2023-2024 ATI Nursing Diagnosis Virtual Predictor Green Light Real Exam With Answers (180 Solved Questions)

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VIRTUAL ATI PREDICTOR GREEN LIGHT LATEST2023-2024 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS 180 QUESTIONSAND CORRECT ANSWERS ||ALREADY GRADED A+A nurse is caring for a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation following an amniocentesis. The nurseshould monitor the client for which of the following complications?A. VomitingB. HypertensionC. Epigastric painD. Contractions-ANSWER-D. ContractionsA nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client about methods to promote nighttimesleep. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?A. Stayin bed at least 1 hr if unable to fall asleepB. Take a 1 hr nap during the dayC. Perform exercises prior to bedtimeD. Eat a light snack before bedtime-ANSWER-D. Eat a light snack before bedtimeA nurse on a telemetry unit is caring for a client who becomes unconscious and whose monitor displaysventricular tachycardia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first after determining theclient does not have a palpable pulse?A. Assess heart soundsB. DefibrillateC. Establish IV accessD.Administer epinephrine-ANSWER-B. DefibrillateA nurse is admitting a client who 1 week postpartum and reports excessive vaginal bleeding. The nursedoes not speak the same language as the client. The client's partner and 10-year-old child areaccompanying her. Which of the following actions should thenurse take to gather the client's admission data?A. Have the client's child translate

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B. Allow the client's partner to translateC. Request a female interpreter through the facilityD. Ask a nursing student who speaks the same language as the client to translate-ANSWER-C. Request afemale interpreter through the facilityA nurse is caring for a client who is febrile. To reduce the client's fever, the nurse applies a coolingblanket. Which of the following findings indicates the client is having an adverse reaction to the cooling?a. Flushingb. Tachycardiac. Restlessnessd. Shivering-ANSWER-d. ShiveringA nurse is caring for a client who has deep-vein-thrombosis of the left lower extremity. Which of thefollowing actions should the nurse take? (Exhibit)A. Position the client with the affected extremity lower than the heartB. Withhold heparin IV infusionPTT-30-40 seconds; x2 if on heparinC. Administer acetaminophenD. Massage the affected extremity every 4 hr-ANSWER-B. Withhold heparin IV infusion PTT-30-40seconds; x2 if on heparinA nurse is reviewing assessment data from several clients. For which of the following clients should thenurse recommend referral to a dietitian?A. An older adult client who has a BMI of 24B. A client who has a nonhealing leg ulcerC. An older adult client who has presbyopiaD. A client who has an albumin level of 3.7g/dL (normal 3.4-5.4)-ANSWER-B. A client who has anonhealing leg ulcer8. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a chronic kidney disease and is receivinghemodialysis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?a. Eat 1 g/kg of protein per day

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b. Take magnesium hydroxide for indigestionc. Drink at least 3 L of fluid daily-Consume foods high in potassium-restrict-ANSWER-a. Eat 1 g/kg of protein per dayA nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral tube feedings. Which ofthe following places the client at risk for aspiration?A. Sitting in a high-Fowler's position during the feedingB. A history of gastroesophageal reflux diseaseC. Receiving a high osmolarity formulaD.A residual of 65 mL 1 hr postprandial?-ANSWER-B. A history of gastroesophageal reflux disease?A nurse is providing prenatal teaching to a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. The nurse should tellthe client that she will undergo which of the following screening tests at 16 weeks of gestation?A. Chorionic villus sampling-as early as 8 weeksB. Cervical cultures for chlamydia-1st appointment.C. Nonstress test-28 weeksD. Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein-16 to 18 weeks-ANSWER-D. Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein-16 to 18 weeksA nurse is caring for a client who is on bed rest. The nurse should recognize that which ofthe following findings is a complication of immobility?A. Decreased serum calcium levels-increased serum calciumB. Increased blood pressure-hypotensionC. Swollen area on calfD. Urinary frequency--ANSWER-C. Swollen areaon calf12. A nurse in acute care mental health facility is participating in a medication-education group. Theleader of the group uses a laissez-faire leadership style. Which of the following actions should the nurseexpect from the leader during the session?A .The leader encourages group members to remain silent until questions are called for

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B. The leader lecture about medication adverse effects to the group membersc. The leader allows the group to discuss whatever they would like to regarding theirmedicationsd. The leader has group members vote on what they would like to learn about during the session-ANSWER-d. The leader has group members vote on what they would like to learn about during thesessionA nurse is providing teaching about digoxinadministration to the parents of a toddler who has heartfailure. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?A "You can add the medication to a half-cup of your child's favorite juice."B "Repeat the dose if your child vomits within 1 hour after taking medication." XC "Limit your child's potassium intake while she is taking this medication."D "Have your child drink a small glass of water after swallowing the medication."-ANSWER-D "Haveyour child drink a small glass of water after swallowing the medication."A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a depressive disorder and a new prescription forphenelzine. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct theclient to avoid?A. GrapefruitB. SpinachC. Cottage cheese-cream cheese ok.D. Smoked salmon-ANSWER-D. Smoked salmonA nurse is planning care for a client who has COPD and weighs 99 lb. The provider has prescribed a dietof a 1.5 g protein/kg/day. How many grams of protein per day should thenurse include in the client'sdietary plan? (Round to the nearest whole number-ANSWER-a. 68A nurse is planning care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of thefollowing interventions should the nurse include in the plan?A. Encourage the client to spend time in the day roomB. Withdraw the client's TV privileges if he does not attend group therapy XC. Encourage the client to take frequent rest periods

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D. Place the client in seclusion when he exhibits signs of anxietyX-ANSWER-C. Encourage the client totake frequent rest periodsA parish nurse is leading a support group for clients whose family members have committed suicide.Which of the following strategies should the nurse plan to use during the group session?aEncourage clients to establish a timeline for their own grieving processb. Initiate a discussion with clients about ways to cope with changes in familydynamicsc Discourage clients from sharing negative aspects of their relationship with thedeceased personsd Assist clients in identifying ways suicide could have been prevented-ANSWER-b. Initiate a discussionwith clients about ways to cope with changes in familyA nurse manager observes two staff nurses reviewing the computer records of a client who is not undertheir care. Which of the following actions should the nurse manager take first?a Instruct the nurses to close the client's computer recordb Request the nurses present an in-service on client confidentialityc. Advise the nurses to read the facility's confidentiality policyd.d. Place documentation of the nurses' actions in the personnel file-ANSWER-a Instruct the nurses toclose the client's computer recordA nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and is taking clozapine. Whichof the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to the administration ofclozapine?a. Heart rate 58/minb. Fasting blood glucose 100 mg/dLc. Hgb 14 g/dLd. WBC count 2,900/mm3-also agranulocytosis same thing or soar throat.-ANSWER-d. WBC count2,900/mm3-also agranulocytosis same thing or soar throat.A nurse is caring for several clients on a medical-surgical unit. For which of the following nurses activitiesis it required that the nurse use sterile gloves?

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a. Inserting an NG tubeb. Administering total parenteral nutrition through a central venous access devicec. Initiating IV accessd. Performing tracheostomy care-ANSWER-d. Performing tracheostomy careA nurse is caring for a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation. Which of the following immunizationsshould the nurse give?a. Influenzab. Measles, mumps and rubellac. Human papilloma virusd. Varicella-ANSWER-a. InfluenzaA nurse is insertingan indwelling catheter for a male client. Which of the following actions should thenurse take?a. Perform the cleansing procedure with a fresh swab two timesb. Lift the penis so that it is perpendicular to the client's bodyc. Cleanse the tip of the penis in a side-to-side motiond. Pick up the catheter 13 cm (5 cm) from its tip-ANSWER-b. Lift the penis so that it is perpendicular tothe client's bodyA nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 14 weeks of gestation about findings to report totheprovider. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?a Bleeding gums-low plateletb Faintness upon risingc Swelling of the faced Urinary frequency-ANSWER-c. Swelling of the faceA nurse has received change-of-shiftreport for a group of clients. Which of the following actions shouldthe nurse take to manage time effectively?a. Document client care at the end of the shift

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b. Make the client to-do list for the dayc. Skip breaks until the client tasks are completedd. Focus on several client tasks at a time-ANSWER-b. Make the client to-do list for the dayA nurse is developing a plan of care for a newborn whose mother tested positive for heroin duringpregnancy. The newborn is experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome. Which of the following actionsshould the nurse include in the plan?a. Minimize noise in the newborn's environmentb. Administer naloxone to the newbornc. Swaddle the newborn with his legs extendedd. Maintain eye contact with the newborn during feedings-ANSWER-a. Minimize noise in the newborn'senvironmentA nurse is assessing the fontanels of an 8-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should thenurse recognize as an expected finding?A. The anterior fontanel is openb. The posterior fontanel is openc. Both fontanels are the same sized. Both fontanels show molding-ANSWER-A. The anterior fontanel is openA nurse is caring for client who has acute diverticulitis. Which of the following diets should the nurserecommend to the client? Diverticulosis-High fibera. High residueb. Lactose-freec. Gluten-freed. Low-fiber-ANSWER-d. Low-fiberA nurse is caring for a client who is 48 hr postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of thefollowing actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?A. Administer low-dose heparinB. Place the client on a full liquid diet

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C. Use an incentive spirometer every 3 hrD. Maintain the client on bed rest-ANSWER-A. Administer low-dose heparinA nurse is providing teaching to the parent of an infant who has a cleft lip palate. Which of the followingfeeding techniques should the nurse include in the teaching?A. Burp the infant frequently during feedingsB. Position the nipple at the front of the infant's mouthC. Hold the infant in a supine positionD. Use feeding devices without nipples-ANSWER-A. Burp the infant frequently during feedingsA nurse in an acute mental health care facility is prioritizing care for multiple clients. Which of thefollowing clients should the nurse see first?A. A client who depressive disorder and requires assistance with ADLsB. A client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder and is upset about a change in adaily routineC. A client who is taking clozapine to treat schizophrenia and reports sore throatD. A client who has narcissistic personally disorder and is mocking other during group therapy-ANSWER-C. A client who is taking clozapine to treat schizophrenia and reports sore throat31. A nurse is planning carefor a group of clients and is working with one licensed practical nurse (LPN)and one assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first to manageher time effectively?A. Develop an hourly time frame for tasksB . Schedule daily activitiesC. Determine goals of the dayD. Delegate tasks to the AP-ANSWER-C. Determine goals of the dayA nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who is in the manic phase of bipolardisorder. Which of the following behaviorsshould the nurse expect?A. Performance of ritualistic behaviors-ocdB. Suspiciousness and distrust-schizo

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C. Distractibility and poor judgmentD. Reports of physical discomfort-anxiety-ANSWER-C. Distractibility and poor judgmentA nurse is caring for an infant who has coarctation of the aorta. Which of the following should the nurseidentify as an expected finding?A Weak femoral pulses?-they get upper extremity yper, lower extremity hypoB Frequent nosebleeds-yesC Upper extremity hypotensionD Increased intracranial pressure-ANSWER-A Weak femoral pulses?-they get upper extremity yper,lower extremity hypoA nurse is developing an in-service about personality disorders. Which of the following informationshould the nurse include when discussing borderline personality disorder?A. "The client might act seductively"-histrionicB. "The client is overly concerned about minor details"-ocdC. "The client exhibits impulsive behavior"D. "The client is exceptionally clingy to others"-dependent-ANSWER-C. "The client exhibits impulsivebehaviorA nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube with a water seal drainage system. Upon assessment,the nurse notes tidaling in the water seal. Which of the following is an explanation for the tidaling?TIDLING IN WATER SEAL AND CONTINUOUS IN SUCTION CHAMBER OKAY! WATER SEAL BUBBLING IS AIRLEAK.A. There is a loop of tubing below the drainage systemB. The system is working properlyC. The lung has re-expandedD. The tubing is partially obstructed by clots-ANSWER-B. The system is working properlyA nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is experiencing stimulant withdrawal.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?A. Runny noseB. Decreased appetite-Increased appetite

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C. Muscle spasmsD. Fatigue, agitated anxiety, increased appetite-ANSWER-D. Fatigue, agitated anxiety, increasedappetiteA charge nurse is teaching new staff members about factors that increase a client's risk to becomeviolent. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include as the best predictor of futureviolence?A. A history of being in prisonB. Experiencing delusionsC. Male genderD. Previous violent behavior-ANSWER-D. Previous violent behaviorA nurse is preparing to feed anewly admitted client who has dysphagia. Which of the following actionsshould the nurse plan to take?A. Instruct the client to lift her chin when swallowing XB. Talk to the client during feeding XC. Discourage the client from coughing during feedingsD. Sit at or below the client's eye level during feedings-ANSWER-D. Sit at or below the client's eye levelduring feedingsA nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a depressive disorder and a new prescription foramitriptyline. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of theteaching?A. "I expect this medication to raise my blood pressure"B. "I should take this medication on an empty stomach"C. "I can continue to take St. John's wort while taking this medication"d "I know it will be a couple of weeks before the medication helps me feel better"-ANSWER-D. "I knowit will be a couple of weeks before the medication helps me feel better"A nurse is developing a nutritional care plan for a client who has COPD and severe dyspnea. To promoteintake, which of the following actions should the nurse include inthe plan of care?

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A. Ambulate the client before each mealB. Offer the client three large meals each day XC. Administer a bronchodilator after mealsD. Limit fluid intake with meals YES drinking before and after can bloat you-ANSWER-D. Limit fluidintake with meals YES drinking before and after can bloat youA nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who has major depressive disorder. Which ofthe following actions should the nurse take first? (Exhibit)A. Encourage the client to verbalize feelings *B. Assess for hopelessnessC. Implement seizure precautions for the clientD. Administer ondansetron to the client for nauseaObtain the client'sweight-ANSWER-A. Encourage the client to verbalize feelings *A home health nurse is completing screenings for elder abuse during client visits. Which of the followingfindings should the nurse identify as an indication of potential elder abuse?A. A client who lives with family members and begins to take more responsibility of self-careB. A client who reports being given sedative medications by family membersC. A client who is taking warfarin and has several small bruises on her shins and handsD. A client who schedules multiple visits with his provider every month-ANSWER-B. A client whoreports being given sedative medications by family membersA nurse is planning care for a client who is to receive alteplase recombinant for a thrombus in thecoronary artery. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? ALTEPLASETREATS STROKES, HEART ATTACKS AND CLOTS.A. Administer medications intramuscularly X-it is IVB. Provide a diet low in protein X-whyC. Observe for bruising of the skin-check for bleedingD. Monitor vital signs every hour for the first 4 hr-X every 15 min for the first hour-ANSWER-C. Observefor bruising of the skin-check for bleeding

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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an appendectomy and is receivinggentamicin. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect ofthis medication?A.Creatinine 2.3 mg/dL (0.6-1.2) nephrotoxicityB. Respiratory rate 22/minC. 2+ pitting edema of the anklesD. Hgb 8.7 g/dL-ANSWER-A. Creatinine 2.3 mg/dL (0.6-1.2) nephrotoxicityA nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a client who is homelessand has a decubitusulcer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as a client advocate?A. Gather dressing supplies for the client's dischargeB. Provide client teaching about nutritionC. Consult with the facility's quality improvement teamD. Contact the facility's case management department?-ANSWER-D. Contact the facility's casemanagement department?A nurse is caring for client who has diarrhea and is receiving intermittent enteral feedings. Which of thefollowing actions should the nurse take?A. Discard the open can of formula after 36 hr-B. Administer feedings at a slower rate---can give d10W.C. Flush the tube with 10 mL of water after feedingsD. Provide chilled formula-room temperature-ANSWER-B. Administer feedings at a slowerrate---cangive d10W.A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a new prescription for hydromorphone. Whichof the following actions should the nurse take?A. Withhold the medication if the client does not appear to be in painB. Withhold the medication if the client has a feverC. Document administration of the medication upon removal from the medicationdispensing systemd. Count the current number of unit doses available in the medication

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dispensing system-ANSWER-d. Count the current number of unit doses available in the medicationdispensing systemA nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who asks about using acupuncture to manage hisosteoarthritis pain. The nurse should identify which of the following conditions as a contraindication forreceiving this treatment?a. Herpes zosterb. Hypertensionc. Obesityd. Hypothyroidism-ANSWER-a. Herpes zosterA nurse is assessing a client following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should thenurse report to the provider?A. Temperature 37.6 C (99.7 F)B. Urinary output 20 mL/hrC. Blood pressure 100/70 mm HgD. Serious drainage on abdominal dressing-ANSWER-B. Urinary output 20 mL/hrA nurse in a long-term care facility is admitting a client who has dementia. Which of the followingactions should the nurse take to reduce the risk for client injury?A. Place the bedside table at the foot of the bedB. Keep the television on during the nightC. Assist the client tothe toilet frequentlyD. Raise the side rails up when the client is in bed-ANSWER-C. Assist the client to the toilet frequentlyA certified IV nurse is providing education about peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) to a newlylicensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates anunderstanding of the teaching?A. "Use a vein in the middle of the lower arm to insert a PICC"-above elbow, below shoulderB. "Flush a PICC using a 3-mililiter syringe"-10 mLC. "Informed consent is required prior to a PICC placement"

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D. "Position the client's arm in adduction for PICC placement"-ANSWER-C. "Informed consent isrequired prior to a PICC placement"A nurse is teaching self-administration of insulin glargine to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?A. "I will take this insulin before meals"B. "I will notmix this insulin with other types of insulin"C. "I will rotate the injection sites between my arm and my thigh" (abdomen)D. "I will shake the vial to mix the insulin" (you must roll)-ANSWER-B. "I will not mix this insulin withother types of insulin"A nurse is caring for a client who is immunocompromised. Which of the following antiseptic solutionsshould the nurse use to perform hand hygiene?A. Isopropyl alcoholB. BleachC. ChlorhexidineD. Povidone-iodine-ANSWER-C. ChlorhexidineA nurse is assessing a client in the emergency department. Which of the following actions should thenurse take first? (exhibit)a. Place the client on a cooling blanketB. Obtain arterial blood gas levelsC. Elevate the head of the client's bed to 30D. Administer an analgesic-ANSWER-B. Obtain arterial blood gas levelsA nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn about newborn genetic screening. Which ofthe following statements should the nurse include in 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 the test"

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