ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR STUDY EXAMS
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
. If a client develops cor pulmonale (right-sided heart failure), the nurse
would expect to observe
1. increasing respiratory difficulty seen with exertion.
2. cough productive of a large amount of thick, yellow mucus.
3. peripheral edema and anorexia.
4. twitching of extremities.
- ANSWERS-3
. The nursing team includes two RNs, one LPN/LVN, and one nursing
assistant. The nurse should consider the assignments appropriate if the
nursing assistant is assigned to care for
1. a client with Alzheimer's requiring assistance with feeding.
2. a client with osteoporosis complaining of burning on urination.
3. a client with scleroderma receiving a tube feeding.
4. a client with cancer who has Cheyne-Stokes respirations.
- ANSWERS-1
A 23-year-old man is admitted with a subdural hematoma and cerebral
edema after a motorcycle accident. Which of the following symptoms should
the nurse expect to see INITIALLY?
1. Unequal and dilated pupils.
2. Decerebrate posturing.
3. Grand mal seizures.
4. Decreased level of consciousness.
- ANSWERS-4
A 23-year-old woman at 32-weeks gestation is seen in the outpatient
clinic. Which of the following findings, if assessed by the nurse, would
indicate a possible complication?
1. The client's urine test is positive for glucose and acetone.
2. The client has 1+ pedal edema in both feet at the end of the day.
3. The client complains of an increase in vaginal discharge.
4. The client says she feels pressure against her diaphragm when the baby moves.
- ANSWERS-1
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.
- ANSWERS-1
A 59-year-old woman with bipolar disorder is receiving haloperidol
(Haldol) 2 mg PO tid. She tells the nurse, "Milk is coming out of my
breasts." Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
1. "You are seeing things that aren't real."
2. "Why don't we go make some fudge."
3. "You are experiencing a side effect of Haldol."
4. "I'll contact your physician to change your medication."
- ANSWERS-3
A 69-year-old client is undergoing his second exchange of intermittent
peritoneal dialysis (IPD). Which of the following would require an
intervention by the nurse?
1. The client complains of pain during the inflow of the dialysate.
2. The client complains of constipation.
3. The dialysate outflow is cloudy.
4. There is blood-tinged fluid around the intra-abdominal catheter.
- ANSWERS-3
A charge nurse is discussing the responsibility of nurses carig for clients who have C. difficile.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a) Assign the client to a room with a negative air-flow system
b) Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when leaving the clients room
c) clean contaminated surfaces in the clients room with a phenol solution
d) have family members wear a gown and gloves when visiting
- ANSWERS-D
A client diagnosed with dementia wanders the halls of the locked nursing unit during the day. To
ensure the client's safety while walking in the halls, the nurse should do which of the following?
1. Administer PRN haloperidol (Haldol) to decrease the need to walk.
2. Assess the client's gait for steadiness.
3. Restrain the client in a geriatric chair.
4. Administer PRN lorazepam (Ativan) to provide sedation.
- ANSWERS-2
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.
- ANSWERS-1
, a client has a new prescription for spironilactone ( aldactone ) which of the following laboratory
value should the nurse recognized as a reason to withhold the morning dose of the medication
and notify the provider
- ANSWERS-serum potassium 5.2
a client has prescription for valproic ( Depakote) which of the following laboratory value should
the nurse anticipate monitor for the client taking this medication
- ANSWERS-thrombocytes, amylase count and liver function test
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis. When assessing the abdomen, the
nurse would expect to find rebound tenderness at which location?
a) Left lower quadrant
b) Left upper quadrant
c) Right upper quadrant
d) Right lower quadrant
- ANSWERS-D
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.
- ANSWERS-4
A client is given morphine 6 mg IV push for postoperative pain.
Following administration of this drug, the nurse observes the following:
pulse 68, respirations 8, BP 100/68, client sleeping quietly. Which of the
following nursing actions is MOST appropriate?
1. Allow the client to sleep undisturbed.
2. Administer oxygen via facemask or nasal prongs.
3. Administer naloxone (Narcan).
4. Place epinephrine 1:1,000 at the bedside.
- ANSWERS-3
A client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). To determine the
client's tolerance of this treatment, the nurse should assess for which of the
following?
1. A significant increase in pulse rate.
2. A decrease in diastolic blood pressure.
3. Temperature in excess of 98.6°F (37°C).
4. Urine output of at least 30 cc per hour.
- ANSWERS-4
A client is scheduled for a left lower lobectomy. The physician has
ordered diazepam (Valium) 2 mg IM for anxiety. The nurse would determine
that the medication is appropriate if the client displays which of the
following symptoms?
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
. If a client develops cor pulmonale (right-sided heart failure), the nurse
would expect to observe
1. increasing respiratory difficulty seen with exertion.
2. cough productive of a large amount of thick, yellow mucus.
3. peripheral edema and anorexia.
4. twitching of extremities.
- ANSWERS-3
. The nursing team includes two RNs, one LPN/LVN, and one nursing
assistant. The nurse should consider the assignments appropriate if the
nursing assistant is assigned to care for
1. a client with Alzheimer's requiring assistance with feeding.
2. a client with osteoporosis complaining of burning on urination.
3. a client with scleroderma receiving a tube feeding.
4. a client with cancer who has Cheyne-Stokes respirations.
- ANSWERS-1
A 23-year-old man is admitted with a subdural hematoma and cerebral
edema after a motorcycle accident. Which of the following symptoms should
the nurse expect to see INITIALLY?
1. Unequal and dilated pupils.
2. Decerebrate posturing.
3. Grand mal seizures.
4. Decreased level of consciousness.
- ANSWERS-4
A 23-year-old woman at 32-weeks gestation is seen in the outpatient
clinic. Which of the following findings, if assessed by the nurse, would
indicate a possible complication?
1. The client's urine test is positive for glucose and acetone.
2. The client has 1+ pedal edema in both feet at the end of the day.
3. The client complains of an increase in vaginal discharge.
4. The client says she feels pressure against her diaphragm when the baby moves.
- ANSWERS-1
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.
- ANSWERS-1
A 59-year-old woman with bipolar disorder is receiving haloperidol
(Haldol) 2 mg PO tid. She tells the nurse, "Milk is coming out of my
breasts." Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
1. "You are seeing things that aren't real."
2. "Why don't we go make some fudge."
3. "You are experiencing a side effect of Haldol."
4. "I'll contact your physician to change your medication."
- ANSWERS-3
A 69-year-old client is undergoing his second exchange of intermittent
peritoneal dialysis (IPD). Which of the following would require an
intervention by the nurse?
1. The client complains of pain during the inflow of the dialysate.
2. The client complains of constipation.
3. The dialysate outflow is cloudy.
4. There is blood-tinged fluid around the intra-abdominal catheter.
- ANSWERS-3
A charge nurse is discussing the responsibility of nurses carig for clients who have C. difficile.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a) Assign the client to a room with a negative air-flow system
b) Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when leaving the clients room
c) clean contaminated surfaces in the clients room with a phenol solution
d) have family members wear a gown and gloves when visiting
- ANSWERS-D
A client diagnosed with dementia wanders the halls of the locked nursing unit during the day. To
ensure the client's safety while walking in the halls, the nurse should do which of the following?
1. Administer PRN haloperidol (Haldol) to decrease the need to walk.
2. Assess the client's gait for steadiness.
3. Restrain the client in a geriatric chair.
4. Administer PRN lorazepam (Ativan) to provide sedation.
- ANSWERS-2
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.
- ANSWERS-1
, a client has a new prescription for spironilactone ( aldactone ) which of the following laboratory
value should the nurse recognized as a reason to withhold the morning dose of the medication
and notify the provider
- ANSWERS-serum potassium 5.2
a client has prescription for valproic ( Depakote) which of the following laboratory value should
the nurse anticipate monitor for the client taking this medication
- ANSWERS-thrombocytes, amylase count and liver function test
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis. When assessing the abdomen, the
nurse would expect to find rebound tenderness at which location?
a) Left lower quadrant
b) Left upper quadrant
c) Right upper quadrant
d) Right lower quadrant
- ANSWERS-D
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.
- ANSWERS-4
A client is given morphine 6 mg IV push for postoperative pain.
Following administration of this drug, the nurse observes the following:
pulse 68, respirations 8, BP 100/68, client sleeping quietly. Which of the
following nursing actions is MOST appropriate?
1. Allow the client to sleep undisturbed.
2. Administer oxygen via facemask or nasal prongs.
3. Administer naloxone (Narcan).
4. Place epinephrine 1:1,000 at the bedside.
- ANSWERS-3
A client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). To determine the
client's tolerance of this treatment, the nurse should assess for which of the
following?
1. A significant increase in pulse rate.
2. A decrease in diastolic blood pressure.
3. Temperature in excess of 98.6°F (37°C).
4. Urine output of at least 30 cc per hour.
- ANSWERS-4
A client is scheduled for a left lower lobectomy. The physician has
ordered diazepam (Valium) 2 mg IM for anxiety. The nurse would determine
that the medication is appropriate if the client displays which of the
following symptoms?
