ATI Community Health Proctored Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Question 1:
A school nurse is assessing a child who has been stung by a bee. The child's hand is swelling and
the nurse notes that the child is allergic to insect stings. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect if the child develops anaphylaxis?
(SATA)BradycardiaNauseaHypertensionUrticariaStridorUrticariaStridor
Answer:
B) Nausea
Question 2:
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take when providing oral care for the client?Test for the presence of the clients gag
reflexPlace the client in the supine positionUse a firm toothbrush for tooth and gum careUse 2
gauze-wrapped fingers to hold the mouth open
Answer:
Test for the presence of the clients
Question 3:
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute myelogenous leukemia and a platelet count
of
Answer:
gag reflex
Question 4:
48,000/mm^3. Which of the follow interventions should the nurse include?Avoid IM
injectionsAssess the client for ecchymosis once per shiftDo not allow the client to have
visitorsEncourage daily flossing between teeth
Answer:
Avoid IM injection
Question 5:
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take when providing oral care for the client?
Test for the presence of the clients gag reflex
,Place the client in the supine position
Use a firm toothbrush for tooth and gum care
Use 2 gauze-wrapped fingers to hold the mouth open
Answer:
Test for the presence of the clients
Question 6:
48,000/mm^3. Which of the follow interventions should the nurse include?
Avoid IM injections
Assess the client for ecchymosis once per shift
Do not allow the client to have visitors
Encourage daily flossing between teeth
Answer:
Avoid IM injection
Question 7:
A nurse is preparing to assess the function of the clients trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V).
Which of the following items should the nurse gather for the test?SugarCoffeeCotton
wispsSnellen chart
Answer:
C) Cotton wisps
Question 8:
A nurse is preparing to assess the function of the clients trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V).
Which of the following items should the nurse gather for the test?
Sugar
Coffee
Cotton wisps
Snellen chart
Answer:
C) Cotton wisps
Question 9:
A nurse is caring for a client with alcohol use disorder who has undergone detoxification. Which
of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe to assist the
client with maintaining sobriety
Varenicline
,Clonidine
Buprenorphine
Disulfiram
Answer:
D) Disulfiram
Question 10:
A newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder states to the nurse, "I'm a failure, I
can't even cope with the little things anymore." Which of the following responses should the
"Do you feel like you don't deserve to feel good about yourself?"
"I know you feel like that now, but you'll feel differently when you get better"
Answer:
C) "Do you
Question 11:
feel like you don't deserve to feel good about yourself?"
A nurse is caring for a middle-aged adult client. The nurse should identify which of the
following statements as an indication that the client has completed Eriksons developmental
task for her age group?
"I am comfortable with my decision to choose a lifelong partner."
"I think I have done a good job with my children since they are all independent now."
"As I look back over my life, I can see that I have achieved most of the goals I set for myself."
I love my work so much that it's difficult to think about retirement."
Answer:
B) "I think I have done
Question 12:
A nurse is conducting an admission interview with a client. Which of the following pieces of
Answer:
a good job with my children since they are all independent now."
Question 13:
assessment information should the nurse collect during the introductory phase of the
interview?"
Clients level of comfort and ability to participate in the interview
Previous illnesses and surgeries
Events surrounding the clients recent illness
, Sociocultural history
Answer:
Clients level of comfort and ability to participate in the interview
Question 14:
A nurse is planning to assess the abdomen of a client who reports feeling bloated for several
weeks. Which of the following methods of assessment should the nurse use first?
inspection
Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation
Answer:
Inspection
Question 15:
A nurse is performing a comprehensive physical assessment of a client. The nurse should use
inspection to assess which of the following?
A) Liver size
Answer:
D) Gait
Question 16:
Pedal edemaSkin textureGaitPedal edemaSkin textureGait Pedal edema Skin texture Gait Pedal
edema Skin texture Gait A nurse is caring for a client who is immobile. The nurse should
recognize that immobility places the client at risk of which of the following health
alterations?Increased intestinal motilityRespiratory alkalosisDecreased cardiac
outputHypocalcemia
Answer:
C) Decreased cardiac output
Question 17:
A nurse is preparing to perform mouth care for an unresponsive client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse plan to take?Place the client supineKeep both side rails upRaise the
level of the bedInspect the clients mouth using a finger sweep
Answer:
C)Raise the level of the bed
Question 1:
A school nurse is assessing a child who has been stung by a bee. The child's hand is swelling and
the nurse notes that the child is allergic to insect stings. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect if the child develops anaphylaxis?
(SATA)BradycardiaNauseaHypertensionUrticariaStridorUrticariaStridor
Answer:
B) Nausea
Question 2:
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take when providing oral care for the client?Test for the presence of the clients gag
reflexPlace the client in the supine positionUse a firm toothbrush for tooth and gum careUse 2
gauze-wrapped fingers to hold the mouth open
Answer:
Test for the presence of the clients
Question 3:
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute myelogenous leukemia and a platelet count
of
Answer:
gag reflex
Question 4:
48,000/mm^3. Which of the follow interventions should the nurse include?Avoid IM
injectionsAssess the client for ecchymosis once per shiftDo not allow the client to have
visitorsEncourage daily flossing between teeth
Answer:
Avoid IM injection
Question 5:
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take when providing oral care for the client?
Test for the presence of the clients gag reflex
,Place the client in the supine position
Use a firm toothbrush for tooth and gum care
Use 2 gauze-wrapped fingers to hold the mouth open
Answer:
Test for the presence of the clients
Question 6:
48,000/mm^3. Which of the follow interventions should the nurse include?
Avoid IM injections
Assess the client for ecchymosis once per shift
Do not allow the client to have visitors
Encourage daily flossing between teeth
Answer:
Avoid IM injection
Question 7:
A nurse is preparing to assess the function of the clients trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V).
Which of the following items should the nurse gather for the test?SugarCoffeeCotton
wispsSnellen chart
Answer:
C) Cotton wisps
Question 8:
A nurse is preparing to assess the function of the clients trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V).
Which of the following items should the nurse gather for the test?
Sugar
Coffee
Cotton wisps
Snellen chart
Answer:
C) Cotton wisps
Question 9:
A nurse is caring for a client with alcohol use disorder who has undergone detoxification. Which
of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe to assist the
client with maintaining sobriety
Varenicline
,Clonidine
Buprenorphine
Disulfiram
Answer:
D) Disulfiram
Question 10:
A newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder states to the nurse, "I'm a failure, I
can't even cope with the little things anymore." Which of the following responses should the
"Do you feel like you don't deserve to feel good about yourself?"
"I know you feel like that now, but you'll feel differently when you get better"
Answer:
C) "Do you
Question 11:
feel like you don't deserve to feel good about yourself?"
A nurse is caring for a middle-aged adult client. The nurse should identify which of the
following statements as an indication that the client has completed Eriksons developmental
task for her age group?
"I am comfortable with my decision to choose a lifelong partner."
"I think I have done a good job with my children since they are all independent now."
"As I look back over my life, I can see that I have achieved most of the goals I set for myself."
I love my work so much that it's difficult to think about retirement."
Answer:
B) "I think I have done
Question 12:
A nurse is conducting an admission interview with a client. Which of the following pieces of
Answer:
a good job with my children since they are all independent now."
Question 13:
assessment information should the nurse collect during the introductory phase of the
interview?"
Clients level of comfort and ability to participate in the interview
Previous illnesses and surgeries
Events surrounding the clients recent illness
, Sociocultural history
Answer:
Clients level of comfort and ability to participate in the interview
Question 14:
A nurse is planning to assess the abdomen of a client who reports feeling bloated for several
weeks. Which of the following methods of assessment should the nurse use first?
inspection
Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation
Answer:
Inspection
Question 15:
A nurse is performing a comprehensive physical assessment of a client. The nurse should use
inspection to assess which of the following?
A) Liver size
Answer:
D) Gait
Question 16:
Pedal edemaSkin textureGaitPedal edemaSkin textureGait Pedal edema Skin texture Gait Pedal
edema Skin texture Gait A nurse is caring for a client who is immobile. The nurse should
recognize that immobility places the client at risk of which of the following health
alterations?Increased intestinal motilityRespiratory alkalosisDecreased cardiac
outputHypocalcemia
Answer:
C) Decreased cardiac output
Question 17:
A nurse is preparing to perform mouth care for an unresponsive client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse plan to take?Place the client supineKeep both side rails upRaise the
level of the bedInspect the clients mouth using a finger sweep
Answer:
C)Raise the level of the bed