ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT ACTUAL EXAM LATEST
2024/2025 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A++
A nurse I caring for a client who has expressive aphasia following a stroke.
Which of the following communication methods should the nurse use? -
ANSWER Provide a picture board.
A nurse is caring for a client who is NPO and has an NGtube attached to
sucti on for gastric decompression. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take if t he client experiences abdominal distention? -ANSWER
Irrigate the tube with normal saline.
A nurse is assisting with admitting a client who has colorectal cancer.
When Collecting data from the client, which of the following manifestations
should the nurse expect? -ANSWER Abdominal cramps
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who has heart failure.
Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the
medication is follow ingective? -ANSWER Cardiac workload decreases
A nurse is discussing alopecia with a client who is scheduled
to begin chemotherapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make? -ANSWER "Your oncologist may prescribe a cold cap to wear
during treatment to reduce hair loss."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about stress management techniques with a
clie nt who has moderate anxiety disorder.
Which of the following responses by the client indicates an understanding
of the teaching? -ANSWER "I will imagine myself in a calm place when I
can't concentrate."|
a nurse is caring for a female client during an outpatient clinic visit. Which
of the following findings places the client at risk for coronary artery
disease? -ANSWER The client's LDL level
A nurse is caring for four clients who are all scheduled for surgery on the
same day. Which of the following nursing actions demonstrates that the
,nurse possesses effective time management skills? -ANSWER Gathers all
needed supplies and equipment before entering client rooms
Completes one task before beginning a new task
Documents the clients' preoperative vital signs when they are taken
Delegates tasks to an assistive personnel (AP) that are within his range of
function
A nurse in a long term care facility is serving on the ethics committee,
which is addressing a client care dilemma. Which of the following strategies
will facilitate resoIving the dilemma? -ANSWER Determine the facts related
to the dilemma. Identify possible solutions. Consider the client's wishes
A charge nurse in a long term care facility notices an assistants expected
failure to provide oral care for clients. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take? -ANSWER Discuss the unacceptable behavior with the AP
while reinforcing expectations.
A Nurse is reinforcing teaching with a male client who is uncircumcised
about obtaining a clean-
catch midstream urine specimen. Identify the sequence of actions the client
should take after washing his hands. -ANSWER -Retract the foreskin to
expose
the glans
-Cleanse the penis using an antiseptic swab
-Begin to urinate
-Pass the urine container
intothe stream
-Collect the specimen
-Move the container out ofIthe stream
-Replace the foreskin
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of
type diabetes mellitus and inquires about information concerning oral anti
diabetic agents. I n addition to the provider, where should the nurse refer
the client for information? -ANSWER A pharmacist
Package inserts
American Diabetes Association
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with the parent of an
,infant who has rotavirus. which of the following statements by the parent
indicates an understanding of the teaching? -ANSWER "I will anply diaper
cream to my baby's skin during each diaper change."
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery in the morning.
The nurse I earns that the client has decided not to have surgery even
though he has already signed the informed consent form. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? -ANSWER Report the situation to
the provider who obtained the
informed consent.
A nurse has to administer medications to a group of clients. For which of
the following client situations should the nurse complete and incident
report? -ANSWER The nurse administered insulin lispro to a client who has
diabetes mellitusand is NPO.
a nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing a situational
crisis following the loss of a job. The client states, I don't think I can go
through this again. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? -
ANSWER Determine if the client is experiencing psychotic thinking.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is 48 hr post op
from a ma stectomy. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? -ANSWER "I will wear rubber
gloves whenever I wash dishes or do yard work."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a type 2 diabetes
mellitus and re ports waking during the night with tremors and anxiety.
which of the following inform ation should the nurse provide to help the
client manage his symptoms? -ANSWER Eat a bedtime snack
a Nurse is reinforcing teaching about home care for conjunctivitis with the
parent of a school age child. which of the following information should the
nurse include? -ANSWER Separate the child's used washcloth from those
of others.
A Nurse prescribes levothyroxine 0.3 PO daily for a client.
Available is levothyroxine 1 50mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the
nurse administer? -ANSWER 2
, a nurse is collecting data from an older adult client during aroutine physical
exam. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as
a possible indication of abuse? -ANSWER "My son took my wallet so he
can keep track of what I'm spending."
A nurse is assisting with a presentation at a community center about
personal disaster preparedness. which of the following strategies should
the nurse recommend for preparing a home disaster supply kit? -ANSWER
Have a supply of prescribed medications.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching on food selection with a client who has a
moderate burn injury. Which of the following foods should the nurse
recommend as being high in Vitamin C. -ANSWER tomatoes
A nurse on a medical surgical unit is delegating tasks to an assistant.
Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to the Assistant? -
ANSWER Obtaining a client's vital signs prior to discharge
A Nurse is caring for a client in Buck's Traction. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? -ANSWER Allow the weights to hang freely.
A nurse in a long term care facility is contributing to the plan of care for a
client whohas a new ostomy. Which of the following
actions should the nurse plan include? -ANSWER Change the appliance
two times each week.
A nurse is receiving report on 4 clients Which of the followingclients should
the nurse plan to see first. -ANSWER A client who has pneumonia and a
new onset of confusion
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a t Tube in
place follo wing a cholecystectomy. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include in the teaching? -ANSWER Empty the drainage
bag each day at the same time.
A nurse is assisting with monitoring a client who is in labor and has
spontaneous rupture of membranes following a vaginal examination. The
provider reports the client's cer vix is dilated to 1 cm with an unengaged
presenting part. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER Apply the external fetal heart rate monitor.
2024/2025 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A++
A nurse I caring for a client who has expressive aphasia following a stroke.
Which of the following communication methods should the nurse use? -
ANSWER Provide a picture board.
A nurse is caring for a client who is NPO and has an NGtube attached to
sucti on for gastric decompression. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take if t he client experiences abdominal distention? -ANSWER
Irrigate the tube with normal saline.
A nurse is assisting with admitting a client who has colorectal cancer.
When Collecting data from the client, which of the following manifestations
should the nurse expect? -ANSWER Abdominal cramps
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who has heart failure.
Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the
medication is follow ingective? -ANSWER Cardiac workload decreases
A nurse is discussing alopecia with a client who is scheduled
to begin chemotherapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make? -ANSWER "Your oncologist may prescribe a cold cap to wear
during treatment to reduce hair loss."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about stress management techniques with a
clie nt who has moderate anxiety disorder.
Which of the following responses by the client indicates an understanding
of the teaching? -ANSWER "I will imagine myself in a calm place when I
can't concentrate."|
a nurse is caring for a female client during an outpatient clinic visit. Which
of the following findings places the client at risk for coronary artery
disease? -ANSWER The client's LDL level
A nurse is caring for four clients who are all scheduled for surgery on the
same day. Which of the following nursing actions demonstrates that the
,nurse possesses effective time management skills? -ANSWER Gathers all
needed supplies and equipment before entering client rooms
Completes one task before beginning a new task
Documents the clients' preoperative vital signs when they are taken
Delegates tasks to an assistive personnel (AP) that are within his range of
function
A nurse in a long term care facility is serving on the ethics committee,
which is addressing a client care dilemma. Which of the following strategies
will facilitate resoIving the dilemma? -ANSWER Determine the facts related
to the dilemma. Identify possible solutions. Consider the client's wishes
A charge nurse in a long term care facility notices an assistants expected
failure to provide oral care for clients. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take? -ANSWER Discuss the unacceptable behavior with the AP
while reinforcing expectations.
A Nurse is reinforcing teaching with a male client who is uncircumcised
about obtaining a clean-
catch midstream urine specimen. Identify the sequence of actions the client
should take after washing his hands. -ANSWER -Retract the foreskin to
expose
the glans
-Cleanse the penis using an antiseptic swab
-Begin to urinate
-Pass the urine container
intothe stream
-Collect the specimen
-Move the container out ofIthe stream
-Replace the foreskin
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of
type diabetes mellitus and inquires about information concerning oral anti
diabetic agents. I n addition to the provider, where should the nurse refer
the client for information? -ANSWER A pharmacist
Package inserts
American Diabetes Association
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with the parent of an
,infant who has rotavirus. which of the following statements by the parent
indicates an understanding of the teaching? -ANSWER "I will anply diaper
cream to my baby's skin during each diaper change."
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery in the morning.
The nurse I earns that the client has decided not to have surgery even
though he has already signed the informed consent form. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? -ANSWER Report the situation to
the provider who obtained the
informed consent.
A nurse has to administer medications to a group of clients. For which of
the following client situations should the nurse complete and incident
report? -ANSWER The nurse administered insulin lispro to a client who has
diabetes mellitusand is NPO.
a nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing a situational
crisis following the loss of a job. The client states, I don't think I can go
through this again. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? -
ANSWER Determine if the client is experiencing psychotic thinking.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is 48 hr post op
from a ma stectomy. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? -ANSWER "I will wear rubber
gloves whenever I wash dishes or do yard work."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a type 2 diabetes
mellitus and re ports waking during the night with tremors and anxiety.
which of the following inform ation should the nurse provide to help the
client manage his symptoms? -ANSWER Eat a bedtime snack
a Nurse is reinforcing teaching about home care for conjunctivitis with the
parent of a school age child. which of the following information should the
nurse include? -ANSWER Separate the child's used washcloth from those
of others.
A Nurse prescribes levothyroxine 0.3 PO daily for a client.
Available is levothyroxine 1 50mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the
nurse administer? -ANSWER 2
, a nurse is collecting data from an older adult client during aroutine physical
exam. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as
a possible indication of abuse? -ANSWER "My son took my wallet so he
can keep track of what I'm spending."
A nurse is assisting with a presentation at a community center about
personal disaster preparedness. which of the following strategies should
the nurse recommend for preparing a home disaster supply kit? -ANSWER
Have a supply of prescribed medications.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching on food selection with a client who has a
moderate burn injury. Which of the following foods should the nurse
recommend as being high in Vitamin C. -ANSWER tomatoes
A nurse on a medical surgical unit is delegating tasks to an assistant.
Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to the Assistant? -
ANSWER Obtaining a client's vital signs prior to discharge
A Nurse is caring for a client in Buck's Traction. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? -ANSWER Allow the weights to hang freely.
A nurse in a long term care facility is contributing to the plan of care for a
client whohas a new ostomy. Which of the following
actions should the nurse plan include? -ANSWER Change the appliance
two times each week.
A nurse is receiving report on 4 clients Which of the followingclients should
the nurse plan to see first. -ANSWER A client who has pneumonia and a
new onset of confusion
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a t Tube in
place follo wing a cholecystectomy. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include in the teaching? -ANSWER Empty the drainage
bag each day at the same time.
A nurse is assisting with monitoring a client who is in labor and has
spontaneous rupture of membranes following a vaginal examination. The
provider reports the client's cer vix is dilated to 1 cm with an unengaged
presenting part. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER Apply the external fetal heart rate monitor.
