ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM 2023-2024
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Oral glucose tolerance test - ANSWER -fasting blood glucose level drawn at start
then pt consumes a specified amount of glucose; blood glucose levels drawn
every 30min for 2hours; instruct client to consume balanced diet for 3 days prior
to test, then fast for 10 to 12 hours
Glycosylate hemoglobin - ANSWER -best indicator for average blood glucose
level for the past 120 days; normal range is 4-6%, diabetic range is 6.5-8%
Evaluating proper placement of NG tube - ANSWER -- aspirate gastric contents
and test pH (4 or less)
- X-ray
, - note: injecting air into tube to listen over abdomen is NOT an acceptable
practice
IV urography - ANSWER -used to detect obstruction, assess for a parenchyma
mass, and assess size of kidney
what should the nurse check before an IV urography procedure - ANSWER -
allergy to iodine and check creatinine levels because dye can cause renal failure
complications of chest tube insertion - ANSWER -air leaks - monitor the water
seal chamber for continuous bubbling;
tension pneumothorax - sucking chest wounds, prolonged clamping of the tube;
kinks in the tubing, or obstruction may cause this
Pt teaching for external radiation therapy - ANSWER -gently wash skin over the
irradiated area with mild soap and water;
DO NOT remove radiation tattoos, DO NOT apply powders or lotions, wear soft
clothing over irritated area, avoid tight clothing, DO NOT expose area to sun or
heat
how is infectious mononucleosis spread? - ANSWER -saliva
incubation period for infection mononucleosis - ANSWER -4-6 weeks
S/S of infectious mononucleosis - ANSWER -fever, sore throat, swollen lymph
glands, increased WBCs, atypical lymphocytes, splenomegaly, enlarged liver
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Oral glucose tolerance test - ANSWER -fasting blood glucose level drawn at start
then pt consumes a specified amount of glucose; blood glucose levels drawn
every 30min for 2hours; instruct client to consume balanced diet for 3 days prior
to test, then fast for 10 to 12 hours
Glycosylate hemoglobin - ANSWER -best indicator for average blood glucose
level for the past 120 days; normal range is 4-6%, diabetic range is 6.5-8%
Evaluating proper placement of NG tube - ANSWER -- aspirate gastric contents
and test pH (4 or less)
- X-ray
, - note: injecting air into tube to listen over abdomen is NOT an acceptable
practice
IV urography - ANSWER -used to detect obstruction, assess for a parenchyma
mass, and assess size of kidney
what should the nurse check before an IV urography procedure - ANSWER -
allergy to iodine and check creatinine levels because dye can cause renal failure
complications of chest tube insertion - ANSWER -air leaks - monitor the water
seal chamber for continuous bubbling;
tension pneumothorax - sucking chest wounds, prolonged clamping of the tube;
kinks in the tubing, or obstruction may cause this
Pt teaching for external radiation therapy - ANSWER -gently wash skin over the
irradiated area with mild soap and water;
DO NOT remove radiation tattoos, DO NOT apply powders or lotions, wear soft
clothing over irritated area, avoid tight clothing, DO NOT expose area to sun or
heat
how is infectious mononucleosis spread? - ANSWER -saliva
incubation period for infection mononucleosis - ANSWER -4-6 weeks
S/S of infectious mononucleosis - ANSWER -fever, sore throat, swollen lymph
glands, increased WBCs, atypical lymphocytes, splenomegaly, enlarged liver
