated shampoo for eliminating lice. Manual removal is the best
option when treatment has failed.
3. A patient has scaling of the scalp. Which term will the nurse use to report
this finding to the oncoming staff?
a. Dandruff
b. Alopecia
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, c. Pediculosis
d. Xerostomia
ANS: A
Dandruff is scaling of the scalp that is accompanied by itching. Pediculosis (lice
infestation) resides on scalp attached to hair strands; eggs look like oval particles,
similar to dandruff. Alopecia is hair loss or balding.
Xerostomia is dry mouth.
4. A nurse is providing a bath. In which order will the nurse clean the body,
beginning with the first area?
1. Face
2. Eyes
3. Perineum
4. Arm and chest
5. Hands and nails
6. Back and buttocks
7. Abdomen and legs
a. 1, 2, 5, 4, 7, 6, 3
b. 2, 1, 4, 5, 7, 3, 6
c. 2, 1, 5, 4, 6, 7, 3
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, ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM
1.The nurse is teaching the patient about flossing and oral hygiene. Which
instruction will the nurse include in the teaching session?
a. Using waxed floss prevents bleeding.
b. Flossing removes plaque and tartar from the teeth.
c. Performing flossing at least 3 times a day is beneficial.
d. Applying toothpaste to the teeth before flossing is harmful.
ANS: B
Dental flossing removes plaque and tartar between teeth. To prevent bleeding, the
patient should use unwaxed floss. Flossing once a day is sufficient. If toothpaste is
applied to the teeth before flossing, fluoride will come in direct contact with tooth
surfaces, aiding in cavity prevention.
2.The nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has head lice (pediculosis
capitis). Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session?
a. Treatment is use of regular shampoo.
b. Products containing lindane are most effective.
c. Head lice may spread to furniture and other people.
d. Manual removal is not a realistic option as treatment.
ANS: C
Head lice are difficult to remove and spread to furniture and other people if not
treated. Caution against use of products containing lindane because the ingredient is
toxic and is known to cause adverse reactions.
Treatments use medicated shampoo for eliminating lice. Manual removal is the best
option when treatment has failed.
3. A patient has scaling of the scalp. Which term will the nurse use to report
this finding to the oncoming staff?
a. Dandruff
b. Alopecia
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, c. Pediculosis
d. Xerostomia
ANS: A
Dandruff is scaling of the scalp that is accompanied by itching. Pediculosis (lice
infestation) resides on scalp attached to hair strands; eggs look like oval particles,
similar to dandruff. Alopecia is hair loss or balding.
Xerostomia is dry mouth.
4. A nurse is providing a bath. In which order will the nurse clean the body,
beginning with the first area?
1. Face
2. Eyes
3. Perineum
4. Arm and chest
5. Hands and nails
6. Back and buttocks
7. Abdomen and legs
a. 1, 2, 5, 4, 7, 6, 3
b. 2, 1, 4, 5, 7, 3, 6
c. 2, 1, 5, 4, 6, 7, 3
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