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2019 ATI RN Comprehensive Exam with Answers (147 Solved Questions) - Page 1 preview image8. a nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt restraints.Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include?A. Remove the client’s restraint every 4hrB. Document the client’s condition every 15 minC. Attach the restrain to the bed’s side railsD. Request a PRN restrain prescription for clients who are aggressive11. A nurse in a provider’s office is reviewing the laboratory resultsof a group of clients. The nurse should identify that which of thefollowing sexually transmitted infections is a nationally notifiableinfectious disease that should be reported to the state healthdepartment?A. ChlamydiaB. Human papillomavirusC. CandidiasisD. Herps simplex virus17. A nurse is assessing a newborn who has a blood glucose level of30 mg/dl. Which of the following manifestations should the nurseexpect?A. Loose stoolsB. JitterinessC. HypertoniaD. Abdominal distention19. A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about clientsdesignating a health care proxy in situations that require a durablepower of attorney for heal care (DPSHC). Which of the followinginformation should the charge nurse include?A. “The proxy should make health care decisions for the clientregardless of the client’sability to do so.”B. “The proxy can make financial decisions if the need arises.”C. “The proxy can make treatment decisions if the client is underanesthesia.”D. “The proxy should manage legal issues for the client.”21. A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of depression andis experiencing a situational crisis. Which of the following actionsshould the nurse take first?A. Confirm the client’s perception of the eventB. Notify the client’s support systemC. Help the client identify personal strengthsD. Teach the client relaxation techniques29. A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease.The client’s adult child asks the nurse about becoming a livingkidney donor for her father. Which of the following condition in thechild’s medical history should the nurse identify as a contraindicationto the procedure?A. AmputationB. OsteoarthritisC. HypertensionD. Primary glaucoma30. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a group of clients.The nurse should recommend a referral to a dietitianA. A client who has a prescription for warfarin and states “I will needto limit how muchspinach I eat”.B. A client who has gout and states, “I can continue to eat anchovieson my pizza.”C. A client who has a prescription for spironolactone and states “Iwill reduce my intake offoods that contain potassium”.D. A client who has (Unable to read) and states “I’ll plan to take mycalcium carbonate witha full glass of water”.31. A nurse is assessing a child who is being treated for bacterialpneumonia. The nurse notes an increase in the child’s glucose. Thenurse should identify this finding as an adverse effect of which of thefollowing medicationsA. Methylprednisolone.B. Ondansetron.C. Guaifenesin.D. Amoxicillin37. A nurse is assessing a client who is in active labor. Which of thefollowing findings should the nurse report to the provider?A. Contractions lasting 80 secondsB. FHR baseline 170/minC. Early decelerations in the FHRD. Temperature 37.4C (99.3)40. A nurse is preparing to measure a temperature of an infant. Whichof the following action should the nurse take?A. Place the tip of the thermometer under the center of the infant’saxilla.B. Pull the pinna of the infant’s ear forward before inserting theprobe.C. Insert the probe 3.8 cm (1.5in) into the infant’s rectum.D. Insert the thermometer in front of the infant’s tongue.41. A nurse is planning care for a client who has bipolar disorder andis experiencing mania. Which of the following interventions shouldthe nurse include in the plan?A. Encourage the client to spend time in the day roomB. Withdraw the client’s TV privileges is the does not attend grouptherapyC. Encourage the client to take frequent rest periodsD. Place the cline in seclusion when he exhibits signs of anxiety44. a nurse is preparing an in-service for a group of nurses aboutmalpractice issues in nursing. Which of the following examplesshould the nurse include in the teaching?A. Leaving a nasogastric tube clamped after administering oralmedicationB. Documenting communication with a provider in the progressnotes of the client’s medical recordsC. Administering potassium via IV bolusD. Placing a yellow bracelet on a client who is at risk for falls46. The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who isrequesting combination oral contraceptives. Which of the followingconditions in the client’s history is a contradiction to the use of oralcontraceptives?A. Hyperthyroidism.B. Thrombophlebitis.C. Diverticulosis.D. Hypocalcemia
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2019 ATI RN Comprehensive Exam with Answers (147 Solved Questions) - Page 3 preview image51. a Nurse is working with a client who has an anxiety disorder andis in the orientation phase of the therapeutic relationship. Which ofthe following statements should the nurse make during this phase?A. “Let’s talk about how you can change your response to stress.”B. “We should establish our roles in the initial session.”C. “Let me show you simple relaxation exercises to manage stress.”D. “We should discuss resources to implement in your daily life.”52. A staff nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse suction aclient’s tracheostomy. Which of the following requires interventionby the staff nurse?A. Waits 2 minutes between suctions.B. Encourages the client to cough during suctioning.C. Apply suctioning for 15 seconds.D. Inserts the catheter without applying suction53. A nurse is teaching at a community health fair about electrical fireprevention. Which of the following information should the nurseinclude in the teaching?A. Use three pronged grounded plugs.B. Cover extension cords with a rug.C. Check the tingling sensations around the cord to ensure theelectricity is working.D. Remove the plug from the socket by pulling the cord.56. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is 14 weeks ofgestation about findings to report to the provider. Which of thefollowing findings should the nurse include in the teaching?A. Bleeding gumsB. Faintness upon risingC. Swelling of the faceD. Urinary frequency60. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who hasbeen having lithium carbonate for the past 12 months. The nursenotes a lithium level of 0.8 mEq/L. Which of the following ordersfrom the provider should the nurse expect?A. Withhold the next dose.B. Increase the dosage.C. Discontinue the medication.D. Administer the medication.61. A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client aboutmethods to promote nighttime sleep. Which of the followinginstructions should the nurse include?A. Stay in bed at least 1hr if unable to fall asleepB. Take 1 hr nap during the dayC. Perform exercise prior to bedD. Eat a light snack before bedtime62. A nurse is caring for a client who has fibromyalgia and requestspain medication. Which of the following medications should thenurse administer?A. PregabalinB. LorazepamC. ColchicineD. Codeine.64. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine 4 mg viaIV bolus every 4 hr. PRN. The nurse should monitor for which of thefollowing adverse effects?A. Productive cough.B. Urinary retention.C. RhinitisD. Fever.65. A nurse is interviewing the partner of a client who was admittedin the manic phase of bipolar disorder. The partner states “I don’tknow what to do. Everything has been happening so quickly.” Whichof the following by the nurse is therapeutic?A. “Can you talk about what happens with your partner at home?”B. “Why do you think your partner’s symptoms are progressing soquickly?”C. “You should make sure your partner takes the prescribedmedication.”D. “You did the right thing by bringing your partner in fortreatment.”67. A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive a transfusion ofpacked RBCs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?A. Prime IV tubing with 0.9% sodium chloride.B. Use a 24-gauge IV catheterC. Obtain filter less IV tubing.D. Place blood in the warmer for 1 hr.68. A nurse is admitting a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis.Which of the following types of continuous infusions should thenurse initiate?A. 0.9% normal saline.B. NPH insulin.C. Glargine insulin.D. 0.45% saline.71. A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for a group of clients.Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to assess first?A. A client who has sinus arrhythmia and is receiving monitoringB. A client who has a hip fracture and a new onset of tachypneaC. A client who has epidural analgesia and weakness in the lowerextremitiesD. A client who has diabetes and a hemoglobin A1C of 6.8%72. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a newdiagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome. Which of the followingrecommendations should the nurse include?A. Consume food high in bran fiberB. Increase intake of milk productsC. Sweeten foods with fructose corn syrupD. Increase foods high in gluten77. A nurse is caring for an infant who has coaction of the aorta.Which of the following should the nurse identify as an expectedfinding?A. Weak femoral pulsesB. Frequent nosebleedsC. Upper extremity hypotensionD. Increased intracranial pressure80. A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the adverse effectsof sertraline. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurseinclude?A. Excessive sweatingB. Increased urinary frequencyC. Dry coughD. Metallic taste in mouth
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2019 ATI RN Comprehensive Exam with Answers (147 Solved Questions) - Page 4 preview image82. A nurse is providing teaching about patient-controlled analgesia(PCA) to a client. Which of the following statements should the nurseinclude in the teaching?A. “The PCA will deliver a double dose of medication when youpush the button twice.”B. “You can adjust the amount of pain medication you receive bypushing on the keypad.”C. “Continuous PCA infusion is designed to allow fluctuating plasmamedication levels.”D. “You should push the button before physical activity to allowmaximum pain control.”83. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and isreceiving long-acting insulin for blood glucose management. Thenurse should anticipate administering which of the following types ofinsulin?A. Glargine insulin. (lantus)B. Regular insulin.C. NPH insulin.D. Insulin aspart.(novolog)84. A nurse is caring for a toddler who has acute lymphocyticleukemia. In which of the following should the toddler participate?A. Looking at alphabet flashcards.B. Playing with a large plastic truck.C. Use scissors cut out paper shapes.D. Watching a cartoon in the dayroom.93. A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and note theFHR baseline has been100/min for the past 15 min. The nurse shouldidentify which of the following conditions as a possible cause of fetalbradycardia?A. Maternal feverB. Fetal anemiaC. Maternal hypoglycemiaD. Chorioamnionitis95. A charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is assisting with theemergency response plan following an external disaster in thecommunity. In anticipation of multiple client admissions, which ofthe following current clients should the nurse recommend for earlydischarge?A. A client who has COPD and a respiratory rate of 44/minB. A client who has cancer with a sealed implant for radiation therapyC. A client who is receiving heparin for deep-vein thrombosisD. A client who is 1 day postoperative following a vertebroplasty97. A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn geneticscreening. Which of the following statement should the nurse includein the teaching?A. “This test should be performed after your baby is 24 hours old.”B. “A nurse will draw blood from your baby’s inner elbow.”C. “Your baby will be given 2 ounces of water to drink prior to thetest.”D. “This test will be repeated when your baby is 2 months old.”99. A nurse is admitting a client who had a stroke and exhibits facialdrooping, drooling and hoarseness. Which of the following is thenurse’s priority?A. Refer the client to a speech language pathologist.B. Monitor the client’s prealbumin levelsC. Measure the client’s weight.D. Place the client on NPO status100. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has heart failureand a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the followingstatements should the nurse make?A. “Taking furosemide can cause your potassium levels to be high”B. “Eat foods that are high in sodium”C. “Rise slowly when getting out of bed”D. “Taking furosemide can cause you to be overhydrated”102. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic pancreatitis.Which of the following dietaryrecommendations should the nurse make?A. Coffee with creamer.B. Lettuce with sliced avocados.C. Broiled skinless chicken breast with brown rice.D. Warm toast with margarine103. A nurse is caring for a client who asks for information regardingorgan donation. Which ofthe following should the nurse make?A. “I cannot be a witness for your consent to donate.”B. “Your name cannot be removed once you are listed on the organdonor list.”C. “Your desire to be an organ donor must be documented inwriting.”D. “You must be at least 21 years of age to become an organ donor.”107. A nurse is preparing to assess a 2-week-old newborn. Which ofthe following actions should the nurse plan to take?A. Obtain the newborn’s body temperature using a tympanicthermometer.B. FACES pain scale.C. Auscultate the newborn’s apical pulse for 60 seconds.D. Measure the newborn’s head circumference over the eyebrowsand below the occipital prominence.111. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 33 weeks of gestationfollowing an amniocentesis. The nurse should monitor the client forwhich of the following complications?A. VomitingB. HypertensionC. Epigastric painD. Contractions112. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks gestation, is inactive labor, and has ruptured membrane. Which of the followingactions should the nurse take?A. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.B. Apply fetal heart rate monitor.C. Initiate fundal massage.D. Initiate an oxytocin IV infusion.114. A nurse is caring for a 5-month-old infant who hasmanifestations of severe dehydration and a prescription for paternalfluid therapy. The guardian asks. “What are the indications that mybaby needs an IV?” Which of the following responses should thenurse make?A. “Your baby needs an IV because she is not producing any tears”B. “Your baby needs an IV because her fontanels are budging”C. “Your baby needs an IV because she is breathing slower thannormal”
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