ATI PN Comprehensive Exit Exam 2026–2027 |
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ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM VERSION A
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports pain and has a
prescription for ketorolac 15 mg IM every 5 hr PRN. The client's current
blood pressure is 114/55 mm Hg.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Request a prescription for a different pain medication for the client
b. Administer the medication to the client
c. Place the client on strict bedrest
d. Repeat the client's blood pressure measurement
ANS - b. Administer the medication to the client
A charge nurse in a long-term care facility is developing a performance
improvement plan for an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following
actions should the nurse take when developing the plans? (Select all that
apply)
pg. 1
,a. Set a specific time frame for meeting performance goals
b. Ask the nurse supervisor to review the plan
c. Base performance goals on peer comments
d. Request clients complete an evaluation about the AP's quality of care
e. Include the performance standard that the AP should meet ANS - a. Set
a specific time frame for meeting performance goals b. Ask the nurse
supervisor to review the plan
e. Include the performance standard that the AP should mee
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is undergoing radiation
therapy to the neck.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. Cleanse the neck by rubbing with a washcloth
b. Limit fluid intake to 750 mL per day
c. Eat three large meals each day
d. Avoid exposing the neck to the cold
ANS - d. Avoid exposing the neck to the cold
A nurse is assisting with the admission of an older adult client who has
impaired mobility and is at risk for falls. Which of the following fall
precautions should the nurse plan to implement?
a. Create a schedule with an assistive personnel to do hourly rounding for
the client
b. Apply rubber-soled slippers before ambulation
c. Move the bedside table with the client's personal items close to the bed
pg. 2
,d. Determine the client's ability to use the call light
ANS - d. Determine the client's ability to use the call light
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about intermittent
catheterization to measure residual urine. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "You cannot drink fluids for 4 hours after the procedure."
b. "You will need to urinate before the procedure."
c. "You will have a leg bag to collect the urine."
d. "You will feel pressure when I inflate the catheter balloon."
ANS - b. "You will need to urinate before the procedure."
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and has declined
treatment. The nurse attempts to convince the client to reconsider his
decision and discusses this attempt with the charge nurse. Which of the
following actions should the charge nurse take?
a. Meet with the client's family to discuss treatment options
b. Perform a mental status examination to establish the client's competency
c. Ask the client if he has any financial concerns
d. Talk with the nurse about the need to support the client's decision
ANS - d. Talk with the nurse about the need to support the client's decision
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about breastfeeding with a client who gave
birth 2 days ago.
Which of the following information should the nurse include?
a. Allow the newborn to nurse for no more than 10 min on each breast
pg. 3
, b. Store expressed breast milk in the refrigerator for up to 72 hr
c. Feed the newborn 8 to 12 times every 24 hr
d. Supplement feedings with 30 mL (1 oz) of water four times per day
ANS - c. Feed the newborn 8 to 12 times every 24 hr
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a school-aged child. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Exhibit)
a. Initiate contact precautions for the child
b. Place the child on bed rest for 24 to 48 hr
c. Restrict the child's intake of foods containing vitamin k
d. Keep the child on NPO status for 8 hr
ANS - a. Initiate contact precautions for the child
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has ascites due
to cirrhosis.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to
include in the plan?
a. Keep the client's daily protein intake below 0.8 g/kg
b. Position the client supine with his legs elevated
c. Measure the client's abdominal girth daily
d. Restrict the clients sodium intake to 3 g per day
ANS - c. Measure the client's abdominal girth daily
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for
antibiotic therapy. The client tells the nurse that he always experiences
diarrhea when he takes antibiotics. Which of the following food choices
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Test Bank (Versions A, B & C) | Comprehensive
Practice Questions with Detailed Answer
Rationales | Complete Practical Nursing Study
Guide
ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM VERSION A
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports pain and has a
prescription for ketorolac 15 mg IM every 5 hr PRN. The client's current
blood pressure is 114/55 mm Hg.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Request a prescription for a different pain medication for the client
b. Administer the medication to the client
c. Place the client on strict bedrest
d. Repeat the client's blood pressure measurement
ANS - b. Administer the medication to the client
A charge nurse in a long-term care facility is developing a performance
improvement plan for an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following
actions should the nurse take when developing the plans? (Select all that
apply)
pg. 1
,a. Set a specific time frame for meeting performance goals
b. Ask the nurse supervisor to review the plan
c. Base performance goals on peer comments
d. Request clients complete an evaluation about the AP's quality of care
e. Include the performance standard that the AP should meet ANS - a. Set
a specific time frame for meeting performance goals b. Ask the nurse
supervisor to review the plan
e. Include the performance standard that the AP should mee
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is undergoing radiation
therapy to the neck.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. Cleanse the neck by rubbing with a washcloth
b. Limit fluid intake to 750 mL per day
c. Eat three large meals each day
d. Avoid exposing the neck to the cold
ANS - d. Avoid exposing the neck to the cold
A nurse is assisting with the admission of an older adult client who has
impaired mobility and is at risk for falls. Which of the following fall
precautions should the nurse plan to implement?
a. Create a schedule with an assistive personnel to do hourly rounding for
the client
b. Apply rubber-soled slippers before ambulation
c. Move the bedside table with the client's personal items close to the bed
pg. 2
,d. Determine the client's ability to use the call light
ANS - d. Determine the client's ability to use the call light
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about intermittent
catheterization to measure residual urine. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "You cannot drink fluids for 4 hours after the procedure."
b. "You will need to urinate before the procedure."
c. "You will have a leg bag to collect the urine."
d. "You will feel pressure when I inflate the catheter balloon."
ANS - b. "You will need to urinate before the procedure."
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and has declined
treatment. The nurse attempts to convince the client to reconsider his
decision and discusses this attempt with the charge nurse. Which of the
following actions should the charge nurse take?
a. Meet with the client's family to discuss treatment options
b. Perform a mental status examination to establish the client's competency
c. Ask the client if he has any financial concerns
d. Talk with the nurse about the need to support the client's decision
ANS - d. Talk with the nurse about the need to support the client's decision
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about breastfeeding with a client who gave
birth 2 days ago.
Which of the following information should the nurse include?
a. Allow the newborn to nurse for no more than 10 min on each breast
pg. 3
, b. Store expressed breast milk in the refrigerator for up to 72 hr
c. Feed the newborn 8 to 12 times every 24 hr
d. Supplement feedings with 30 mL (1 oz) of water four times per day
ANS - c. Feed the newborn 8 to 12 times every 24 hr
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a school-aged child. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Exhibit)
a. Initiate contact precautions for the child
b. Place the child on bed rest for 24 to 48 hr
c. Restrict the child's intake of foods containing vitamin k
d. Keep the child on NPO status for 8 hr
ANS - a. Initiate contact precautions for the child
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has ascites due
to cirrhosis.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to
include in the plan?
a. Keep the client's daily protein intake below 0.8 g/kg
b. Position the client supine with his legs elevated
c. Measure the client's abdominal girth daily
d. Restrict the clients sodium intake to 3 g per day
ANS - c. Measure the client's abdominal girth daily
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for
antibiotic therapy. The client tells the nurse that he always experiences
diarrhea when he takes antibiotics. Which of the following food choices
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