RN ATI Comprehensive Exit Exam with Questions and
Revised Correct Answers & Rationales ()
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Stroke eating precautions - ANSWERS--check gag reflex
-thickened fluids/puree
-Sit upright/flexed neck forward
Dehydration S&S (hypovolemia) - ANSWERS--pulse; weak and thready. hypotension
-tachy
-confused
-decreased urine output
-skin and mucous membranes dry
Urine Specificity increased
Urine Specific Normal Values and Significance - ANSWERS-Decreased hypervolemia.
Increased hypovolemia.
1.001-1.029
JVD. What side of heart? - ANSWERS-Right
Adverse effect of ACE inhibitor (pril's) - ANSWERS-ACE inhibitors, such as captopril,
increase potassium levels (hyperkalemia)
diet for chronic renal failure - ANSWERS-low protein & potassium
DM pt teaching - ANSWERS-change shoes, wash bfeet w/soap & water
pulse pressure - ANSWERS-subtract systolic value from diastolic value
lantus - ANSWERS-never mix, long lasting, no peak
rhogam - ANSWERS-given @ 28 weeks & 72 hours post delivery
when mom is negative & baby positive
indication of baby dehydration improving - ANSWERS-smooth fontannel
pt w/orthostatic hypotension - ANSWERS-put near nursing station
cleaning a wound - ANSWERS-clean to dirty
use bulb syringe
,peripheral arterial disease - ANSWERS-cramp in leg while walking
intermitment claudication
seizure precautions - ANSWERS-supine position
20 weeks gestation, having urinary frequency - ANSWERS-u/a & c/s
report to new nurse @ shift change - ANSWERS-pt @ xray
s/s of hemolytic blood transfusion - ANSWERS-flank pain
ER rape victim priority - ANSWERS-acess anxiety
nutrition - ANSWERS-carbs 45%, protein 10-15%
latex allergy - ANSWERS-tape up cords
first ingredient on a food label - ANSWERS-most content
thoracentesis, & painful w/breathing - ANSWERS-put pt on UNAFFECTED side for 1
hour or longer
pt w/IV sedation - ANSWERS-check LOC if not responsive
help older brother get used to baby - ANSWERS-get a gift for big brother
early decelerations - ANSWERS-head compressions
methergine contraindication - ANSWERS-HTN
delegate to AP - ANSWERS-I & O
HF monitoring - ANSWERS-weights
location for peripheral line - ANSWERS-radial
prioritizing care for multiple pt's - ANSWERS-low flank pain
ativan - ANSWERS-for seizures
med for diabetes insipidus - ANSWERS-desmopressin
radiation tatoo - ANSWERS-use mild soap & water
uric acid stones - ANSWERS-eat low fat yogurt
,antigout med decreases uric acid level - ANSWERS-allopurinol
non-pharm relation technique for pain management in labor - ANSWERS-hypnosis
psychotic disorder assessment finding - ANSWERS-flat affect
newborn withdrawal from heroin (opioids) - ANSWERS-hypertonicity
mitral valve location - ANSWERS-5th intercostal
amniocentesis - ANSWERS-go pee before procedure
total gastrectomy - ANSWERS-lack b 12
takes 30-60 meal to eat a meal
stoma color - ANSWERS-pink or red is normal
MAOI's diet - ANSWERS-no pepperoni, no tyramine, COTTAGE CHEESE OKJ
give iron w/? - ANSWERS-OJ
statins contraindication - ANSWERS-Grapefruit juice
haldol - ANSWERS-lip smacking
mag sulfate - ANSWERS-decreased urine output
decreased respirations
decreased pulmonary edema
antidote for mag sulfate - ANSWERS-calcium gluconate
clozaril interventions - ANSWERS-monitor WBC
valproic acid - ANSWERS-liver function
thyroid med effectiveness - ANSWERS-weight loss
diuretics - ANSWERS-don't skip doses
DIG adverse effects - ANSWERS-N/V & HA
prednisone - ANSWERS-take with milk
hemo/peritoneal dialysis pt teaching - ANSWERS-medical asepsis
, cranial nerve 11 - ANSWERS-shoulder
peripheral catheter insertion - ANSWERS-advance catheter when you see flash back of
blood return
dispose of insulin needles @ home - ANSWERS-in coffee container
confirmation of ng placement - ANSWERS-x ray
swallowing difficulty referral - ANSWERS-speech therapy
acrabose - ANSWERS-skip a meal, skip dose, give w/1st bite of food
sprains & strains - ANSWERS-RICE
pt DNR-CC & family asking questions related to. therapeutic communication:
THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE - ANSWERS-What did the dr tell you?
delegating to AP about skeletal traction: NEEDS MORE TEACHING - ANSWERS-AP
places weight on bed
daughter feeling guilty about admitting parent into long-term facility: THERAPEUTIC
RESPONSE - ANSWERS-rephrase what daughter is feeling
how good nurse plans her day - ANSWERS-rechecks her priorities half way through her
shift
good nurse sets these when she works - ANSWERS-GOALS
pt gets bad dx, & asks you not to tell her spouse:YOUR RESPONSE - ANSWERS-you
have a right to privacy
delegate to AP - ANSWERS-CPR
baby in contact precautions in a private room, what would you do to save hospital $? -
ANSWERS-bring formula prn
how does a nurse properly manage her time mid-shift? - ANSWERS-reevaluates goals
which psych pt would you see first? - ANSWERS-hallucinations
dementia pt @ ER, w/marks on coccyx & wrist, suspected abuse. what do you do? -
ANSWERS-ask pt. INTERVIEW HIM
psych pt yelling in front of group. very agitated, what do you do? - ANSWERS-isolate pt
Revised Correct Answers & Rationales ()
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Stroke eating precautions - ANSWERS--check gag reflex
-thickened fluids/puree
-Sit upright/flexed neck forward
Dehydration S&S (hypovolemia) - ANSWERS--pulse; weak and thready. hypotension
-tachy
-confused
-decreased urine output
-skin and mucous membranes dry
Urine Specificity increased
Urine Specific Normal Values and Significance - ANSWERS-Decreased hypervolemia.
Increased hypovolemia.
1.001-1.029
JVD. What side of heart? - ANSWERS-Right
Adverse effect of ACE inhibitor (pril's) - ANSWERS-ACE inhibitors, such as captopril,
increase potassium levels (hyperkalemia)
diet for chronic renal failure - ANSWERS-low protein & potassium
DM pt teaching - ANSWERS-change shoes, wash bfeet w/soap & water
pulse pressure - ANSWERS-subtract systolic value from diastolic value
lantus - ANSWERS-never mix, long lasting, no peak
rhogam - ANSWERS-given @ 28 weeks & 72 hours post delivery
when mom is negative & baby positive
indication of baby dehydration improving - ANSWERS-smooth fontannel
pt w/orthostatic hypotension - ANSWERS-put near nursing station
cleaning a wound - ANSWERS-clean to dirty
use bulb syringe
,peripheral arterial disease - ANSWERS-cramp in leg while walking
intermitment claudication
seizure precautions - ANSWERS-supine position
20 weeks gestation, having urinary frequency - ANSWERS-u/a & c/s
report to new nurse @ shift change - ANSWERS-pt @ xray
s/s of hemolytic blood transfusion - ANSWERS-flank pain
ER rape victim priority - ANSWERS-acess anxiety
nutrition - ANSWERS-carbs 45%, protein 10-15%
latex allergy - ANSWERS-tape up cords
first ingredient on a food label - ANSWERS-most content
thoracentesis, & painful w/breathing - ANSWERS-put pt on UNAFFECTED side for 1
hour or longer
pt w/IV sedation - ANSWERS-check LOC if not responsive
help older brother get used to baby - ANSWERS-get a gift for big brother
early decelerations - ANSWERS-head compressions
methergine contraindication - ANSWERS-HTN
delegate to AP - ANSWERS-I & O
HF monitoring - ANSWERS-weights
location for peripheral line - ANSWERS-radial
prioritizing care for multiple pt's - ANSWERS-low flank pain
ativan - ANSWERS-for seizures
med for diabetes insipidus - ANSWERS-desmopressin
radiation tatoo - ANSWERS-use mild soap & water
uric acid stones - ANSWERS-eat low fat yogurt
,antigout med decreases uric acid level - ANSWERS-allopurinol
non-pharm relation technique for pain management in labor - ANSWERS-hypnosis
psychotic disorder assessment finding - ANSWERS-flat affect
newborn withdrawal from heroin (opioids) - ANSWERS-hypertonicity
mitral valve location - ANSWERS-5th intercostal
amniocentesis - ANSWERS-go pee before procedure
total gastrectomy - ANSWERS-lack b 12
takes 30-60 meal to eat a meal
stoma color - ANSWERS-pink or red is normal
MAOI's diet - ANSWERS-no pepperoni, no tyramine, COTTAGE CHEESE OKJ
give iron w/? - ANSWERS-OJ
statins contraindication - ANSWERS-Grapefruit juice
haldol - ANSWERS-lip smacking
mag sulfate - ANSWERS-decreased urine output
decreased respirations
decreased pulmonary edema
antidote for mag sulfate - ANSWERS-calcium gluconate
clozaril interventions - ANSWERS-monitor WBC
valproic acid - ANSWERS-liver function
thyroid med effectiveness - ANSWERS-weight loss
diuretics - ANSWERS-don't skip doses
DIG adverse effects - ANSWERS-N/V & HA
prednisone - ANSWERS-take with milk
hemo/peritoneal dialysis pt teaching - ANSWERS-medical asepsis
, cranial nerve 11 - ANSWERS-shoulder
peripheral catheter insertion - ANSWERS-advance catheter when you see flash back of
blood return
dispose of insulin needles @ home - ANSWERS-in coffee container
confirmation of ng placement - ANSWERS-x ray
swallowing difficulty referral - ANSWERS-speech therapy
acrabose - ANSWERS-skip a meal, skip dose, give w/1st bite of food
sprains & strains - ANSWERS-RICE
pt DNR-CC & family asking questions related to. therapeutic communication:
THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE - ANSWERS-What did the dr tell you?
delegating to AP about skeletal traction: NEEDS MORE TEACHING - ANSWERS-AP
places weight on bed
daughter feeling guilty about admitting parent into long-term facility: THERAPEUTIC
RESPONSE - ANSWERS-rephrase what daughter is feeling
how good nurse plans her day - ANSWERS-rechecks her priorities half way through her
shift
good nurse sets these when she works - ANSWERS-GOALS
pt gets bad dx, & asks you not to tell her spouse:YOUR RESPONSE - ANSWERS-you
have a right to privacy
delegate to AP - ANSWERS-CPR
baby in contact precautions in a private room, what would you do to save hospital $? -
ANSWERS-bring formula prn
how does a nurse properly manage her time mid-shift? - ANSWERS-reevaluates goals
which psych pt would you see first? - ANSWERS-hallucinations
dementia pt @ ER, w/marks on coccyx & wrist, suspected abuse. what do you do? -
ANSWERS-ask pt. INTERVIEW HIM
psych pt yelling in front of group. very agitated, what do you do? - ANSWERS-isolate pt
