ATI PN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS
1.A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a diazepam overdose which of the
following medications should the nurse administer
1. naloxone
2. disulfiram
3. flumazenil
4. naltrexone
2.a nurse is caring for a client who has severe hypertension and is to receive nitroprusside via
continue IV infusion
1. Keep calcium gluconate at the client's bedside
2. protect the IV bag from exposure to light
3. attach a inline filter to the IV tubbing
4. monitor blood pressure every two hours
3.
1. Hospice
2. rehabilitation facility
3. restorative care
4. RESPITE care
4.a nurse is preparing to perform a dressing change on a preschooler which of the following
actions to the nurse take to prepare the child for the procedure
1. limit teaching sessions about the procedure to 20 minutes
2. ask the parents to wait outside the room during the procedure
3. explain in simple terms how the procedure will a1ect the child
4. instruct the child in deep breathing methods prior to the procedure
5.a nurse is planning care for a client who has cancer and is about to receive low dose
brachytherapy via a vaginal implant applicator which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan of care
1. Removal of vaginal packing
2. insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter
3. ambulation times a day
4. maintenance of NPO status on the therapy is completed
6.a nurse is caring for a client who has a chronic kidney failure Anna serum potassium level of
6.8 which of the following actions should the nurse take 1st
1. prepare the client for hemodialysis
2. initiate continuous cardiac monitoring
3. Rick West a prescription to obtain the clients arterial blood gases
4. Give sodium polystyrene sulfonate to the client
,7.A nurse on a medical surgical unit is caring for a client who states that she plans to leave the
facility against medical advice for which of the following actions by the nurse should the
charge nurse intervene (OJO this is a negative question)
1. ask the client to sign a form releasing the hospital from legal responsibility
2. shows the client her abnormal lab values
3. ask the client what her plans are for follow up care
4. ask security to detain decline until the provider is notified
8.a nurse is assessing a client who is 2 hours postpartum for uterine atony which of the
following actions should the nurse take
1. monitor the clients urinary output
2. Palpate he clients fundus
3. check the client's vital signs
4. evaluate the clients pain level
9.a nurse is providing prenatal teaching to a client who is 12 weeks gestation the nurse should
tell the client that she will undergo which of the following screening tests at 16 weeks of
gestation
1. chronic villus sampling
2. non stress test
3. maternal serum Alpha fetoprotein
4. cervical cultures for chlamydia
10.a nurse is assisting with food selection for a client who follows kosher dietary traditions
which of the following food choices should the nurse include in a client food tray
1. bacon and cheese Quiche with milk
2. scrambled eggs and toast with milk
3. ham sandwich with milk
4. shrimp salad and tomato soup with milk
11.a nurse is assessing a client who is pregnant and has a new diagnosis of hyperemesis
gravidarum which of the following findings should the nurse expect
1. urine output 20 milliliters per hour
2. weight gain of 2kg
3. distended neck veins
4. elevated blood pressure
12.a nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has type one diabetes mellitus
about preventing diabetes ketoacidosis when ill which of the following statements by the
client indicates understanding of the teaching
1. I will call my doctor if I am sick
2. I will not give myself insolent when I am sick
3. if I am sick I will check my blood sugar twice a day
, 4. I would decrease my fluid intake when I am sick
13.a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is in glucocorticoid therapy which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching
1. I take calcium and vitamin D supplements daily
2. I limit my intake of foods with potassium
3. I consistently take my medication between 8:00 and 9:00 evening
4. I have my eyes examined annually
14.a nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving continuous enteral tube feedings
through an open system which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan of care
1. flush the tubing with 30 ml Every four hours
2. check for gastric residual every 12 hours
3. maintain bad elevation at 20 degrees
4. place enough formula in the container to last 18 hours
15. nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hours postpartum the client reports an urge to void but
is unable to avoid which of the following actions should the nurse take a ESTA REPETIDA
administer a diuretic to the client
encourage the client to attempt to avoid while using a sitz bath
instruct the client to place her hands in cold water while attempting to void
message declined fundus
16.a charge nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the correct use of
restraints which of the following examples would the nurse include in the teaching REPETIDA
1. securing wrist restraints to the bed rails of an adolescent
2. placing a belt restraint on a school age child who has seizures
3. applying elbow in mobilizers to an infant recovering from a cleft lip surgery
4. so keeping the side rails of a toddler script elevated
17.a nurse is caring for a client who is obese the client is crying and states everyone is staring
at me because of my weight which of the following statements should the nurse make
1. how long have you struggled with your weight
2. have you always felt uncomfortable with being overweight
3. it sounds like you're saying that you feel uncomfortable around others
4. let's discuss some weight loss strategies that might work for you
18.a nurse is caring for a client who has pre-eclampsia and is experiencing postpartum
hemorrhage the nurse should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following
medications
1. Oxytocin
1.A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a diazepam overdose which of the
following medications should the nurse administer
1. naloxone
2. disulfiram
3. flumazenil
4. naltrexone
2.a nurse is caring for a client who has severe hypertension and is to receive nitroprusside via
continue IV infusion
1. Keep calcium gluconate at the client's bedside
2. protect the IV bag from exposure to light
3. attach a inline filter to the IV tubbing
4. monitor blood pressure every two hours
3.
1. Hospice
2. rehabilitation facility
3. restorative care
4. RESPITE care
4.a nurse is preparing to perform a dressing change on a preschooler which of the following
actions to the nurse take to prepare the child for the procedure
1. limit teaching sessions about the procedure to 20 minutes
2. ask the parents to wait outside the room during the procedure
3. explain in simple terms how the procedure will a1ect the child
4. instruct the child in deep breathing methods prior to the procedure
5.a nurse is planning care for a client who has cancer and is about to receive low dose
brachytherapy via a vaginal implant applicator which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan of care
1. Removal of vaginal packing
2. insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter
3. ambulation times a day
4. maintenance of NPO status on the therapy is completed
6.a nurse is caring for a client who has a chronic kidney failure Anna serum potassium level of
6.8 which of the following actions should the nurse take 1st
1. prepare the client for hemodialysis
2. initiate continuous cardiac monitoring
3. Rick West a prescription to obtain the clients arterial blood gases
4. Give sodium polystyrene sulfonate to the client
,7.A nurse on a medical surgical unit is caring for a client who states that she plans to leave the
facility against medical advice for which of the following actions by the nurse should the
charge nurse intervene (OJO this is a negative question)
1. ask the client to sign a form releasing the hospital from legal responsibility
2. shows the client her abnormal lab values
3. ask the client what her plans are for follow up care
4. ask security to detain decline until the provider is notified
8.a nurse is assessing a client who is 2 hours postpartum for uterine atony which of the
following actions should the nurse take
1. monitor the clients urinary output
2. Palpate he clients fundus
3. check the client's vital signs
4. evaluate the clients pain level
9.a nurse is providing prenatal teaching to a client who is 12 weeks gestation the nurse should
tell the client that she will undergo which of the following screening tests at 16 weeks of
gestation
1. chronic villus sampling
2. non stress test
3. maternal serum Alpha fetoprotein
4. cervical cultures for chlamydia
10.a nurse is assisting with food selection for a client who follows kosher dietary traditions
which of the following food choices should the nurse include in a client food tray
1. bacon and cheese Quiche with milk
2. scrambled eggs and toast with milk
3. ham sandwich with milk
4. shrimp salad and tomato soup with milk
11.a nurse is assessing a client who is pregnant and has a new diagnosis of hyperemesis
gravidarum which of the following findings should the nurse expect
1. urine output 20 milliliters per hour
2. weight gain of 2kg
3. distended neck veins
4. elevated blood pressure
12.a nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has type one diabetes mellitus
about preventing diabetes ketoacidosis when ill which of the following statements by the
client indicates understanding of the teaching
1. I will call my doctor if I am sick
2. I will not give myself insolent when I am sick
3. if I am sick I will check my blood sugar twice a day
, 4. I would decrease my fluid intake when I am sick
13.a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is in glucocorticoid therapy which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching
1. I take calcium and vitamin D supplements daily
2. I limit my intake of foods with potassium
3. I consistently take my medication between 8:00 and 9:00 evening
4. I have my eyes examined annually
14.a nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving continuous enteral tube feedings
through an open system which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan of care
1. flush the tubing with 30 ml Every four hours
2. check for gastric residual every 12 hours
3. maintain bad elevation at 20 degrees
4. place enough formula in the container to last 18 hours
15. nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hours postpartum the client reports an urge to void but
is unable to avoid which of the following actions should the nurse take a ESTA REPETIDA
administer a diuretic to the client
encourage the client to attempt to avoid while using a sitz bath
instruct the client to place her hands in cold water while attempting to void
message declined fundus
16.a charge nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the correct use of
restraints which of the following examples would the nurse include in the teaching REPETIDA
1. securing wrist restraints to the bed rails of an adolescent
2. placing a belt restraint on a school age child who has seizures
3. applying elbow in mobilizers to an infant recovering from a cleft lip surgery
4. so keeping the side rails of a toddler script elevated
17.a nurse is caring for a client who is obese the client is crying and states everyone is staring
at me because of my weight which of the following statements should the nurse make
1. how long have you struggled with your weight
2. have you always felt uncomfortable with being overweight
3. it sounds like you're saying that you feel uncomfortable around others
4. let's discuss some weight loss strategies that might work for you
18.a nurse is caring for a client who has pre-eclampsia and is experiencing postpartum
hemorrhage the nurse should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following
medications
1. Oxytocin
