ATI RN Fundamentals Practice (A ) ACTUAL EXAM
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a nurse is caring for a client who has a
peripheral IV inserted for fluid replacement
Nurses' Notes
Day 1:Lactated Ringer's at 100 mL/hr infusing
Stop the IV infusion is correct. The client has into a 20-guage IV catheter in left hand. IV
manifestations of IV infiltration. The nurse dressing dry and intact. IV site without redness
should stop the IV infusion and remove the IV or swelling. IV fluid infusing well.
catheter to reduce the risk for tissue damage. Day 2:IV site edematous. Skin surrounding
Elevate the client's left arm is correct. The catheter site taut, blanched, and cool to touch.
nurse should elevate the client's left hand to IV fluid not infusing.
decrease swelling and reduce the risk for tissue The nurse is assessing the client. Which of
damage. the following actions should the nurse take?
Apply heat to the client's left hand is correct. Select all that apply.
The nurse should apply heat to the client's left
Stop the IV infusion.
hand to reduce swelling and promote comfort.
Elevate the client's left arm.
Apply heat to the client's left hand.
Place a pressure dressing over the IV site.
Start a new IV in the client's left hand.
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droplet a nursing is caring for a client who has
pharynegeal diphtheria. Which of the
Droplet precautions are a requirement for
following types of transmission precautions
clients who have infections that spread via
should the nurse initiate?
droplet nuclei that are larger than 5 microns in
diameter, including rubella, meningococcal Contact
pneumonia, and streptococcal pharyngitis. The Droplet
nurse should wear a mask when providing care
or when within 1 m (3 feet) of the client who Airborne
has a disorder requiring droplet precautions. Protective
nurse is talking with an older adult client
who is contemplating retirement. The client
states, "I keep thinking about how much I
enjoy my job. I'm not sure I want to retire."
Which of the following responses should the
Let's talk about how the change in your hob
nurse make?
status will affect you.
"You would have so much more time to spend
This response is therapeutic because the nurse
with your family."
is encouraging the client to verbalize feelings
about the life transition of retirement. "You should consider getting a part-time job or
doing volunteer work."
"Let's talk about how the change in your job
status will affect you."
"Why wouldn't you want to retire and relax?"
Nurse caring for client who has herpes
zoster. Client asks about complementary and
alternative therapies for pain control. Nurse
acupuncture
should inform client that this condition is a
The nurse should inform the client that herpes contraindication for which of the following
zoster, or any skin infection, is a therapies?
contraindication for the use of acupuncture. An
Biofeedback
open portal on the skin's surface could increase
the risk of further infection. Aloe
Feverfew
Acupuncture
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Nurse is assessing an older adult for risk for
falls. Which of the following assessments
should the nurse use to identify the client's
safety needs? (select all that apply)
pupil clarity
Lacrimal apparatus
visual fields
Pupil clarity
visual acuity
Appearance of bulbar conjunctivae
Visual fields
Visual acuity
Nurse caring for postop client following
knee arthroplasty and requires thigh high
compression sleeves. What should the nurse
do?
Make sure two fingers can fit under the Assist the client into a prone position.
sleeve.
Place a sleeve over the top of each leg with the
opening at the knee.
Make sure two fingers can fit under the sleeves.
Set the ankle pressure at 65 mm Hg.
A nurse is reviewing a evidence based
practice principles about administration of
oxygen therapy with a newly licensed nurse .
Which of the following actions should the
Regulate oxygen via nasal canal at a flow
nurse include ?
rate of no more then 6L/ min
Regulate the flow rate by aligning the rate with
Evidence-based practice supports a flow rate of
the top of the ball inside the flow meter.
1 to 6 L/min via nasal cannula. Rates above 6
L/min have a drying effect and force clients to Regulate oxygen via nasal cannula at a flow rate
swallow air excessively without increasing their of no more than 6 L/min.
fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2). Make sure the reservoir bag of a partial
rebreathing mask remains deflated.
Use petroleum jelly to lubricate the client's
nares, face, and lips.
examine personal values about the issue a nurse is caring for a child who has a
prescription for blood transfusion. the
child's parents have refused the treatment
due to their religious beliefs. which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Examine personal values about the issue.
Tell the parents that this is a necessary
procedure.
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