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SECTION 1: SAFE AND EFFECTIVE CARE ENVIRONMENT
QUESTION 1
A nurse is receiving report on four clients. Which of the following clients should
the nurse assess first?
A) A client who has chronic kidney disease with cloudy peritoneal dialysis outflow
B) A client who has an ileal conduit and mucus in the pouch
C) A client whose arteriovenous fistula has a palpable thrill
D) A client post-transurethral resection of the prostate with red-tinged urine
Correct Answer: A
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,Rationale: Cloudy peritoneal dialysis outflow is a sign of peritonitis, an infection
that requires immediate intervention. The nurse should assess this client first to
prevent complications such as sepsis [citation:5][citation:7].
QUESTION 2
A nurse is caring for a client who just received the first dose of lisinopril. Which of
the following is an appropriate nursing intervention?
A) Place the client on cardiac monitoring
B) Monitor the client's oxygen saturation level
C) Provide standby assist with the client from bed
D) Encourage foods high in potassium
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that can cause first-dose hypotension. The
client may become dizzy or lightheaded upon standing, so providing standby
assistance reduces fall risk [citation:5][citation:11].
QUESTION 3
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,A charge nurse is observing a staff nurse perform a sterile dressing change. Which
action requires immediate intervention?
A) Opening the sterile kit before applying sterile gloves
B) Maintaining objects within the line of vision of the sterile field
C) Grasping 1 inch of the sterile drape's edge to move it
D) Holding sterile objects below waist level
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sterile objects must be kept above waist level at all times. Anything
below waist level is considered unsterile [citation:8].
QUESTION 4
A nurse is preparing to administer a tuberculin skin test. At which angle should the
nurse insert the needle?
A) 5-degree angle
B) 15-degree angle
C) 45-degree angle
D) 90-degree angle
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, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For intradermal injections such as a tuberculin skin test, the needle
should be inserted at a 5- to 15-degree angle, bevel up, just beneath the skin
surface to create a wheal [citation:8].
QUESTION 5
A nurse is planning to delegate a fasting blood glucose test for a client who has
diabetes. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Assign the task to any available staff member
B) Determine if the AP is qualified to perform the test
C) Perform the test personally to ensure accuracy
D) Delegate the task without supervision
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse must assess the competency and qualifications of the AP
before delegating any task. The nurse retains accountability for the outcome
[citation:7].
QUESTION 6
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Answers Revised Update 100% Correct.
ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM STUDY GUIDE Based on Verified ATI
Assessment Technologies Institute Materials Organized by Client Need Categories
Answers + Detailed Expert Rationales
SECTION 1: SAFE AND EFFECTIVE CARE ENVIRONMENT
QUESTION 1
A nurse is receiving report on four clients. Which of the following clients should
the nurse assess first?
A) A client who has chronic kidney disease with cloudy peritoneal dialysis outflow
B) A client who has an ileal conduit and mucus in the pouch
C) A client whose arteriovenous fistula has a palpable thrill
D) A client post-transurethral resection of the prostate with red-tinged urine
Correct Answer: A
1
,Rationale: Cloudy peritoneal dialysis outflow is a sign of peritonitis, an infection
that requires immediate intervention. The nurse should assess this client first to
prevent complications such as sepsis [citation:5][citation:7].
QUESTION 2
A nurse is caring for a client who just received the first dose of lisinopril. Which of
the following is an appropriate nursing intervention?
A) Place the client on cardiac monitoring
B) Monitor the client's oxygen saturation level
C) Provide standby assist with the client from bed
D) Encourage foods high in potassium
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that can cause first-dose hypotension. The
client may become dizzy or lightheaded upon standing, so providing standby
assistance reduces fall risk [citation:5][citation:11].
QUESTION 3
2
,A charge nurse is observing a staff nurse perform a sterile dressing change. Which
action requires immediate intervention?
A) Opening the sterile kit before applying sterile gloves
B) Maintaining objects within the line of vision of the sterile field
C) Grasping 1 inch of the sterile drape's edge to move it
D) Holding sterile objects below waist level
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sterile objects must be kept above waist level at all times. Anything
below waist level is considered unsterile [citation:8].
QUESTION 4
A nurse is preparing to administer a tuberculin skin test. At which angle should the
nurse insert the needle?
A) 5-degree angle
B) 15-degree angle
C) 45-degree angle
D) 90-degree angle
3
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For intradermal injections such as a tuberculin skin test, the needle
should be inserted at a 5- to 15-degree angle, bevel up, just beneath the skin
surface to create a wheal [citation:8].
QUESTION 5
A nurse is planning to delegate a fasting blood glucose test for a client who has
diabetes. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Assign the task to any available staff member
B) Determine if the AP is qualified to perform the test
C) Perform the test personally to ensure accuracy
D) Delegate the task without supervision
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse must assess the competency and qualifications of the AP
before delegating any task. The nurse retains accountability for the outcome
[citation:7].
QUESTION 6
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