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2023 ATI RN Proctored Exam with Answers (71 Solved Questions) - Page 1 preview imageATI RN MEDSURG 2020/2021 PROCTORED EXAM11A nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a burn injury.After securing theclient's Airway which of the following interventions should the nurse takefirst?Cleanse the client woundAdminister AnalgesicmedicationIncrease theroom temperature Start anIV with a large bore needle2A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous access device and notes the tubinghas become disconnected. The client develops dyspnea and tachycardia. Which of thefollowing actions should the nursetake first?Obtain ABGvaluesPerforman ECGTurn the client to his left sideClamp the catheter94.A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has impaired immune system due tochemotherapy.Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?Wash your perineal area 2 times each day with antimicrobial soapChange the water in your drinking glass every 4 hoursp.581 avoid fluids sitting atroom temp forlonger than 1hrWash your toothbrush in the dishwasher once each monthp.581 wash toothbrush daily indishwasherChange your pet litter box dailyp.581 avoid changingpet’slitter box1A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colonresection. Which of thefollowing findings should the nurse report to the surgeon?a.Heart rate 90/minb.Absent bowel soundsnormal findings after major bowel surgery; takesseveral days to returnto normal.
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2023 ATI RN Proctored Exam with Answers (71 Solved Questions) - Page 3 preview imagec.Hgb 8.2 g/dld.Gastric pH of 3.0Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging.2.A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the followingmedications shouldthe nurse plan to administer?a.Desmopressinb.Regular insulinc.Furosemided.Lithium carbonateRationale: Diabetes Insipidus has decreased ADH. Administer Desmopressin/Vasopressinincrease ADH and keepspt. on urinating3.A nurse is admitting a client who has arthritic pain and reports taking ibuprofenseveral times daily for3 years. Which of the following test should the nurse monitor?a.Fasting blood glucoseb.Stool for occult bloodc.Urine for white blood cellsd.Serum calciumRationale:ATI Pharm 16. Pg. 485 Ibuprofen (NSAIDs) monitor for GI bleed (bloody, tarry stools,abd pain).4.A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client. Which of the followingactions should the nursetake first (Click on the “Exhibit” button for additionalinformation about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories ofdata.)a.Obtain a sputum sample for cultureb.Prepare the client for a chest x-rayc.Initiate airborne precautionsd.Administer ondansertron.Rationale: No idea what the Exhibit is all about; wont be able to answer it.5.A nurse is contacting the provider for a client who has cancer and isexperiencing breakthroughpain. Which of the following prescriptions should
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2023 ATI RN Proctored Exam with Answers (71 Solved Questions) - Page 4 preview image3the nurse anticipate?a.Transmucosal fentanylb.Intramuscular meperidinec.Oral acetaminophend.IntravenousdexamethasoneRationale:ATIpg. 276.A nurse is admitting a client who reports chest pain and has been placed on a telemetrymonitor. Which ofthe following should the nurse analyze to determine whether theclient is experiencing a myocardial infarction?a.PR intervalb.QRS durationc.T waved.ST segmentRationale: ST elevation indicates MI. ST depression indicates ischemia7.A nurse is teaching a client who has ovarian cancer about skin care following radiationtreatment. Whichof the following instructions should the nurse include?a.Pat the skin on the radiation site to dry it
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2023 ATI RN Proctored Exam with Answers (71 Solved Questions) - Page 5 preview imageb.Apply OTC moisturizer to the radiation sitec.Cover the radiation site loosely with a gauze wrap before dressingd.Use a soft washcloth to clean the area aroundthe radiationsite Rationale: pg. 584. Dry the area thoroughlyusing patting motions.8.A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. The nurseobserves that the client has bounding peripheral pulses, hypertension, and distendedjugular veins. The nurse should anticipateadministering which of the followingprescribed medications?a.Diphenhydramineb.Acetaminophenc.Pantoprazoled.FurosemideRationale: S/S may indicate fluid retention or heart failure. It is important to administerdiuretics to preventcardiovascular/respiratory distress.9.A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate IV for thetreatment of hypomagnesemia. Which of the following findings indicateseffectiveness of the medication?a.Lungs clearb.Apical pulse 82/minc.Hyperactive bowel soundsd.Blood pressure 90/50 mm HgRationale: ATI p. 494: s/s of hypomagnesemia consist of hypoactive bowel sounds, constipation,paralytic ileus. Soeffectiveness would indicate opposite of this10.A nurse is reviewing a client’s ABG results pH 7.42, PaC02 30 mm Hg, and HCO3 21mEq/L. The nurseshould recognize these findings as indication of which of thefollowing conditions?a.Metabolic acidosisb.Metabolic alkalosisc.Compensated respiratory alkalosisd.Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
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2023 ATI RN Proctored Exam with Answers (71 Solved Questions) - Page 6 preview image5Rationale: because the HCO3 21 trying to compensate for respiratory alkalosis11.A nurse is caring for a client who has a deep partial thickness burns over 15% ofher body which ofthe following labs should the nurse expect during the first 24hoursA.Decreased BUN ELEVATED DT fluid lossB.Hypoglycemia (High due to stress)C.Hypoalbuminemia (Low due to fluid loss)D.Decreased Hematocrit (Elevated due to 3rd spacing during resuscitation phase)(Page 481 ch 75 med surge ati pdf 10.0)12.A nurse is caring for a client who has dumping syndrome following a gastrectomy,which of the followingactions should the nurse take ?a.Offer the client high carbohydrate meal options (High fat, high protein, low fiber,low to moderatecarbs page 317, chapter 49 Peptic ulcer disease med surge ati pdf10.0)b.Provide the client with four full meals a day (Small frequent meals)c.Encourage the client to to drink at least 360 ml of fluids with meals (Eliminate liquidswith meals for 1hr prior and following a meal)d.Have the client lie down for 30 minutes after meals (Lying down after a mealslows the movementof food within the intestines)13.A nurse is teaching a group of young adult clients about risk factors for hearing loss.Which of the followingfactors should the nurse include in the teaching? SATA. (p.70chapter 13)Born with a high weightChronic infections of themiddle earUse a loop diureticPerforation of the ear drum
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2023 ATI RN Proctored Exam with Answers (71 Solved Questions) - Page 7 preview imageFrequent exposure to low volume noise14.A nurse is preparing to administer fresh frozen plasma to a client . Which of the followingactions should thenurse take? (Chapter 92 page 606 med surge ati pdf 10.0)Administer the plasma immediately after thawing (Blood must be warm, you also have a30 minute window to give it sobacteria doesn’tgrow. So itdoesn’tnecessarily have to beright away.)Transfuse the plasma over 4 hour (Can be in 2 to 4 hours)Hold the transfusion if the client is actively bleeding (YOU HAVE TO GIVE IT.That’sthe whole point! The patient is losing blood so you have to replace it. We givefresh frozen plasma because he or she may have clotting deficiencies)Administer the transfusion through a 24 gauge saline lock (Has to be a 18 or 20 gauge)15.A nurse is assessing a clients who reports numbness and tingling of his toes and exhibits apositive TROUSSEAU. Which of the following electrolyte imbalance should the nursesuspect? (ch 44 page 277 MSATI PDF 10.0)HypoatremiaHyperchloremiaHypermagnesemiaHypocalcemia (low calcium = low ca causes increased firing = spasms. Learned this isLVN school.)16.A home health nurse is teaching a clients how to care for a peripherally centralcatheter in his right arm.Which of the following statements should the nurse includein the teaching?(Chapter 27 cardiovascular diagnostics and therapeutic procedures p. 165 MS ATI PDF 10.0)Change the transparent dressing over the insertion site every 48 hours - transparent dressingcan be up to 7 daysClean the insertion site with mild soap and water - when showering, mustinsertion site must be covered !!!!!No water can be in it .Measure your right arm circumference once weekly- does not say in the chapter
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2023 ATI RN Proctored Exam with Answers (71 Solved Questions) - Page 8 preview image7Use a 10 milliliter syringe when flushing the catheter - flush with 10 ml NS b4 and aftermedadministration17.A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous access device. Which of thefollowing assessmentfindings should the nurse report to the provider?(P.166 MS ATI PDF 10.0)RBC count of 4.7 million/mm 3BUN 22 mg/ dl - not dramatically high enough to pay attention to.WBC count of 16,000/ mm 3 - phlebitis is a complication , infection is a complicationthat can happen 7days after insertion , also temp increase if 1 degree can happen.Blood glucose of 120 mg/dl18.A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has chronic kidney disease and adecreased glomerularfiltration rate. Which of the following statements by the clientindicates an understanding of the teaching? (p.382 chapter 59)I will spread my protein allowances over the entire day - the doctor issue the patient anallowed amountof protein so its ok.I should increase my intake of canned salmon to three times per week (NO SODIUM)I will season my food with lemon pepper rather than salt(We do not want to give thedietary sodium, potassium, phosphorus , and magnesium. Idon’t knowwhat lemon pepperhas, but we want to RESTRICTsodium, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium.)I should limit my intake of hard cheese to 3 ounces each day (NO SODIUM at all)19.A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripherally inserted central catheter. The client isreceiving an antibioticvia intermittent IV bolus. Which of the following actions should thenurse take? (PAGE 166 ch 27 MS ATI PDF 10.0)
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2023 ATI RN Proctored Exam with Answers (71 Solved Questions) - Page 9 preview imageAdminister 20 ml of 0.9 sodium chloride after each dose of medication (you only flush with 10ml of NS, not20.20 is for flushing blood)Flush the catheter using a 5 ml syringe - you use a 10mL syringe to flushVerify the placement with an x ray prior to the initial doseChange the transparent membranes dressing daily (dressing can last for up to 7 days)20.A nurse is teaching a client using a metered dose rescue inhaler. Which of the followingstatements should thenurse include in the teaching?Do not shake your inhaler before use (suppose to shake it)Exhale fully before bringing the inhaler to your lipsDepress the canister after you inhale (depress the canister before inhaling, and 5seconds later you inhale)Use peroxide to clean the mouthpiece if your inhaler (warmwater)Textbook pg 573.21.A nurse is assessing the pain status of a group of clients. Which of the following findingsindicate a client isexperiencing referred pain? (page 30)A client who has angina reports substernal chest painA client who has pancreatitis reports pain in the left shoulder - referred pain is pain thatis felt in ANOTHER PLACE THAT IS NOT IN THE SAME AREA AS WHERE THEPAIN SHOULD BE FELT.THE PAIN IS FELT SOMEWHERE ELSEA client who is postoperative reports incisional painA client who has peritonitis reports generalized abdominal pain22.A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned from surgery with an external fixator tothe left tibia. Whichof the following assessments findings requires immediate interventionby the nurse? (p .456 MS ATI PDF10.0 chapter 71)The client reports a pain level of 7 on a scale from 0 -10 at the operative site. (This foojust came fromsurgery so pain is normal for post op patients for first couple of hours.)The clients capillary refill in the left toe is 6 seconds sxs of compartment syndrome.ABCs arecompromised. (Cap refill should be below 3 seconds. This is sxs forcompartment syndrome. Untreated can lead to necrosis.)
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