ATI CBC Level 4 Actual Exam Practice
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1. A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to promote the client's mobility? -
ANSWER Instruct the client to perform range-of-motion exercises
-exercising and walking help to delay the progression of the disease
2. A nurse manager is teaching a group of nurses about OSHA. What
information should the nurse include? - ANSWER Sets standards for
hazardous exposures in the workplace.
3. A nurse manager identifies that the number of client medication
administration errors on the unit has increased. When creating a cause-and-
effect chart, which of the following information should the nurse manger
include? - ANSWER Possible reasons for the medication errors
4. A nurse is preparing to conduct research regarding catheter-related
infections for a performance improvement initiative. Which of the following
activities should the nurse identify as components of the research process?
(SATA) - ANSWER Formulate the research problem (to determine the type
of research design)
Conduct a pilot study (this can assist the nurse to identify the strengths and
limitations of a planned, larger-scale study)
,Communicate the conclusions of the study (once the outcomes are
disseminated, the new evidence-based practice can be incorporated into the
daily practice of the facility)
5. A nurse is caring for a group of postpartum clients. Which task should the
nurse delegate to an assistive personnel? - ANSWER Measure the urine
output of a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate
6. A nurse is preparing to provide wound care on a client who has a stage 1
pressure ulcer. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse
expect the ulcerative skin area to have? - ANSWER Non-blanchable and
reddened
7. A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has a traumatic brain
injury after a fall. Which of the following medications should the nurse
expect to administer to the client to reduce ICP? - ANSWER Mannitol
-Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that decreases cerebral edema
8. A nurse in risk management is evaluating a sentinel event. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER Develop a plan to
reduce the risk for client injury
-the nurse should develop a plan to reduce the risk for negligence and prevent
another sentinel event from occurring
9. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of esophageal cancer.
The client's family tells the nurse that they do not want the client to know
the diagnosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
, uphold client autonomy? - ANSWER Tell the family the client has the right
to know about her health
-The nurse is demonstrating the ethical principle of autonomy by respecting the
client's right to make decisions about her health
10.A nurse in an emergency department is caring for four clients. Which of the
following clients should the nurse identify as requiring mandatory reporting?
- ANSWER A child who is accompanied by a parent to be treated for
patterned burns on the arms
-mandatory reporting for suspected physical abuse
11.A nurse manager notices that he has exceeded the amount of money
allocated for labor costs for the quarter. Which action should the nurse
manager take? - ANSWER involve staff nurses in budge planning.
-this promotes awareness of the costs of staffing a unit and encourages cost-
effective care.
12.A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a halo device applied to
prevent further cervical spinal cord injury following a diving accident. What
info should the nurse include? - ANSWER "Avoid leaning forward when
attempting to stand."
-the weight of the halo device can alter balance. leaning forward could cause
the client to fall.
13.A nurse is working on an interprofessional collaboration plan of care for a
client who has a stage 3 pressure ulcer. Which action should the nurse
, recognize as the. role of the licensed practical nurse (LPN)? - ANSWER
Administer pain medication
14.A triage nurse is prioritizing clients following a mass casualty disaster.
Which of the following clients should the nurse treat first? - ANSWER A
client who is exhibiting manifestations of shock.
-a client exhibiting manifestations of shock requires immediate intervention for
survival.
15.A community health nurse is planning a public health presentation aimed at
minimizing health care disparities. Which of the following age groups
should the nurse identify as the priority for increasing health literacy? -
ANSWER Older Adults
-Older adults have the lowest level of health literacy compared to other age
groups
16.A charge nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which task should the
nurse delegate to the LPN? - ANSWER Obtain a blood glucose level from a
client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
17.A nurse manager is teaching a unit nurse about case management. What
information should the nurse manager include in the teaching about the role
of the nurse as a case manager? - ANSWER Advocates for services the
client needs
18.A nurse is caring for a female client who has an indwelling urinary catheter.
Which action should the nurse take to minimize the risk for catheter-related
Questions with Expert Graded A+ Answers
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1. A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to promote the client's mobility? -
ANSWER Instruct the client to perform range-of-motion exercises
-exercising and walking help to delay the progression of the disease
2. A nurse manager is teaching a group of nurses about OSHA. What
information should the nurse include? - ANSWER Sets standards for
hazardous exposures in the workplace.
3. A nurse manager identifies that the number of client medication
administration errors on the unit has increased. When creating a cause-and-
effect chart, which of the following information should the nurse manger
include? - ANSWER Possible reasons for the medication errors
4. A nurse is preparing to conduct research regarding catheter-related
infections for a performance improvement initiative. Which of the following
activities should the nurse identify as components of the research process?
(SATA) - ANSWER Formulate the research problem (to determine the type
of research design)
Conduct a pilot study (this can assist the nurse to identify the strengths and
limitations of a planned, larger-scale study)
,Communicate the conclusions of the study (once the outcomes are
disseminated, the new evidence-based practice can be incorporated into the
daily practice of the facility)
5. A nurse is caring for a group of postpartum clients. Which task should the
nurse delegate to an assistive personnel? - ANSWER Measure the urine
output of a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate
6. A nurse is preparing to provide wound care on a client who has a stage 1
pressure ulcer. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse
expect the ulcerative skin area to have? - ANSWER Non-blanchable and
reddened
7. A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has a traumatic brain
injury after a fall. Which of the following medications should the nurse
expect to administer to the client to reduce ICP? - ANSWER Mannitol
-Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that decreases cerebral edema
8. A nurse in risk management is evaluating a sentinel event. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER Develop a plan to
reduce the risk for client injury
-the nurse should develop a plan to reduce the risk for negligence and prevent
another sentinel event from occurring
9. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of esophageal cancer.
The client's family tells the nurse that they do not want the client to know
the diagnosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
, uphold client autonomy? - ANSWER Tell the family the client has the right
to know about her health
-The nurse is demonstrating the ethical principle of autonomy by respecting the
client's right to make decisions about her health
10.A nurse in an emergency department is caring for four clients. Which of the
following clients should the nurse identify as requiring mandatory reporting?
- ANSWER A child who is accompanied by a parent to be treated for
patterned burns on the arms
-mandatory reporting for suspected physical abuse
11.A nurse manager notices that he has exceeded the amount of money
allocated for labor costs for the quarter. Which action should the nurse
manager take? - ANSWER involve staff nurses in budge planning.
-this promotes awareness of the costs of staffing a unit and encourages cost-
effective care.
12.A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a halo device applied to
prevent further cervical spinal cord injury following a diving accident. What
info should the nurse include? - ANSWER "Avoid leaning forward when
attempting to stand."
-the weight of the halo device can alter balance. leaning forward could cause
the client to fall.
13.A nurse is working on an interprofessional collaboration plan of care for a
client who has a stage 3 pressure ulcer. Which action should the nurse
, recognize as the. role of the licensed practical nurse (LPN)? - ANSWER
Administer pain medication
14.A triage nurse is prioritizing clients following a mass casualty disaster.
Which of the following clients should the nurse treat first? - ANSWER A
client who is exhibiting manifestations of shock.
-a client exhibiting manifestations of shock requires immediate intervention for
survival.
15.A community health nurse is planning a public health presentation aimed at
minimizing health care disparities. Which of the following age groups
should the nurse identify as the priority for increasing health literacy? -
ANSWER Older Adults
-Older adults have the lowest level of health literacy compared to other age
groups
16.A charge nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which task should the
nurse delegate to the LPN? - ANSWER Obtain a blood glucose level from a
client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
17.A nurse manager is teaching a unit nurse about case management. What
information should the nurse manager include in the teaching about the role
of the nurse as a case manager? - ANSWER Advocates for services the
client needs
18.A nurse is caring for a female client who has an indwelling urinary catheter.
Which action should the nurse take to minimize the risk for catheter-related
