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NURSING 480 ATI EXAM PROCTORED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
• A nurse is teaching a client who has ovarian cancer about skin
care following radiation treatment. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
a. Apply over-the-counter moisturizer to the radiation site
b. Cover the radiation site loosely with a gauze wrap before dressing
c. Use a soft washcloth to clean the area around the radiation site
d. Pat the skin on the radiation site to dry it
• A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion.
The nurse observes that the client has bounding peripheral pulses,
hypertension, and distended jugular veins. The nurse should anticipate
administering which of the following prescribed medications?
a. Acetaminophen
b. Furosemide
c. Diphenhydramine
d. Pantoprazole
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• A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate IV
for the treatment of hypomagnesemia. Which of the following
findings indicates effectiveness of the medication?
a. Lungs clear
b. Hyperactive bowel sounds
c. Blood pressure 90/50 mm Hg
d. Apical pulse 82/min
• A nurse is preparing a client for a lumbar puncture. Which of the
following images indicates the position the nurse should assist the
client into for this procedure?
Answer is exhibit “C” – picture shows pt lying in side-lying left position
• A nurse is reviewing a client’s ABG results: pH 7.42, PaCO2 30 mm
Hg, and HCO3- 21 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize these findings as
an indication of which of the following conditions?
a. Compensated respiratory alkalosis
b. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
c. Metabolic acidosis
d. Metabolic alkalosis
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• A nurse is preparing to administer daily medications to a client who
is undergoing a procedure at 1000 that requires IV contrast dye. Which
of the following routine medications to give at 0800 should the nurse
withhold?
a. Metoprolol
b. Metformin
c. Fluticasone
d. Valproic acid
• A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing seizures
secondary to meningitis. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assist the client to ambulate every 4 hr
b. Place a tongue blade at the bedside
c. Have suction equipment at the bedside
d. Dim the overhead lights
e. Apply a warming blanket
• A nurse is caring for a client who has a pressure ulcer with necrotic
tissue and requires wet- to-damp dressing changes daily. Which of the
following types of debridement should the nurse include in the plan of
care?
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a. Enzymatic
b. Surgical
c. Autolytic
d. Mechanical
• A nurse is caring for a female client who has toxic shock syndrome.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. Elevated platelet count
b. Decreased total bilirubin
c. Generalized rash
d. Hypertension
• A nurse is preparing to administer a medication for a client
through a non-tunneled percutaneous central catheter. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Close the inline clamp
b. Apply a local anesthetic to the skin
c. Don sterile gloves
d. Flush the catheter with 10 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride
• A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with nausea,
vomiting, and a possible bowel obstruction. An NG tube is placed and
NURSING 480 ATI EXAM PROCTORED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
• A nurse is teaching a client who has ovarian cancer about skin
care following radiation treatment. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
a. Apply over-the-counter moisturizer to the radiation site
b. Cover the radiation site loosely with a gauze wrap before dressing
c. Use a soft washcloth to clean the area around the radiation site
d. Pat the skin on the radiation site to dry it
• A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion.
The nurse observes that the client has bounding peripheral pulses,
hypertension, and distended jugular veins. The nurse should anticipate
administering which of the following prescribed medications?
a. Acetaminophen
b. Furosemide
c. Diphenhydramine
d. Pantoprazole
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• A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate IV
for the treatment of hypomagnesemia. Which of the following
findings indicates effectiveness of the medication?
a. Lungs clear
b. Hyperactive bowel sounds
c. Blood pressure 90/50 mm Hg
d. Apical pulse 82/min
• A nurse is preparing a client for a lumbar puncture. Which of the
following images indicates the position the nurse should assist the
client into for this procedure?
Answer is exhibit “C” – picture shows pt lying in side-lying left position
• A nurse is reviewing a client’s ABG results: pH 7.42, PaCO2 30 mm
Hg, and HCO3- 21 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize these findings as
an indication of which of the following conditions?
a. Compensated respiratory alkalosis
b. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
c. Metabolic acidosis
d. Metabolic alkalosis
,3
• A nurse is preparing to administer daily medications to a client who
is undergoing a procedure at 1000 that requires IV contrast dye. Which
of the following routine medications to give at 0800 should the nurse
withhold?
a. Metoprolol
b. Metformin
c. Fluticasone
d. Valproic acid
• A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing seizures
secondary to meningitis. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assist the client to ambulate every 4 hr
b. Place a tongue blade at the bedside
c. Have suction equipment at the bedside
d. Dim the overhead lights
e. Apply a warming blanket
• A nurse is caring for a client who has a pressure ulcer with necrotic
tissue and requires wet- to-damp dressing changes daily. Which of the
following types of debridement should the nurse include in the plan of
care?
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a. Enzymatic
b. Surgical
c. Autolytic
d. Mechanical
• A nurse is caring for a female client who has toxic shock syndrome.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. Elevated platelet count
b. Decreased total bilirubin
c. Generalized rash
d. Hypertension
• A nurse is preparing to administer a medication for a client
through a non-tunneled percutaneous central catheter. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Close the inline clamp
b. Apply a local anesthetic to the skin
c. Don sterile gloves
d. Flush the catheter with 10 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride
• A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with nausea,
vomiting, and a possible bowel obstruction. An NG tube is placed and
