RN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM TEST BANK
2023 -2024 (4 VERSIONS) COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+
TABLE OF CONTENT:
• RN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM VERSION A ………………. 02
• RN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM VERSION B………………… 47
• RN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM VERSION C ………………… 89
• RN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM VERSION D….…………… 178
pg. 1
, RN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM VERSION A
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and reports severe ankle
pain after falling off a stepstool at home. Which of the following prescriptions should the
nurse clarify with the provider?
A. Obtain capillary blood glucose level every 2 hr.
B. Check the neurovascular status of the client's lower extremities every hour.
C. Apply a cold pack to the client's ankle for 30 min every hour.
D. Maintain the affected ankle elevated and immobilized. - Correct Answer - Apply a
cold pack to the client's ankle for 30 min every hour.
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 2 hr. old. Which of the following findings should
the nurse report to the provider?
A. Slightly blue hands and feet
B. Respiratory rate 40/min
C. Axillary temperature 36.2C (97.2F)
D. Apical pulse 136/min - Correct Answer - Axillary temperature 36.2C (97.2F)
Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for a child with tetanus?
A. Encourage coughing and deep breathing
B. Minimize the number of stimuli in the room
C. Reposition from side to side every hour
D. Open window shades to provide natural light - Correct Answer - B. Minimize the
number of stimuli in the room
pg. 2
,An adolescent who was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus Type 1 at the age of 9, is
admitted to the hospital in diabetic ketoacidosis. Which occurrence is the most likely
cause of the ketoacidosis?
A. Ate an extra peanut butter sandwich before gym class
B. incorrectly administered too much insulin
C. Had a cold and ear infection for the past two days
D. Skipped eating lunch - Correct Answer - C. Had a cold and ear infection for the past
two days
A home health nurse is evaluating a school-age child who has cystic fibrosis. The nurse
should initiate a request for high-frequency chest compression vest in response to
which of the following parent statements?
"My child doesn't like to sit still for nebulizer treatments."
"I think that my child has been running a fever over the last couple of days."
"My child has only a small amount of mucus after percussion therapy."
"I am concerned about my child's future participation in team sports." - Correct Answer -
"My child has only a small amount of mucus after percussion therapy."
A client with a prescription for "do not resuscitate" (DNR) begins to manifest signs of
impending death. After notifying the family of the client's status, what priority action
should the nurse implement?
A. The impending signs of death should be documented
B. The client's status should be conveyed to the chaplain
C. The client's need for pain medication should be determined
D. The nurse manager should be updated on the client's status - Correct Answer - C.
The client's need for pain medication should be determined
Which self-care measure is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of care of
a client recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus?
pg. 3
, A. Self-injection techniques
B. Blood glucose monitoring
C. Diabetic diet meal planning
D. A realistic exercise plan - Correct Answer - B. Blood glucose monitoring
A client who gave birth 48 hours ago has decided to bottle feed the infant. During the
assessment, the nurse observes that both breasts are swollen, warm, and tender on
palpation. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
A. Apply ice to the breasts for comfort
B. Wear a loose-fitting bra during the day to prevent nipple irritation
C. Run warm water over breasts
D. Express small amounts of milk from the breasts to relieve pressure - Correct Answer
- A. Apply ice to the breasts for comfort
The nurse is preparing a client who had a below-the-knee (BKA) amputation for
discharge to home. Which recommendations should the nurse provide this client?
(Select all that apply)
A. Avoid range of motion exercises
B. Use a residual limb shrinker
C. Apply alcohol to the stump after bathing
D. Inspect skin for redness
E. Wash the stump with soap and water - Correct Answer - B. Use a residual limb
shrinker
D. Inspect skin for redness
E. Wash the stump with soap and water
A client diagnosed with calcium kidney stones has a history of gout. A new prescription
for aluminum hydroxide is scheduled to begin at 0730. Which client medication should
the nurse bring to the healthcare provider's attention?
A. Eosinophil
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2023 -2024 (4 VERSIONS) COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+
TABLE OF CONTENT:
• RN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM VERSION A ………………. 02
• RN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM VERSION B………………… 47
• RN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM VERSION C ………………… 89
• RN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM VERSION D….…………… 178
pg. 1
, RN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM VERSION A
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and reports severe ankle
pain after falling off a stepstool at home. Which of the following prescriptions should the
nurse clarify with the provider?
A. Obtain capillary blood glucose level every 2 hr.
B. Check the neurovascular status of the client's lower extremities every hour.
C. Apply a cold pack to the client's ankle for 30 min every hour.
D. Maintain the affected ankle elevated and immobilized. - Correct Answer - Apply a
cold pack to the client's ankle for 30 min every hour.
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 2 hr. old. Which of the following findings should
the nurse report to the provider?
A. Slightly blue hands and feet
B. Respiratory rate 40/min
C. Axillary temperature 36.2C (97.2F)
D. Apical pulse 136/min - Correct Answer - Axillary temperature 36.2C (97.2F)
Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for a child with tetanus?
A. Encourage coughing and deep breathing
B. Minimize the number of stimuli in the room
C. Reposition from side to side every hour
D. Open window shades to provide natural light - Correct Answer - B. Minimize the
number of stimuli in the room
pg. 2
,An adolescent who was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus Type 1 at the age of 9, is
admitted to the hospital in diabetic ketoacidosis. Which occurrence is the most likely
cause of the ketoacidosis?
A. Ate an extra peanut butter sandwich before gym class
B. incorrectly administered too much insulin
C. Had a cold and ear infection for the past two days
D. Skipped eating lunch - Correct Answer - C. Had a cold and ear infection for the past
two days
A home health nurse is evaluating a school-age child who has cystic fibrosis. The nurse
should initiate a request for high-frequency chest compression vest in response to
which of the following parent statements?
"My child doesn't like to sit still for nebulizer treatments."
"I think that my child has been running a fever over the last couple of days."
"My child has only a small amount of mucus after percussion therapy."
"I am concerned about my child's future participation in team sports." - Correct Answer -
"My child has only a small amount of mucus after percussion therapy."
A client with a prescription for "do not resuscitate" (DNR) begins to manifest signs of
impending death. After notifying the family of the client's status, what priority action
should the nurse implement?
A. The impending signs of death should be documented
B. The client's status should be conveyed to the chaplain
C. The client's need for pain medication should be determined
D. The nurse manager should be updated on the client's status - Correct Answer - C.
The client's need for pain medication should be determined
Which self-care measure is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of care of
a client recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus?
pg. 3
, A. Self-injection techniques
B. Blood glucose monitoring
C. Diabetic diet meal planning
D. A realistic exercise plan - Correct Answer - B. Blood glucose monitoring
A client who gave birth 48 hours ago has decided to bottle feed the infant. During the
assessment, the nurse observes that both breasts are swollen, warm, and tender on
palpation. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
A. Apply ice to the breasts for comfort
B. Wear a loose-fitting bra during the day to prevent nipple irritation
C. Run warm water over breasts
D. Express small amounts of milk from the breasts to relieve pressure - Correct Answer
- A. Apply ice to the breasts for comfort
The nurse is preparing a client who had a below-the-knee (BKA) amputation for
discharge to home. Which recommendations should the nurse provide this client?
(Select all that apply)
A. Avoid range of motion exercises
B. Use a residual limb shrinker
C. Apply alcohol to the stump after bathing
D. Inspect skin for redness
E. Wash the stump with soap and water - Correct Answer - B. Use a residual limb
shrinker
D. Inspect skin for redness
E. Wash the stump with soap and water
A client diagnosed with calcium kidney stones has a history of gout. A new prescription
for aluminum hydroxide is scheduled to begin at 0730. Which client medication should
the nurse bring to the healthcare provider's attention?
A. Eosinophil
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