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ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions and Answers with correct answers Graded A ATI Comprehensive Predictor 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a... cute mania. The nurse obtained a verbal prescription for restraints. Which of the following should the actions the nurse take? A. Request a renewal of the prescription every 8 hr. B. Check the client’s peripheral pulse rate every 30 min C. Obtain a prescription for restraint within 4 hr. D. Document the client’s condition every 15 minutes 2. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? a. Offer small amounts of clear liquids 6 hr following surgery (assess for gag reflex first) b. Give cromolyn nebulizer solution every 6 hr (for asthma) c. Apply a warm compress to the operative site every 4 hr d. Administer analgesics on a scheduled basis for the first 24 hr 3. 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 cardiac monitoring b. A client who has diabetes mellitus and a hemoglobin A1C of 6.8% c. A client who has epidural analgesia and weakness in the lower extremities d. A client who has a hip fracture and a new onset of tachypnea 4. A nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal nicotine patch for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse tak e? a. Shave hairy areas of skin prior to application (apply to hairless, clean & dry areas to promote absorption; avoid oily or broken skin) b. Wear gloves to apply the patch to the client’s skin c. Apply the patch within 1 hr of removing it from the protective pouch (apply immediately) d. Remove the previous patch and place it in a tissue (fold patch in half with sticky sides pressed together) 5. A nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? a. A client who was just given a glass of orange juice for a low blood glucose level b. A client who is schedule for a procedure in 1 hr (can wait) c. A client who has 100 mL fluid remaining in his IV bag (can wait) d. A client who received a pain medication 30 min ago for postoperative pain 6. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral tube feedings. Which of the following places the client at risk for aspiration? a. A history of gastroesophageal reflux disease b. Receiving a high osmolarity formula c. Sitting in a high-Fowler’s position during the feeding d. A residual of 65 mL 1hr postprandial 7. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has Cushing’s disease. The nurse should expect the client to have an increase in which of the following laboratory values?a. Serum glucose level- increased b. Serum calcium level-decreased c. Lymphocyte count- decreased immune system. d. Serum potassium level- decreased e. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation following an amniocentesis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications? • Vomiting • Hypertension • Epigastric pain • Contractions f. A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client about methods to promote nighttime sleep. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? • Stay in bed at least 1 hr if unable to fall asleep • Take a 1 hr nap during the day • Perform exercises prior to bedtime • Eat a light snack before bedtime g. A nurse on a telemetry unit is caring for a client who becomes unconscious and whose monitor displays ventricular tachycardia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first after determining the client does not have a palpable pulse? • Assess heart sounds • Defibrillate • Establish IV access • Administer epinephrine h. A nurse is admitting a client who 1 week postpartum and reports excessive vaginal bleeding. The nurse does not speak the same language as the client. The client’s partner and 10-year-old child are accompanying her. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to gather the client’s admission data? • Have the client’s child translate • Allow the client’s partner to translate • Request a female interpreter through the facility • Ask a nursing student who speaks the same language as the client to translate 8. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? e. Offer small amounts of clear liquids 6 hr following surgery (assess for gag reflex first) f. Give cromolyn nebulizer solution every 6 hr (for asthma) g. Apply a warm compress to the operative site every 4 hr h. Administer analgesics on a scheduled basis for the first 24 hr 9. 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? e. A client who has sinus arrhythmia and is receiving cardiac monitoring f. A client who has diabetes mellitus and a hemoglobin A1C of 6.8% g. A client who has epidural analgesia and weakness in the lower extremities h. A client who has a hip fracture and a new onset of tachypnea 10. A nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal nicotine patch for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse tak e? e. Shave hairy areas of skin prior to application (apply to hairless, clean & dry areas to promote absorption; avoid oily or broken skin) f. Wear gloves to apply the patch to the client’s skin g. Apply the patch within 1 hr of removing it from the protective pouch (apply immediately) h. Remove the previous patch and place it in a tissue (fold patch in half with sticky sides pressed together) Open the below link to download 13 different versions of the exam. The bundle includes 2 items. For this exam download the first or second item. https://www.stuvia.com/bundle/58596/ati-comprehensive-predictor-exam-13-versions-latest-2020-verified-answers-complete-guide-for-exam-preparation For other ATI exam check below link https://www.stuvia.com/bundle/58595/ati-proctored-exam-community-health-comprehensive-fundamentals-maternity-maternal-newborn-leadership-leadership-management-pharmacology-pediatric-mental-health-med-surg-multiple-versions-latest-2020 [Show More]

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