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Full NGN-format ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Retake
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,A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify
which of the following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the
medication?
Bradycardia
Headache
Joint pain
Hypotension
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is
experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is refusing
to take anti-psychotic medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
“You should plan to take this medication for a few weeks.”
“You will regret it if you do not take this medication.”
“This medication will help you respond to the voices.
“This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing.”
A nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and is to have
electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify
as increasing the client’s risk for complications?
Hyperthyroidism
Renal calculi
Diabetes mellitus
Cardiac dysrhythmias
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
WBC count 8,000/mm
Platelets 150,000/mm
Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/L D. Erythrocyte sedimentation 75 mm/hr
A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via
an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
indication that suctioning has been effective?
Presence of a productive cough
Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
Thinning of mucous secretions
Flattening of the artificial airway cuff
,A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent behavior.
The client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.
Express sympathy for the client’s situation.
Confront the client about his behavior. D. Speak assertively to the client.
A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately postoperative following an
adrenalectomy to treat Cushing’s disease. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s
priority?
Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours
Observe for any indications of infection
Document amount and color of the incisional drainage. D. Monitor the client’s fluid and
electrolyte status.
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure and states, “I
don’t want to have this surgery anymore.” Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
“We can manage your care following the procedure without complications.” B. “You
have the right to refuse the procedure.”
“Your doctor thinks the surgery is necessary.”
“Let me review the procedure so you can understand what is going to happen.”
A nurse is evaluating a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the
following behaviors indicates an improvement in the client’s condition?
Impulsive behaviors
Decreased clinging behavior
Liability of mood
Dependent behavior
A nurse is teaching a group of school-age children about healthy snack options. Which
of the following snacks should the nurse include?
Air-popped popcorn
Milkshake made with whole milk.
Baked potato chips
Cheesecake
, A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin.
Which of the following medications for pain relief should the nurse include in the
teaching that can be taken concurrently with enoxaparin?
Naproxen sodium