ATI RN Comprehensive Exit Exam 2024-
2025rsion 1-8 Questions and answers
*CASE STUDY*
A nurse is caring for a newborn.
Exhibit 1 :
Vital signs :
0640 - Temperature - 98.1
- HR 154/min
- Respiratory rate 68/min
- BP 72/48 mm hg
0650
- heart rate 156/min
- Respiratory rate 72/min
0700
- Temperature 98.6 [ axillary]
- heart rate 156/min
respiratory rate 76/min
Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence.
- The client is at risk for developing ____________________________ and
______________________________.
a. hypoglycemia
b. bronchopulmonary dysplasia
c. transient tachypnea of the newborn
d. tacycardia - ansa. hypoglycemia
d, tachycardia
a home health nurse is caring for a child who has lyme disease. which of the following is
an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Ensure the state health department has been notified
b. administer antibiotic
c. educate the family to avoid sharing personal belongings
D. assess for skin necrosis - ansa. Ensure the state health department has been
notified
a nurse is assessing a client who is taking haloperidol and is experiencing
pseudoparkinsonism. which of the following findings should the nurse document as a
manifestation of pseudoparkinsonism?
a. serpentine movement
,ATI RN Comprehensive Exit Exam 2024-
2025rsion 1-8 Questions and answers
b. shuffling gait
c. nonreactive pupils
d. smacking lips - ansb. shuffling gait
a nurse is caring for a 2 year old toddler - ans
a nurse is caring for a client who has vented NG tube set to low intermittent suction and
has vomited. Which of the following nurse perform first?
a. administer an antiemetic medication
b. evaluate the functioning of the suction device
c. provide oral hygiene care
d. replace the NG tube - ansb. evaluate the functioning of the suction device
a nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing expressive aphasia and right
hemiparesis following a stroke. which of the following actions by the nurse best
promotes communication among staff caring for the client?
a. posting swallowing precaution at the head of the client's bed
b. nothing changes in the treatment plan in the clients medical record
c. recording the client's progress in the nurses notes
d. having interdisciplinary team meetings for the client on a regular - ansd. having
interdisciplinary team meetings for the client on a regular
a nurse is caring for a client who is immobile. which of the following interventions is
appropriate to prevent contracture?
a. position a pillow under the client's knees
b. place a towel roll under the client's neck
c. align a trochanter wedge between the client's legs
d. apply an orthotic to the client's foot. - ansc. align a trochanter wedge between the
client's legs
a nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroenteritis. which of the following
assessment findings should the nurse report to the provider?
a. pale and a 24 hr fluid deficit of 30 ml
b. sunken fontanels and dry mucous membranes
c. decreased appetite and irritability
d. temperature 100.4 and pulse rate 124/ min - ansb. sunken fontanels and dry mucous
membranes
,ATI RN Comprehensive Exit Exam 2024-
2025rsion 1-8 Questions and answers
A nurse is conducting health promotion education regarding contraindication to
combination oral contraceptive use to a group of women. which of the following
conditions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. hypertension
b. fibromyalgia
c. renal calculi
d. fibrocystic breast disease - ansa. hypertension
a nurse is creating a plan of care for a female client who has recurrent urinary tract
infections. Which of the following intervention should the nurse include in the plan?
a. wear loose-fitting underwear
b. take a bubble bath after intercourse
c. drink four 240 ml ( 8oz) glasses of water each day
d. void every 5 to 6 hours during the day. - ansa. wear loose-fitting underwear
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has depressive disorder and a new
prescription for amitriptyline. which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. I cant continue to take st john wort while taking this medication.
B I know it will be a couple of weeks before the medication helps me feel better.
c. I expect this medication to raise my blood pressure
d. i should take this medication on an empty stomach - ansB I know it will be a couple of
weeks before the medication helps me feel better.
A nurse is reporting a client's laboratory tests to the provider to obtain a prescription for
the client's daily warfarin. Which of the following should the nurse report to obtain the
prescription for warfarin
a. Fibrinogen lv
b. aPTT
c. INR
d. Platelet count - ansc. INR
A nurse is setting up a sterile field to perform wound irrigation for a client. which of the
following actions should the nurse take when pouring the sterile solution?
a. Remove the cap and place it sterile-side up on a clean surface.
b. place sterile gauze over areas of spilled solution within the sterile field
c. hold the bottle in the center of the sterile field when pouring the solution
d. Hold the irrigation solution bottle with the label facing away from the palm of the hand
- ansa. Remove the cap and place it sterile-side up on a clean surface.
, ATI RN Comprehensive Exit Exam 2024-
2025rsion 1-8 Questions and answers
Case Study : A nursing is caring for who has been admitted to the hospital.
Select the 5 actions the nurse should take.
[] provide frequent rest periods for the client
[] restrict the client's sodium intakes
[] advise the clients to avoid the use of soap and alcohol based lotion
[] place the client on a low carbohydrates diet
[] place the client under contact isolation
[] instruct the client to avoid blowing their nose forcefully
[] assess the client's level of orientation - ans[] provide frequent rest periods for the
client
[] restrict the client's sodium intakes
[] advise the clients to avoid the use of soap and alcohol based lotion
[] instruct the client to avoid blowing their nose forcefully
[] assess the client's level of orientation
while performing a routine assessment, a nurse notices fraying on the electrical cord of
a client's continuous passive motion device. which of the following actions should the
nurse take first?
a. initiate a requisition for a replacement CPM device
b. report the defects to the equipment maintenance staff.
c. remove the device from the room
d. ensure the device inspection sticker is current - ansc. remove the device from the
room
*CASE STUDY*
A nurse is caring for a newborn.
Exhibit 1 :
Vital signs :
0640 - Temperature - 98.1
- HR 154/min
- Respiratory rate 68/min
- BP 72/48 mm hg
0650
- heart rate 156/min
- Respiratory rate 72/min
0700
2025rsion 1-8 Questions and answers
*CASE STUDY*
A nurse is caring for a newborn.
Exhibit 1 :
Vital signs :
0640 - Temperature - 98.1
- HR 154/min
- Respiratory rate 68/min
- BP 72/48 mm hg
0650
- heart rate 156/min
- Respiratory rate 72/min
0700
- Temperature 98.6 [ axillary]
- heart rate 156/min
respiratory rate 76/min
Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence.
- The client is at risk for developing ____________________________ and
______________________________.
a. hypoglycemia
b. bronchopulmonary dysplasia
c. transient tachypnea of the newborn
d. tacycardia - ansa. hypoglycemia
d, tachycardia
a home health nurse is caring for a child who has lyme disease. which of the following is
an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Ensure the state health department has been notified
b. administer antibiotic
c. educate the family to avoid sharing personal belongings
D. assess for skin necrosis - ansa. Ensure the state health department has been
notified
a nurse is assessing a client who is taking haloperidol and is experiencing
pseudoparkinsonism. which of the following findings should the nurse document as a
manifestation of pseudoparkinsonism?
a. serpentine movement
,ATI RN Comprehensive Exit Exam 2024-
2025rsion 1-8 Questions and answers
b. shuffling gait
c. nonreactive pupils
d. smacking lips - ansb. shuffling gait
a nurse is caring for a 2 year old toddler - ans
a nurse is caring for a client who has vented NG tube set to low intermittent suction and
has vomited. Which of the following nurse perform first?
a. administer an antiemetic medication
b. evaluate the functioning of the suction device
c. provide oral hygiene care
d. replace the NG tube - ansb. evaluate the functioning of the suction device
a nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing expressive aphasia and right
hemiparesis following a stroke. which of the following actions by the nurse best
promotes communication among staff caring for the client?
a. posting swallowing precaution at the head of the client's bed
b. nothing changes in the treatment plan in the clients medical record
c. recording the client's progress in the nurses notes
d. having interdisciplinary team meetings for the client on a regular - ansd. having
interdisciplinary team meetings for the client on a regular
a nurse is caring for a client who is immobile. which of the following interventions is
appropriate to prevent contracture?
a. position a pillow under the client's knees
b. place a towel roll under the client's neck
c. align a trochanter wedge between the client's legs
d. apply an orthotic to the client's foot. - ansc. align a trochanter wedge between the
client's legs
a nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroenteritis. which of the following
assessment findings should the nurse report to the provider?
a. pale and a 24 hr fluid deficit of 30 ml
b. sunken fontanels and dry mucous membranes
c. decreased appetite and irritability
d. temperature 100.4 and pulse rate 124/ min - ansb. sunken fontanels and dry mucous
membranes
,ATI RN Comprehensive Exit Exam 2024-
2025rsion 1-8 Questions and answers
A nurse is conducting health promotion education regarding contraindication to
combination oral contraceptive use to a group of women. which of the following
conditions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. hypertension
b. fibromyalgia
c. renal calculi
d. fibrocystic breast disease - ansa. hypertension
a nurse is creating a plan of care for a female client who has recurrent urinary tract
infections. Which of the following intervention should the nurse include in the plan?
a. wear loose-fitting underwear
b. take a bubble bath after intercourse
c. drink four 240 ml ( 8oz) glasses of water each day
d. void every 5 to 6 hours during the day. - ansa. wear loose-fitting underwear
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has depressive disorder and a new
prescription for amitriptyline. which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. I cant continue to take st john wort while taking this medication.
B I know it will be a couple of weeks before the medication helps me feel better.
c. I expect this medication to raise my blood pressure
d. i should take this medication on an empty stomach - ansB I know it will be a couple of
weeks before the medication helps me feel better.
A nurse is reporting a client's laboratory tests to the provider to obtain a prescription for
the client's daily warfarin. Which of the following should the nurse report to obtain the
prescription for warfarin
a. Fibrinogen lv
b. aPTT
c. INR
d. Platelet count - ansc. INR
A nurse is setting up a sterile field to perform wound irrigation for a client. which of the
following actions should the nurse take when pouring the sterile solution?
a. Remove the cap and place it sterile-side up on a clean surface.
b. place sterile gauze over areas of spilled solution within the sterile field
c. hold the bottle in the center of the sterile field when pouring the solution
d. Hold the irrigation solution bottle with the label facing away from the palm of the hand
- ansa. Remove the cap and place it sterile-side up on a clean surface.
, ATI RN Comprehensive Exit Exam 2024-
2025rsion 1-8 Questions and answers
Case Study : A nursing is caring for who has been admitted to the hospital.
Select the 5 actions the nurse should take.
[] provide frequent rest periods for the client
[] restrict the client's sodium intakes
[] advise the clients to avoid the use of soap and alcohol based lotion
[] place the client on a low carbohydrates diet
[] place the client under contact isolation
[] instruct the client to avoid blowing their nose forcefully
[] assess the client's level of orientation - ans[] provide frequent rest periods for the
client
[] restrict the client's sodium intakes
[] advise the clients to avoid the use of soap and alcohol based lotion
[] instruct the client to avoid blowing their nose forcefully
[] assess the client's level of orientation
while performing a routine assessment, a nurse notices fraying on the electrical cord of
a client's continuous passive motion device. which of the following actions should the
nurse take first?
a. initiate a requisition for a replacement CPM device
b. report the defects to the equipment maintenance staff.
c. remove the device from the room
d. ensure the device inspection sticker is current - ansc. remove the device from the
room
*CASE STUDY*
A nurse is caring for a newborn.
Exhibit 1 :
Vital signs :
0640 - Temperature - 98.1
- HR 154/min
- Respiratory rate 68/min
- BP 72/48 mm hg
0650
- heart rate 156/min
- Respiratory rate 72/min
0700
