ATI PN Comprehensive Exit Latest 2024
Complete Exam/ Updated 230 Actual Questions
with 100% Correct Verified Answers/ Graded A+
(Newest!!)
Which of the following medications lower blood pressure by decreasing the volume of
blood in the body?
a. beta-adrenoreceptors
b. ACE inhibitors
c. Calcium channel blockers
d. diuretics - Correct Answer - d. diuretics
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client with a suspected DVT in one leg, what
symptoms would be indicative of this? Select all that apply
a. left calf 3 cm larger than right
b. bilateral leg edema
c. discoloration of the leg
d. cold foot on affected leg
e. pedal pulses 1+ bilaterally - Correct Answer - b. bilateral leg edema
A client has been diagnosed with stress incontinence and has frequent episodes of
leaking urine. Which of the following nursing interventions are most appropriate in this
situation? Select all that apply
a. examine the client for signs of pelvic muscle weakness
b. teach the client how to perform intermittent catheterization
c. help the client to use an anti-incontinence device
d. collect a urine sample to test for infection
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,e. teach the client to perform Kegal exercises - Correct Answer - a. examine the client
for signs of pelvic muscle weakness
c. help the client to use an anti-incontinence device
d. collect a urine sample to test for infection
e. teach the client to perform Kegal exercises
A nurse is caring for a client who recently had an NG tube placed. Before starting the
first enteral feeding, the nurse wants to check for proper placement. Which of the
following techniques is most appropriate to confirm placement?
a. ask the client to open his mouth and check the back of the throat
b. drawback a small amount of gastric fluid and test the pH
c. inject 10 ml of air into the tube while auscultating over the abdomen
d. inject 10 ml of normal saline into the tube and listen over the chest - Correct Answer -
b. drawback a small amount of gastric fluid and test the pH
A nurse is preparing to give blood products to a client who is experiencing excess
bleeding after surgery. Prior to administration, which action should the nurse perform
first?
a. ensure that there is an order for the transfusion
b. gather appropriate equipment for blood product administration
c. document the client's vital signs
d. prime the IV tubing with NS - Correct Answer - ensure that there is an order for the
transfusion
A nurse is taking care of a client with chronic controlled atrial flutter and knows that
which of the following medications is the priority?
a. antihypertensives
b. anticonvulsants
c. diuretics
d. anticoagulants - Correct Answer - d. anticoagulants
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, Which of the following is an advantage of using a peripherally inserted central catheter
(PICC)? Select all that apply?
a. it carries a lower risk of infection compared to peripheral IV's
b. it can be used for hemodialysis
c. it is cost effective
d. it can be inserted at the bedside by a trained PICC RN
e. it is less painful with insertion - Correct Answer - c. it is cost effective
d. it can be inserted at the bedside by a trained PICC RN
Which best describes how elevated stress levels in a client can worsen symptoms of
acute coronary syndrome?
a. stress causes poor perfusion of the distal extremities
b. too much stress leads to platelet activation and endothelial dysfunction
c. stress causes blood clots in the microvasculature of internal organs
d. too much stress leads to poor muscle tone and decreased activity tolerance. - Correct
Answer - b. too much stress leads to platelet activation and endothelial dysfunction
A mind-body technique that patients may use for complementary therapy and that
involves focusing the mind on a relaxed and calming subject is best known as which of
the following?
a. moxibustion
b. guided imagery
c. iridology
d. apitherapy - Correct Answer - b. guided imagery
A nurse is taking care of a client who has just returned from a session of hemodialysis.
The physician has ordered percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the client and the nurse
does not schedule the procedure until 8 hours later. What is the rationale for this?
a. the client most likely has an infection that needs treatment first
b. the client should receive fluids for several hours after hemodialysis
c. the client is at risk of bleeding because of heparin administered with dialysis
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Complete Exam/ Updated 230 Actual Questions
with 100% Correct Verified Answers/ Graded A+
(Newest!!)
Which of the following medications lower blood pressure by decreasing the volume of
blood in the body?
a. beta-adrenoreceptors
b. ACE inhibitors
c. Calcium channel blockers
d. diuretics - Correct Answer - d. diuretics
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client with a suspected DVT in one leg, what
symptoms would be indicative of this? Select all that apply
a. left calf 3 cm larger than right
b. bilateral leg edema
c. discoloration of the leg
d. cold foot on affected leg
e. pedal pulses 1+ bilaterally - Correct Answer - b. bilateral leg edema
A client has been diagnosed with stress incontinence and has frequent episodes of
leaking urine. Which of the following nursing interventions are most appropriate in this
situation? Select all that apply
a. examine the client for signs of pelvic muscle weakness
b. teach the client how to perform intermittent catheterization
c. help the client to use an anti-incontinence device
d. collect a urine sample to test for infection
pg. 1
,e. teach the client to perform Kegal exercises - Correct Answer - a. examine the client
for signs of pelvic muscle weakness
c. help the client to use an anti-incontinence device
d. collect a urine sample to test for infection
e. teach the client to perform Kegal exercises
A nurse is caring for a client who recently had an NG tube placed. Before starting the
first enteral feeding, the nurse wants to check for proper placement. Which of the
following techniques is most appropriate to confirm placement?
a. ask the client to open his mouth and check the back of the throat
b. drawback a small amount of gastric fluid and test the pH
c. inject 10 ml of air into the tube while auscultating over the abdomen
d. inject 10 ml of normal saline into the tube and listen over the chest - Correct Answer -
b. drawback a small amount of gastric fluid and test the pH
A nurse is preparing to give blood products to a client who is experiencing excess
bleeding after surgery. Prior to administration, which action should the nurse perform
first?
a. ensure that there is an order for the transfusion
b. gather appropriate equipment for blood product administration
c. document the client's vital signs
d. prime the IV tubing with NS - Correct Answer - ensure that there is an order for the
transfusion
A nurse is taking care of a client with chronic controlled atrial flutter and knows that
which of the following medications is the priority?
a. antihypertensives
b. anticonvulsants
c. diuretics
d. anticoagulants - Correct Answer - d. anticoagulants
pg. 2
, Which of the following is an advantage of using a peripherally inserted central catheter
(PICC)? Select all that apply?
a. it carries a lower risk of infection compared to peripheral IV's
b. it can be used for hemodialysis
c. it is cost effective
d. it can be inserted at the bedside by a trained PICC RN
e. it is less painful with insertion - Correct Answer - c. it is cost effective
d. it can be inserted at the bedside by a trained PICC RN
Which best describes how elevated stress levels in a client can worsen symptoms of
acute coronary syndrome?
a. stress causes poor perfusion of the distal extremities
b. too much stress leads to platelet activation and endothelial dysfunction
c. stress causes blood clots in the microvasculature of internal organs
d. too much stress leads to poor muscle tone and decreased activity tolerance. - Correct
Answer - b. too much stress leads to platelet activation and endothelial dysfunction
A mind-body technique that patients may use for complementary therapy and that
involves focusing the mind on a relaxed and calming subject is best known as which of
the following?
a. moxibustion
b. guided imagery
c. iridology
d. apitherapy - Correct Answer - b. guided imagery
A nurse is taking care of a client who has just returned from a session of hemodialysis.
The physician has ordered percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the client and the nurse
does not schedule the procedure until 8 hours later. What is the rationale for this?
a. the client most likely has an infection that needs treatment first
b. the client should receive fluids for several hours after hemodialysis
c. the client is at risk of bleeding because of heparin administered with dialysis
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