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ATI RN CONCEPT BASED ASSESSMENT LEVEL 3
EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025 TEST BANK|
COMPLETE 600 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
a nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has acute
pancreatitis. which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. calcium 10.2 mg/dL
B. amylase 300 units/L
C. WBC count 7000 mm3
D. blood glucose 100 mg/dL - Correct Answer - amylase 300 units/L
A nurse is caring for a client who has a C4 spinal cord injury. Which of
the following should the nurse recognize the client as being at the
greatest risk for?
A. Neurogenic shock
B. Paralytic ileus
C. Stress ulcer
D. Respiratory compromise - ANSWER - D. Respiratory compromise
secondary to involvement of the phrenic nerve is the greatest risk to a C4
injury
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a cervical spine injury 24
hours ago. Which of the following types of prescribed medications
should the nurse clarify with the provider?
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A. Glucocorticoids
B. Plasma expanders
C. H2 antagonists
D. Muscle relaxants - ANSWER - D. The nurse should clarify with the
provider the need for the client to receive muscle relaxants. The client
will not experience muscle spasms until after the spinal shock has
resolved, making muscle relaxants unnecessary at this time.
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a cervical spine injury 3
months ago. Which of the following types of bladder management
methods should the nurse use for this client?
A. Condom catheter
B. Intermittent urinary catheterization
C. Crede's method
D. Indwelling urinary catheter - ANSWER - A. The nurse should
implement the noninvasive use of a condom catheter, because the
bladder will empty on its own due to the client having an upper motor
neuron injury, which is manifested by a spastic bladder.
A nurse is assessing a child who has leukemia. which of the following
are early manifestations of leukemia. (select all that apply)
A. Hematuria
B. Anorexia
C. Petechiae
D. Ulcerations
E. Unsteady Gait - ANSWER - B. Anorexia
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C. Petechiae
E. Unsteady Gait
A nurse is caring for a child who has thrombocytopenia. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Monitor for signs of bleeding
B. Administer routine immunizations
C. Obtain rectal temperatures
D. Avoid peripheral venipunctures
E. Limit Visitors - ANSWER - A. Monitor for signs of bleeding
D. Avoid peripheral venipuntures
a nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client. the nurse should
identify that which of the following findings indicates the client is at risk
for a stroke?
A. history of hypopituitarism.
B. takes a combination oral contraceptive.
C. drinks 150 mL of wine each day.
D. avoids saturated fats in cooking. - Correct Answer - takes a
combination oral contraceptive.
a nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hour postpartum and is
experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding. which of the following actions
is the nurse's priority?
A. administer oxytocin IV.
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B. massage the client's fundus.
C. assist the client to the bathroom to void.
D. apply oxygen via nonrebreather face mask. - Correct Answer -
massage the client's fundus.
a nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who was recently
diagnosed with alzheimer's disease and has a new prescription for
memantine. the nurse should instruct the client that which of the
following medications can interact adversely with memantine?
A. sodium bicarbonate.
B. ibuprofen.
C. diphenhydramine.
D. omeprazole. - Correct Answer - sodium bicarbonate
a nurse is counseling a client who has experienced intimate partner
violence. which of the following instructions is the priority for the nurse
to include in the teaching?
A. develop a safety plan.
B. arrange for legal counseling.
C. open a separate bank account.
D. attend a support group. - Correct Answer - develop a safety plan.
a nurse is teaching a client who has epilepsy and a prescription for
valproic acid. the nurse should instruct the client to report which of the
following as an adverse effect of the medication?
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ATI RN CONCEPT BASED ASSESSMENT LEVEL 3
EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025 TEST BANK|
COMPLETE 600 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
a nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has acute
pancreatitis. which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. calcium 10.2 mg/dL
B. amylase 300 units/L
C. WBC count 7000 mm3
D. blood glucose 100 mg/dL - Correct Answer - amylase 300 units/L
A nurse is caring for a client who has a C4 spinal cord injury. Which of
the following should the nurse recognize the client as being at the
greatest risk for?
A. Neurogenic shock
B. Paralytic ileus
C. Stress ulcer
D. Respiratory compromise - ANSWER - D. Respiratory compromise
secondary to involvement of the phrenic nerve is the greatest risk to a C4
injury
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a cervical spine injury 24
hours ago. Which of the following types of prescribed medications
should the nurse clarify with the provider?
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A. Glucocorticoids
B. Plasma expanders
C. H2 antagonists
D. Muscle relaxants - ANSWER - D. The nurse should clarify with the
provider the need for the client to receive muscle relaxants. The client
will not experience muscle spasms until after the spinal shock has
resolved, making muscle relaxants unnecessary at this time.
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a cervical spine injury 3
months ago. Which of the following types of bladder management
methods should the nurse use for this client?
A. Condom catheter
B. Intermittent urinary catheterization
C. Crede's method
D. Indwelling urinary catheter - ANSWER - A. The nurse should
implement the noninvasive use of a condom catheter, because the
bladder will empty on its own due to the client having an upper motor
neuron injury, which is manifested by a spastic bladder.
A nurse is assessing a child who has leukemia. which of the following
are early manifestations of leukemia. (select all that apply)
A. Hematuria
B. Anorexia
C. Petechiae
D. Ulcerations
E. Unsteady Gait - ANSWER - B. Anorexia
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C. Petechiae
E. Unsteady Gait
A nurse is caring for a child who has thrombocytopenia. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Monitor for signs of bleeding
B. Administer routine immunizations
C. Obtain rectal temperatures
D. Avoid peripheral venipunctures
E. Limit Visitors - ANSWER - A. Monitor for signs of bleeding
D. Avoid peripheral venipuntures
a nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client. the nurse should
identify that which of the following findings indicates the client is at risk
for a stroke?
A. history of hypopituitarism.
B. takes a combination oral contraceptive.
C. drinks 150 mL of wine each day.
D. avoids saturated fats in cooking. - Correct Answer - takes a
combination oral contraceptive.
a nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hour postpartum and is
experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding. which of the following actions
is the nurse's priority?
A. administer oxytocin IV.
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B. massage the client's fundus.
C. assist the client to the bathroom to void.
D. apply oxygen via nonrebreather face mask. - Correct Answer -
massage the client's fundus.
a nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who was recently
diagnosed with alzheimer's disease and has a new prescription for
memantine. the nurse should instruct the client that which of the
following medications can interact adversely with memantine?
A. sodium bicarbonate.
B. ibuprofen.
C. diphenhydramine.
D. omeprazole. - Correct Answer - sodium bicarbonate
a nurse is counseling a client who has experienced intimate partner
violence. which of the following instructions is the priority for the nurse
to include in the teaching?
A. develop a safety plan.
B. arrange for legal counseling.
C. open a separate bank account.
D. attend a support group. - Correct Answer - develop a safety plan.
a nurse is teaching a client who has epilepsy and a prescription for
valproic acid. the nurse should instruct the client to report which of the
following as an adverse effect of the medication?
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