NGN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM 2023 WITH LATEST MAY 2023 QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS AS PER MARKIN
A charge nurse in a long-term care facility is reinforcing teaching with a group of nurses
about fall precautions. Which of the following statements made by the nurse indicates
an understanding of the teaching? - ans"I will instruct the client to sit when putting on a
pair of pants"
A charge nurse in a long-term care facility observes an assistive personnel (AP) who
appears to be under the influence of alcohol. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first? - ansConfront the AP about suspected impairment
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse perform suctioning for a client who
has a tracheostomy. For which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse
should the charge nurse intervene? - ansSuction for 30 seconds
A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about floating to a
different unit. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates
an understanding of the teaching? - ans"I will document in the medical record the
support nurse who assists with planning care for my clients"
A charge nurse on a mental health unit is supervising a newly licensed nurse. For which
of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse should the supervising nurse
intervene? - ansTells a client he will lose his phone privileges if he does not take his
medication
A charge nurse working in a long-term care facility overhears two AP's in the nurses'
stations discussing a client who was just admitted. Which of the following actions should
the charge nurse take? - ansTell the APs to stop the conversation
A client comes to the clinic with reports to nasal congestion. Which of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate that the primary care provider will prescribe? -
ansPseudoephedrine (Sufaded)
A client has a large, deep ulcer on her right hip. The primary care provider has
prescribed a woman vacuum to be applied. Which of the following is an appropriate
nursing action? - ansMaintain hydrophillic material deep into the ulcer
A client is prescribed 2g of ampicillin. The pharmacy dispenses this medication in 500
mg tablets. Which of the following should the nurse give the client? - ans4 tablets
A client is requesting information from a nurse regarding the appointment of a health
care proxy. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate? - ansThe
person you appoint will make health care decision for you if you cannot do so yourself
A client who has asthma and is started on montelukast (Singular) returns to the clinic 1
month later. Which of the ff. indicates that the client is complying with this medication
regimen? - ansThe client takes the medication once daily at bedtime
,NGN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM 2023 WITH LATEST MAY 2023 QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS AS PER MARKIN
A Client with emphysema asks the nurse why he has difficulty exhaling. Which of the
following statements by the nurse is appropriate? - ans"Your windpipe is inflamed and
constricted"
A client's daughter calls the nurse requesting information about her mother's condition.
The client's chart does not specify that information can be released to the daughter.
Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? - ans"You will need to
contact your mother directly about her condition"
A nurse caring for the mother of a newborn finds the client crying in her room. The client
tells th nurse, "I don't think I can handle caring for a baby." Which of the following
nursing interventions is appropriate? - ansEncourage the client to share her feelings
A nurse discovers a fire in the trash can of a client's room. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? - ansEscort the client to a secure area
A nurse enters client's room and sees smoke coming from a wastebasket next to the
bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse first? - ansAssist the client to a
nearby waiting room
A nurse has administered cephalexin (Keflex) to a client. Which of the following is the
earliest indicator of an anaphylatic reaction? - ansWheezes.
Hypotension.
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is at 40 weeks of gestation and experiences
a sudden gush of vaginal fluids. Which of the following findings is evidence of an
obstetric complication? - ansAppears greenish-brown in color
A nurse in a clinic is obtaining a health history from a client scheduled to un- dergo a
cardiac catheterization in 2 days. Which of the ff. questions is the most im- portant for
the nurse to ask? - ans"Do you know if you're allergic to iodine?"
A nurse in a long-term care facility has received a change-of-shift report on four clients.
Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first? - ansA client who has
COPD and dementia and was agitated during the night shift
A nurse in a long-term care facility is assisting with the admission of a client who
requires oropharyngeal suction. Which of the ff. supplies does the nurse need to
perform this task? - ansYankauer catheter
A nurse in a long-term care facility is auscultating the lung sounds of a client who
reports shortness of breath and increase fatigue. Listen to the audio clip. Which of the
following lung sounds should the nurse report to the provider? - ansFine crackles
,NGN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM 2023 WITH LATEST MAY 2023 QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS AS PER MARKIN
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who has spinal cord injury. The
client is demonstrating manifestations of autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? - ansCheck the client for bladder distention.
Loosen the client's clothing.
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who uses a continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night for sleep apnea. The client reports daytime
sleepiness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ansCheck for
proper fit of the mask on the CPAP machine.
Provide activities during the day to stimulate the client.
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who has psoriasis. Which of
the following statements made by the client should she report to the provider? - ans"I try
not to look at the scales on my body"
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new
prescription for ferrous sulfate elixir. Which of the ff. statements by the client
demonstrates understanding of the teaching? - ans"I will rinse my mouth after taking
this medication"
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a school-age
child who has an active case of pediculosis capitis. Which of the following should be
included in the teaching? - ansWash the bed linens in hot water.
Clean the child's toys with 1:10 bleach solution.
A nurse in an acute care setting is preparing to administer medications to a client.
Which of the following actions should the nurse verify the client's identity? - ansVerify
the client's identity using a photograph
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a newly admitted client. Which of
the following should occur during the orientation phase of the nurse-client relationship? -
ansDefining responsibilities
A nurse in an urgent-care facility is collecting data from a client who is scheduled for a
procedure. Which of the ff. clinical manifestations indicates a possi- ble latex allergy? -
ansRhinorrhea
A nurse is administering hydromorphone (Dilaudid) to a client who is experiencing
postoperative pain. Which of the following is an adverse effect of this medication? -
ansUrinary Retention
A nurse is administering medication to a client. Which of the following actions is
appropriate for the nurse to take? - ansVerify with another nurse when calculating a new
dose of medication
, NGN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM 2023 WITH LATEST MAY 2023 QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS AS PER MARKIN
A nurse is administering medication. A client states, "I know that the Inderal helps my
blood pressure, but I don't like the way it makes me feel. I don't think I'll take it today."
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ansAsks the client to describe
what he is experiencing
A nurse is admitting a client with active tuberculosis. Which of the following is an
appropriate nursing intervention? - ansPlace the client in a room that is ventilated to the
outside
A nurse is applying a condom catheter to a male client who is incontinent. Which of the
following is an appropriate technique to use? - ansLeave space between the tip of the
penis and the end of the condom catheter
A nurse is assisting a client to move up in bed. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - ansAsk the client to flex the hips and knees
A nurse is assisting in the admission of a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis to a
medical unit. Which of the ff. IV solutions the nurse anticipates administering first upon
admission? - ans0.9% sodium chloride
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is 8hr postpartum and has uterine atony
with increased bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select
all that apply) - ansAssist the client to empty her bladder
A nurse is assisting with a support group for clients who have experienced intimate
partner violence. The nurse should identify which of the following client statements as
indicating the greatest risk for violence? - ansI have decided to tell my husband I am
leaving him
A nurse is assisting with the care of a 36-year-old client who is at 16 weeks of gestation
and is scheduled for an amniocentesis. The nurse recognizes that the client
understands the amniocentesis is performed to identity - ansChromosomal
abnormalities
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client following electroconvulsive therapy for the
treatment of a depressive disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect 15 min following this procedure? - ansDisorientation
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is recieving IV therapy of 0.9% sodium
chloride. The client recieved 200mL more than prescribed in 1 hr because the infusion
pump was set incorrectly. Data collection reveals that the client is stable. This incident
does not meet the criteria of malpractice because - ansThe client was not harmed as a
result of the incident
CORRECT ANSWERS AS PER MARKIN
A charge nurse in a long-term care facility is reinforcing teaching with a group of nurses
about fall precautions. Which of the following statements made by the nurse indicates
an understanding of the teaching? - ans"I will instruct the client to sit when putting on a
pair of pants"
A charge nurse in a long-term care facility observes an assistive personnel (AP) who
appears to be under the influence of alcohol. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first? - ansConfront the AP about suspected impairment
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse perform suctioning for a client who
has a tracheostomy. For which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse
should the charge nurse intervene? - ansSuction for 30 seconds
A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about floating to a
different unit. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates
an understanding of the teaching? - ans"I will document in the medical record the
support nurse who assists with planning care for my clients"
A charge nurse on a mental health unit is supervising a newly licensed nurse. For which
of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse should the supervising nurse
intervene? - ansTells a client he will lose his phone privileges if he does not take his
medication
A charge nurse working in a long-term care facility overhears two AP's in the nurses'
stations discussing a client who was just admitted. Which of the following actions should
the charge nurse take? - ansTell the APs to stop the conversation
A client comes to the clinic with reports to nasal congestion. Which of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate that the primary care provider will prescribe? -
ansPseudoephedrine (Sufaded)
A client has a large, deep ulcer on her right hip. The primary care provider has
prescribed a woman vacuum to be applied. Which of the following is an appropriate
nursing action? - ansMaintain hydrophillic material deep into the ulcer
A client is prescribed 2g of ampicillin. The pharmacy dispenses this medication in 500
mg tablets. Which of the following should the nurse give the client? - ans4 tablets
A client is requesting information from a nurse regarding the appointment of a health
care proxy. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate? - ansThe
person you appoint will make health care decision for you if you cannot do so yourself
A client who has asthma and is started on montelukast (Singular) returns to the clinic 1
month later. Which of the ff. indicates that the client is complying with this medication
regimen? - ansThe client takes the medication once daily at bedtime
,NGN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM 2023 WITH LATEST MAY 2023 QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS AS PER MARKIN
A Client with emphysema asks the nurse why he has difficulty exhaling. Which of the
following statements by the nurse is appropriate? - ans"Your windpipe is inflamed and
constricted"
A client's daughter calls the nurse requesting information about her mother's condition.
The client's chart does not specify that information can be released to the daughter.
Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? - ans"You will need to
contact your mother directly about her condition"
A nurse caring for the mother of a newborn finds the client crying in her room. The client
tells th nurse, "I don't think I can handle caring for a baby." Which of the following
nursing interventions is appropriate? - ansEncourage the client to share her feelings
A nurse discovers a fire in the trash can of a client's room. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? - ansEscort the client to a secure area
A nurse enters client's room and sees smoke coming from a wastebasket next to the
bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse first? - ansAssist the client to a
nearby waiting room
A nurse has administered cephalexin (Keflex) to a client. Which of the following is the
earliest indicator of an anaphylatic reaction? - ansWheezes.
Hypotension.
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is at 40 weeks of gestation and experiences
a sudden gush of vaginal fluids. Which of the following findings is evidence of an
obstetric complication? - ansAppears greenish-brown in color
A nurse in a clinic is obtaining a health history from a client scheduled to un- dergo a
cardiac catheterization in 2 days. Which of the ff. questions is the most im- portant for
the nurse to ask? - ans"Do you know if you're allergic to iodine?"
A nurse in a long-term care facility has received a change-of-shift report on four clients.
Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first? - ansA client who has
COPD and dementia and was agitated during the night shift
A nurse in a long-term care facility is assisting with the admission of a client who
requires oropharyngeal suction. Which of the ff. supplies does the nurse need to
perform this task? - ansYankauer catheter
A nurse in a long-term care facility is auscultating the lung sounds of a client who
reports shortness of breath and increase fatigue. Listen to the audio clip. Which of the
following lung sounds should the nurse report to the provider? - ansFine crackles
,NGN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM 2023 WITH LATEST MAY 2023 QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS AS PER MARKIN
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who has spinal cord injury. The
client is demonstrating manifestations of autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? - ansCheck the client for bladder distention.
Loosen the client's clothing.
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who uses a continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night for sleep apnea. The client reports daytime
sleepiness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ansCheck for
proper fit of the mask on the CPAP machine.
Provide activities during the day to stimulate the client.
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who has psoriasis. Which of
the following statements made by the client should she report to the provider? - ans"I try
not to look at the scales on my body"
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new
prescription for ferrous sulfate elixir. Which of the ff. statements by the client
demonstrates understanding of the teaching? - ans"I will rinse my mouth after taking
this medication"
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a school-age
child who has an active case of pediculosis capitis. Which of the following should be
included in the teaching? - ansWash the bed linens in hot water.
Clean the child's toys with 1:10 bleach solution.
A nurse in an acute care setting is preparing to administer medications to a client.
Which of the following actions should the nurse verify the client's identity? - ansVerify
the client's identity using a photograph
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a newly admitted client. Which of
the following should occur during the orientation phase of the nurse-client relationship? -
ansDefining responsibilities
A nurse in an urgent-care facility is collecting data from a client who is scheduled for a
procedure. Which of the ff. clinical manifestations indicates a possi- ble latex allergy? -
ansRhinorrhea
A nurse is administering hydromorphone (Dilaudid) to a client who is experiencing
postoperative pain. Which of the following is an adverse effect of this medication? -
ansUrinary Retention
A nurse is administering medication to a client. Which of the following actions is
appropriate for the nurse to take? - ansVerify with another nurse when calculating a new
dose of medication
, NGN ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM 2023 WITH LATEST MAY 2023 QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS AS PER MARKIN
A nurse is administering medication. A client states, "I know that the Inderal helps my
blood pressure, but I don't like the way it makes me feel. I don't think I'll take it today."
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ansAsks the client to describe
what he is experiencing
A nurse is admitting a client with active tuberculosis. Which of the following is an
appropriate nursing intervention? - ansPlace the client in a room that is ventilated to the
outside
A nurse is applying a condom catheter to a male client who is incontinent. Which of the
following is an appropriate technique to use? - ansLeave space between the tip of the
penis and the end of the condom catheter
A nurse is assisting a client to move up in bed. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - ansAsk the client to flex the hips and knees
A nurse is assisting in the admission of a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis to a
medical unit. Which of the ff. IV solutions the nurse anticipates administering first upon
admission? - ans0.9% sodium chloride
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is 8hr postpartum and has uterine atony
with increased bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select
all that apply) - ansAssist the client to empty her bladder
A nurse is assisting with a support group for clients who have experienced intimate
partner violence. The nurse should identify which of the following client statements as
indicating the greatest risk for violence? - ansI have decided to tell my husband I am
leaving him
A nurse is assisting with the care of a 36-year-old client who is at 16 weeks of gestation
and is scheduled for an amniocentesis. The nurse recognizes that the client
understands the amniocentesis is performed to identity - ansChromosomal
abnormalities
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client following electroconvulsive therapy for the
treatment of a depressive disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect 15 min following this procedure? - ansDisorientation
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is recieving IV therapy of 0.9% sodium
chloride. The client recieved 200mL more than prescribed in 1 hr because the infusion
pump was set incorrectly. Data collection reveals that the client is stable. This incident
does not meet the criteria of malpractice because - ansThe client was not harmed as a
result of the incident
