PN ATI EXIT REVIEW BUNDLED QUESTIONS
2026 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED
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◉ What information should the PN obtain before administering pain
medication to a postoperative client? Answer: Client's pain rating on
a scale of 1 to 10, time of last administration of pain medication, and
effectiveness of last pain medication administered.
◉ What statement should a nurse include when teaching parents
about a Pavlik harness for their infant? Answer: The harness can
promote hip joint development.
◉ What laboratory result should a nurse expect for a client with
cirrhosis? Answer: Elevated ammonia.
◉ What supply should a nurse ensure is available for a client
prescribed home oxygen at 1 to 2 L/min upon discharge? Answer:
Nasal cannula.
◉ What action should a nurse take when preparing a client's body
for postmortem family viewing? Answer: Ask the family if they want
to participate in postmortem care.
,◉ What information should a nurse include in an interprofessional
team meeting about a client? Answer: The client has developed
difficulty ambulating.
◉ What instruction should a nurse provide to a client at 36 weeks of
gestation undergoing an amniocentesis? Answer: You will need to
have an empty bladder for the test.
◉ For which procedure is informed consent required? Answer:
Placement of a central venous catheter.
◉ What indicates a client's understanding of skin care teaching for
systemic lupus erythematosus? Answer: I will dry my skin by patting
it with a towel.
◉ What should a nurse identify as a possible source of infection for
an immunocompromised client? Answer: Soiled linens are placed on
the floor.
◉ What should a nurse ask a client with depressive disorder who
states they would be better off not around? Answer: Are you
thinking of hurting yourself?
◉ What information should a nurse obtain to identify a client in an
acute care setting? Answer: The client's date of birth.
, ◉ What is the priority action for a nurse caring for a cyanotic client
with a respiratory rate of 8/min? Answer: Establish a patent airway
for the client.
◉ To whom should a nurse refer a postpartum client who cannot
afford baby formula? Answer: Case manager.
◉ What response should a nurse make to a client with paranoid
schizophrenia who believes they are being followed? Answer: This
must be very frightening for you. Let's talk more about it.
◉ What adverse reaction should a nurse explain to a client
undergoing electroconvulsive therapy? Answer: Temporary memory
loss.
◉ What laboratory tests should a nurse monitor for a client with a
prescription for levothyroxine? Answer: Thyroid function tests.
◉ What should a nurse do if the IV pump screen is malfunctioning?
Answer: Discontinue use and tag the IV pump.
◉ What should a nurse include in a presentation about childhood
communicable diseases regarding varicella? Answer: Isolate
children who have varicella until the vesicles have formed crusts.
2026 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ What information should the PN obtain before administering pain
medication to a postoperative client? Answer: Client's pain rating on
a scale of 1 to 10, time of last administration of pain medication, and
effectiveness of last pain medication administered.
◉ What statement should a nurse include when teaching parents
about a Pavlik harness for their infant? Answer: The harness can
promote hip joint development.
◉ What laboratory result should a nurse expect for a client with
cirrhosis? Answer: Elevated ammonia.
◉ What supply should a nurse ensure is available for a client
prescribed home oxygen at 1 to 2 L/min upon discharge? Answer:
Nasal cannula.
◉ What action should a nurse take when preparing a client's body
for postmortem family viewing? Answer: Ask the family if they want
to participate in postmortem care.
,◉ What information should a nurse include in an interprofessional
team meeting about a client? Answer: The client has developed
difficulty ambulating.
◉ What instruction should a nurse provide to a client at 36 weeks of
gestation undergoing an amniocentesis? Answer: You will need to
have an empty bladder for the test.
◉ For which procedure is informed consent required? Answer:
Placement of a central venous catheter.
◉ What indicates a client's understanding of skin care teaching for
systemic lupus erythematosus? Answer: I will dry my skin by patting
it with a towel.
◉ What should a nurse identify as a possible source of infection for
an immunocompromised client? Answer: Soiled linens are placed on
the floor.
◉ What should a nurse ask a client with depressive disorder who
states they would be better off not around? Answer: Are you
thinking of hurting yourself?
◉ What information should a nurse obtain to identify a client in an
acute care setting? Answer: The client's date of birth.
, ◉ What is the priority action for a nurse caring for a cyanotic client
with a respiratory rate of 8/min? Answer: Establish a patent airway
for the client.
◉ To whom should a nurse refer a postpartum client who cannot
afford baby formula? Answer: Case manager.
◉ What response should a nurse make to a client with paranoid
schizophrenia who believes they are being followed? Answer: This
must be very frightening for you. Let's talk more about it.
◉ What adverse reaction should a nurse explain to a client
undergoing electroconvulsive therapy? Answer: Temporary memory
loss.
◉ What laboratory tests should a nurse monitor for a client with a
prescription for levothyroxine? Answer: Thyroid function tests.
◉ What should a nurse do if the IV pump screen is malfunctioning?
Answer: Discontinue use and tag the IV pump.
◉ What should a nurse include in a presentation about childhood
communicable diseases regarding varicella? Answer: Isolate
children who have varicella until the vesicles have formed crusts.
