ATI COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE B
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
A charge nurse is speaking with the partner of a client. The partner states that the
client is not receiving adequate care. Which of the following actions should the
charge nurse take first to resolve the situation? - ANSWER-Ask the partner to list
specific concerns.
A nurse on a pediatric unit has received change-of-shift report for four children.
Which of the following children should the nurse assess first? - ANSWER-A 10-year-
old child who is awaiting surgery for an appendectomy and experienced sudden
relief from pain.
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a client who is obese. Which of
the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - ANSWER-Use the
ventrogluteal site.
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has
neutropenia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan? - ANSWER-Avoid including raw fruits in the client's diet.
A nurse on a mental health unit is conducting a mental status examination (MSE) on
a new admitted client. Which of the following components of the MSE is the priority
for the nurse to assess? - ANSWER-Ideas of self-harm.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for clonidine. The nurse
should inform the client that which of the following findings is an adverse effect of
this medication? - ANSWER-Dry mouth
A nurse is caring for a client who has immunosuppression and a continuous IV
infusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Monitor
the client's mouth every 8 hr.
A nurse is assessing a client whose partner recently died. The client states, "I don't
know what to do without my partner. Life is just not worth living." Which of the
following responses should the nurse make? - ANSWER-"You seem to be having a
difficult time right now."
A nurse is caring for a client who has signed an informed consent form to receive
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The client states to the nurse, "I'm not sure about
this now. I'm afraid it's too risky." Which of the following responses should the nurse
make? - ANSWER-"You have the right to change your mind about this procedure at
any time."
A nurse is caring for a client who has active TB. Which of the following actions
should the nurse plan to take to prevent the transmission of the disease? -
, ANSWER-Have the client wear a surgical mask while being transported outside the
room.
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and reports drinking
ginger tea. Which of the following findings indicates the client's use of ginger tea is
effective? - ANSWER-The client reports a decrease in episodes of nausea.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is scheduled for electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT). The nurse should inform the client that which of the following findings
is an adverse effect of ECT? - ANSWER-Short-term memory loss
A nurse has received change-of-shift report on four assigned clients. For which of
the following clients should the nurse intervene to prevent a potential food and
medication interaction? - ANSWER-A client who is receiving an MAOI and is
requesting a cheeseburger for dinner.
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is deciding between two treatment
plans. The client asks the nurse for assistance in making the decision. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make? - ANSWER-"Tell me more about your
understanding of the options."
A nurse is assessing an infant who has hydrocephalus and is 6 hr postoperative
following placenta of a VP shunt. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider? - ANSWER-Irritability when being held.
A nurse manager is preparing an educational session about advocacy to a group of
nurses. The nurse manager should include which of the following information in the
teaching? - ANSWER-Advocacy is a leadership role that helps others to self-
actualize
A nurse is providing education to the parent of a school-age child who has asthma.
Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - ANSWER-"I will make sure my child receives a yearly influenza
immunization." -- Children who have asthma should be immunized and protected
from infections.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative after receiving moderate
(conscious) sedation. The client suddenly becomes restless and reports feeling
lightheaded. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-
Check the client's oxygen saturation level -- Restlessness and lightheadedness are
indications of hypoxia.
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is monitoring a visit between a client who
has a history of aggressive behavior and the client's partner. Which of the following
observations should the nurse identify as an indication for potential violence? -
ANSWER-The client is pacing around the chair in which their partner is sitting --
Hyperactivity and pacing indicates that this client is at risk for violent behavior. The
nurse should assess the situation further and attempt to de-escalate the situation by
speaking to the client in a low, calm voice using short sentences.
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
A charge nurse is speaking with the partner of a client. The partner states that the
client is not receiving adequate care. Which of the following actions should the
charge nurse take first to resolve the situation? - ANSWER-Ask the partner to list
specific concerns.
A nurse on a pediatric unit has received change-of-shift report for four children.
Which of the following children should the nurse assess first? - ANSWER-A 10-year-
old child who is awaiting surgery for an appendectomy and experienced sudden
relief from pain.
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a client who is obese. Which of
the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - ANSWER-Use the
ventrogluteal site.
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has
neutropenia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan? - ANSWER-Avoid including raw fruits in the client's diet.
A nurse on a mental health unit is conducting a mental status examination (MSE) on
a new admitted client. Which of the following components of the MSE is the priority
for the nurse to assess? - ANSWER-Ideas of self-harm.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for clonidine. The nurse
should inform the client that which of the following findings is an adverse effect of
this medication? - ANSWER-Dry mouth
A nurse is caring for a client who has immunosuppression and a continuous IV
infusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Monitor
the client's mouth every 8 hr.
A nurse is assessing a client whose partner recently died. The client states, "I don't
know what to do without my partner. Life is just not worth living." Which of the
following responses should the nurse make? - ANSWER-"You seem to be having a
difficult time right now."
A nurse is caring for a client who has signed an informed consent form to receive
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The client states to the nurse, "I'm not sure about
this now. I'm afraid it's too risky." Which of the following responses should the nurse
make? - ANSWER-"You have the right to change your mind about this procedure at
any time."
A nurse is caring for a client who has active TB. Which of the following actions
should the nurse plan to take to prevent the transmission of the disease? -
, ANSWER-Have the client wear a surgical mask while being transported outside the
room.
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and reports drinking
ginger tea. Which of the following findings indicates the client's use of ginger tea is
effective? - ANSWER-The client reports a decrease in episodes of nausea.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is scheduled for electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT). The nurse should inform the client that which of the following findings
is an adverse effect of ECT? - ANSWER-Short-term memory loss
A nurse has received change-of-shift report on four assigned clients. For which of
the following clients should the nurse intervene to prevent a potential food and
medication interaction? - ANSWER-A client who is receiving an MAOI and is
requesting a cheeseburger for dinner.
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is deciding between two treatment
plans. The client asks the nurse for assistance in making the decision. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make? - ANSWER-"Tell me more about your
understanding of the options."
A nurse is assessing an infant who has hydrocephalus and is 6 hr postoperative
following placenta of a VP shunt. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider? - ANSWER-Irritability when being held.
A nurse manager is preparing an educational session about advocacy to a group of
nurses. The nurse manager should include which of the following information in the
teaching? - ANSWER-Advocacy is a leadership role that helps others to self-
actualize
A nurse is providing education to the parent of a school-age child who has asthma.
Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - ANSWER-"I will make sure my child receives a yearly influenza
immunization." -- Children who have asthma should be immunized and protected
from infections.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative after receiving moderate
(conscious) sedation. The client suddenly becomes restless and reports feeling
lightheaded. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-
Check the client's oxygen saturation level -- Restlessness and lightheadedness are
indications of hypoxia.
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is monitoring a visit between a client who
has a history of aggressive behavior and the client's partner. Which of the following
observations should the nurse identify as an indication for potential violence? -
ANSWER-The client is pacing around the chair in which their partner is sitting --
Hyperactivity and pacing indicates that this client is at risk for violent behavior. The
nurse should assess the situation further and attempt to de-escalate the situation by
speaking to the client in a low, calm voice using short sentences.
