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ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice
2023 A Exam With Correct Answers
A nurse manager is assisting with the orientation of a newly licensed nurse. Which
of the following actions by the nurse requires the nurse manager to intervene? -
correct -answer-Tells the hospital chaplain a client's diagnosis
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? - correct -answer-Dry mouth
History and Physical
8-year-old male admitted with cystic fibrosis
Reports shortness of breath
Wheezing throughout lung fields
Productive cough with thick sputum
Graphic Record
Heart rate 108/min
Respiratory rate 26/min
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Temperature 37.2 C
Blood pressure 100/62 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 92%
Diagnostic Results
Sputum culture: Burkholderia cepacia
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a newly admitted child. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the plan? - correct -answer-
Administer high-dose antibiotic therapy
A nurse is assessing a client who has decreased visual acuity due to cataracts. The
nurse should identify that which of the following physiological changes is the
cause for the client's visual loss? - correct -answer-Increased opacity of the lens
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pulmonary embolism. The client is
receiving heparin via continuous IV infusion at 1,200 units/hr and warfarin 5 mg
PO daily. The morning laboratory values for the client are aPTT 98 seconds (30 to
40 seconds) and INR 1.8 (0.8 to 1.1). Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - correct -answer-Withhold the heparin infusion
A nurse in a community center is providing an educational session to a group of
clients about ovarian cancer. Which of the following manifestations of ovarian
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cancer should the nurse include in the teaching? - correct -answer-Abdominal
bloating
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has infectious gastroenteritis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - correct -answer-Initiate oral rehydration
therapy for the toddler
A nurse is caring for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) in an abdominal wound. Which of the following precautions should the
nurse implement? - correct -answer-Contact
A nurse is assessing an in fact who has hydrocephalus and is 6 hr postoperative
following placement of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider? - correct -answer-Irritability
when being held
A nurse is caring for a client who has hearing loss. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take to improve communication? - correct -answer-Reduce
environmental stimuli
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A nurse is caring for a client who is in the fourth stage of labor and is receiving
oxytocin via continuous IV infusion. Which of the following assessments is the
nurse's priority? - correct -answer-Amount of vaginal bleeding
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a new parent about car seat safety.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? -
correct -answer-"Secure the retainer clip at the level of your baby's armpits."
A nurse receives a request from a client to review the information in his medical
record. Which of the following responses should the nurse give? - correct -
answer-"There's a protocol for reviewing your medical record, and I can initiate
the process."
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving heparin to treat a deep-vein
thrombosis of the left lower leg. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan of care? - correct -answer-Elevate the affected leg
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for estradiol. For which of
the following adverse effects of this medication should the nurse instruct the
client to monitor and report to the provider? - correct -answer-Headaches
ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice
2023 A Exam With Correct Answers
A nurse manager is assisting with the orientation of a newly licensed nurse. Which
of the following actions by the nurse requires the nurse manager to intervene? -
correct -answer-Tells the hospital chaplain a client's diagnosis
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? - correct -answer-Dry mouth
History and Physical
8-year-old male admitted with cystic fibrosis
Reports shortness of breath
Wheezing throughout lung fields
Productive cough with thick sputum
Graphic Record
Heart rate 108/min
Respiratory rate 26/min
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Temperature 37.2 C
Blood pressure 100/62 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 92%
Diagnostic Results
Sputum culture: Burkholderia cepacia
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a newly admitted child. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the plan? - correct -answer-
Administer high-dose antibiotic therapy
A nurse is assessing a client who has decreased visual acuity due to cataracts. The
nurse should identify that which of the following physiological changes is the
cause for the client's visual loss? - correct -answer-Increased opacity of the lens
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pulmonary embolism. The client is
receiving heparin via continuous IV infusion at 1,200 units/hr and warfarin 5 mg
PO daily. The morning laboratory values for the client are aPTT 98 seconds (30 to
40 seconds) and INR 1.8 (0.8 to 1.1). Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - correct -answer-Withhold the heparin infusion
A nurse in a community center is providing an educational session to a group of
clients about ovarian cancer. Which of the following manifestations of ovarian
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cancer should the nurse include in the teaching? - correct -answer-Abdominal
bloating
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has infectious gastroenteritis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - correct -answer-Initiate oral rehydration
therapy for the toddler
A nurse is caring for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) in an abdominal wound. Which of the following precautions should the
nurse implement? - correct -answer-Contact
A nurse is assessing an in fact who has hydrocephalus and is 6 hr postoperative
following placement of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider? - correct -answer-Irritability
when being held
A nurse is caring for a client who has hearing loss. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take to improve communication? - correct -answer-Reduce
environmental stimuli
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A nurse is caring for a client who is in the fourth stage of labor and is receiving
oxytocin via continuous IV infusion. Which of the following assessments is the
nurse's priority? - correct -answer-Amount of vaginal bleeding
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a new parent about car seat safety.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? -
correct -answer-"Secure the retainer clip at the level of your baby's armpits."
A nurse receives a request from a client to review the information in his medical
record. Which of the following responses should the nurse give? - correct -
answer-"There's a protocol for reviewing your medical record, and I can initiate
the process."
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving heparin to treat a deep-vein
thrombosis of the left lower leg. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan of care? - correct -answer-Elevate the affected leg
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for estradiol. For which of
the following adverse effects of this medication should the nurse instruct the
client to monitor and report to the provider? - correct -answer-Headaches
