ATI RN EXIT PREDICTOR 2023 ACTUAL EXAM WITH STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS,
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A nurse is caring for a client who underwent a subtotal gastrectomy. To manage
dumping syndrome, the nurse should advise the client to:
(a. restrict fluid intake to 1 qt (1,000 ml)/day.
b. drink liquids only between meals.
c. don't drink liquids 2 hours before meals.
d. drink liquids only with meals.) - ANSWER B. drink liquids only between meals.
A patient who has undergone colostomy surgery is experiencing constipation.
Which of the following interventions should a nurse consider for such a patient?
(a. Instruct the patient to keep a record of food intake
b. Instruct the patient to avoid prune or apple juice
c. Suggest fluid intake of at least 2 L per day
d. Assist the patient regarding the correct diet or to minimize food intake) -
ANSWER C. Suggest fluid intake of at least 2 L per day
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis. When assessing the
abdomen, the nurse would expect to find rebound tenderness at which location?
,(a. Left lower quadrant
b. Left upper quadrant
c. Right upper quadrant
d. Right lower quadrant) - ANSWER D. Right lower quadrant
Which outcome indicates effective client teaching to prevent constipation?
(a. The client reports engaging in a regular exercise regimen.
b. The client limits water intake to three glasses per day.
c. The client verbalizes consumption of low-fiber foods.
d. The client maintains a sedentary lifestyle.) - ANSWER A. The client reports
engaging in a regular exercise regimen.
Patients diagnosed with esophageal varices are at risk for hemorrhagic shock.
Which of the following is a sign of potential hypovolemia?
(a. Hypotension
b. Bradycardia
c. Warm moist skin
d. Polyuria) - ANSWER A. Hypotension
The nurse is assessing a client with a bleeding gastric ulcer. When examining the
client's stool, which of the following characteristics would the nurse be most likely
to find?
(a. Green color and texture
b. Black and tarry appearance
c. Clay-like quality
d. Bright red blood in stool) - ANSWER B. Black and tarry appearance
,After teaching a group of students about the various organs of the upper
gastrointestinal tract and possible disorders, the instructor determines that the
teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following
structures as possibly being affected?
(a. Large intestine
b. Ileum
c. Stomach
d. Liver) - ANSWER C. Stomach
A nurse is caring for a client with active upper GI bleeding. What is the
appropriate diet for this client during the first 24 hours after admission?
(a. Skim milk
b. Nothing by mouth
c. Regular diet
d. Clear liquids) - ANSWER B. Nothing by mouth
Bladder retraining for the treatment of urge incontinence: - ANSWER • Use timed
voidings to increase intervals between voidings/decrease voiding frequency.
• Perform pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises.
• Perform relaxation techniques.
• Offer undergarments while the client is retraining.
• Teach the client not to ignore the urge to void.
• Provide positive reinforcement as client maintains continence.
• Eliminate or decrease caffeine drinks.
• Take diuretics in the morning.
, what are normal creatinine levels?
what are normal BUN levels? - ANSWER 0.8-1.4 mg/dL
8-25 mg/dL
What are total serum protein values (normals) - ANSWER 6-8 g/dL
Describe pre-albumin - ANSWER this is the best tool for evaluating nutrition. it
has a half-life of 2 days which is much shorter than albumin so it is much more
accurate. (albumin's half-life is 2-3 weeks)
what is normal pre-albumin values?
what are normal serum levels of magnesium ?
what is a normal potassium serum level? - ANSWER 17-40 mg/dL
1.5-2.5 mEq/L (less than 1.5 is considered hypomagnesemia)
3.5-5.0 mEq/L (less than 3.5 is considered hypokalemia)
what are good sources of folic acid? - ANSWER Excellent sources of folate include
romaine lettuce, spinach, asparagus, turnip greens, mustard greens, calf's liver,
parsley, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, chicken liver and lentils.
Sources of potassium - ANSWER beans, spinach, potatoes, dried apricots, acorn
squash, yogurt, salmon, avocados, mushrooms and bananas
what is important about the diet of someone taking ACE inhibitors? - ANSWER
can result in high potassium levels. Limit potassium intake (beans, spinach,
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS,
DISTINCTION GRADED
Email us at for all Academic assistance
[Largely Nursing/Medical courses].
A nurse is caring for a client who underwent a subtotal gastrectomy. To manage
dumping syndrome, the nurse should advise the client to:
(a. restrict fluid intake to 1 qt (1,000 ml)/day.
b. drink liquids only between meals.
c. don't drink liquids 2 hours before meals.
d. drink liquids only with meals.) - ANSWER B. drink liquids only between meals.
A patient who has undergone colostomy surgery is experiencing constipation.
Which of the following interventions should a nurse consider for such a patient?
(a. Instruct the patient to keep a record of food intake
b. Instruct the patient to avoid prune or apple juice
c. Suggest fluid intake of at least 2 L per day
d. Assist the patient regarding the correct diet or to minimize food intake) -
ANSWER C. Suggest fluid intake of at least 2 L per day
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis. When assessing the
abdomen, the nurse would expect to find rebound tenderness at which location?
,(a. Left lower quadrant
b. Left upper quadrant
c. Right upper quadrant
d. Right lower quadrant) - ANSWER D. Right lower quadrant
Which outcome indicates effective client teaching to prevent constipation?
(a. The client reports engaging in a regular exercise regimen.
b. The client limits water intake to three glasses per day.
c. The client verbalizes consumption of low-fiber foods.
d. The client maintains a sedentary lifestyle.) - ANSWER A. The client reports
engaging in a regular exercise regimen.
Patients diagnosed with esophageal varices are at risk for hemorrhagic shock.
Which of the following is a sign of potential hypovolemia?
(a. Hypotension
b. Bradycardia
c. Warm moist skin
d. Polyuria) - ANSWER A. Hypotension
The nurse is assessing a client with a bleeding gastric ulcer. When examining the
client's stool, which of the following characteristics would the nurse be most likely
to find?
(a. Green color and texture
b. Black and tarry appearance
c. Clay-like quality
d. Bright red blood in stool) - ANSWER B. Black and tarry appearance
,After teaching a group of students about the various organs of the upper
gastrointestinal tract and possible disorders, the instructor determines that the
teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following
structures as possibly being affected?
(a. Large intestine
b. Ileum
c. Stomach
d. Liver) - ANSWER C. Stomach
A nurse is caring for a client with active upper GI bleeding. What is the
appropriate diet for this client during the first 24 hours after admission?
(a. Skim milk
b. Nothing by mouth
c. Regular diet
d. Clear liquids) - ANSWER B. Nothing by mouth
Bladder retraining for the treatment of urge incontinence: - ANSWER • Use timed
voidings to increase intervals between voidings/decrease voiding frequency.
• Perform pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises.
• Perform relaxation techniques.
• Offer undergarments while the client is retraining.
• Teach the client not to ignore the urge to void.
• Provide positive reinforcement as client maintains continence.
• Eliminate or decrease caffeine drinks.
• Take diuretics in the morning.
, what are normal creatinine levels?
what are normal BUN levels? - ANSWER 0.8-1.4 mg/dL
8-25 mg/dL
What are total serum protein values (normals) - ANSWER 6-8 g/dL
Describe pre-albumin - ANSWER this is the best tool for evaluating nutrition. it
has a half-life of 2 days which is much shorter than albumin so it is much more
accurate. (albumin's half-life is 2-3 weeks)
what is normal pre-albumin values?
what are normal serum levels of magnesium ?
what is a normal potassium serum level? - ANSWER 17-40 mg/dL
1.5-2.5 mEq/L (less than 1.5 is considered hypomagnesemia)
3.5-5.0 mEq/L (less than 3.5 is considered hypokalemia)
what are good sources of folic acid? - ANSWER Excellent sources of folate include
romaine lettuce, spinach, asparagus, turnip greens, mustard greens, calf's liver,
parsley, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, chicken liver and lentils.
Sources of potassium - ANSWER beans, spinach, potatoes, dried apricots, acorn
squash, yogurt, salmon, avocados, mushrooms and bananas
what is important about the diet of someone taking ACE inhibitors? - ANSWER
can result in high potassium levels. Limit potassium intake (beans, spinach,
