ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM
1. A nurse on a med surg unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4
clients. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP?
A. Feeding a client wh
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ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM
1. A nurse on a med surg unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4
clients. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP?
A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia
B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk with a quad cane
C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence
D. Applying a sterile dressing to a pressure ulcer
Answer: C
2. A nurse is delegating the ambulation of a client who had knee arthroplasty 5
days ago to an AP. Which of the following info should the nurse share with the
AP?
Select all:
A. the roommate is up independently
B. The client ambulates with his slippers on over his antiembolic stockings
C. The client uses a front wheeled walker when ambulating
D. The client had pain meds 30 minutes ago
E. The client is allergic to codeine
F. the client ate 50 % of his breakfast this morning
Answer: B
C
D
3. An RN is making assignments for client care to an LPN at the beginning of the
shift. Which of the following assignments should the LPN question?
A. Assisting a client who is 24 hr postop to use an incentive spirometer
B. Collecting a clean catch urine specimen from a client who was admitted on the
previous shift
C. providing nasopharyngeal suctioning for a client who has pneumonia
D. Replacing the cartridge and tubing on a PCA pump
Answer: D
4. A nurse is preparing an inservice program about delegation. Which of the
following elements should she identify when presenting the 5 rights of delegation.
Select all:
A. Right client
B. Right supervision/evaluation
C. Right direction/communication
D. Right time
E. Right circumstances
Answer: B
C
1. A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter for
7-year-old. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. (Unable to read)
B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter
insertion.
C. Use a mummy restraint to hold the child during the catheter
insertion.
D. Require the parents to leave the room during the procedure.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has arteriovenous fistula Which
of the following findings should the nurse report?
A. Thrill upon palpation.
B. Absence of a bruit.
C. Distended blood vessels
D. Swishing sound upon auscultation.
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has an
implantable cardioverter defibrillator which of the following
statements demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
A. “I will soak in the tub rather and showering”
B. “I will wear loose clothing around my ICD”
C. “I will stop using my microwave oven at home because of my
ICD”
D. “I can hold my cellphone on the same side of my body as the
ICD”
4. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 14 weeks gestation and
reports feelings of ambivalence about being pregnant. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
A. “Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant”
B. “You should discuss your feelings about being pregnant with
your provider”
C. “Have you discussed these feelings with your partner?”
D. “When did you start having these feelings?”
5. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for a
bowel- training program following a spinal cord injury. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Encourage a maximum fluid intake of 1,500 ml per day.
B. Increase the amount of refined grains in the client’s diet.
C. Provide the client with a cold drink prior to defecation.
D. Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes prior to scheduled
defecation times.
1. A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter for 7-
year-old. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A.(Unable to read)
B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter
insertion.
C. Use a mummy restraint to hold the child during the catheter
insertion.
D.Require the parents to leave the room during the procedure.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has arteriovenous fistula Which
of the following findings should the nurse report?
A.Thrill upon palpation.
B. Absence of a bruit.
C. Distended blood vessels
D. Swishing sound upon auscultation.
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has an
implantable cardioverter defibrillator which of the following
statements demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
A. “I will soak in the tub rather and showering”
B. “I will wear loose clothing around my ICD”
C. “I will stop using my microwave oven at home because of my
ICD”
D. “I can hold my cellphone on the same side of my body as the
ICD”
4. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 14 weeks gestation and
reports feelings of ambivalence about being pregnant. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
A. “Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant”
B. “You should discuss your feelings about being pregnant with
your provider”
C. “Have you discussed these feelings with your partner?”
D. “When did you start having these feelings?”
5. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for a
bowel- training program following a spinal cord injury. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A.Encourage a maximum fluid intake of 1,500 ml per day.
B. Increase the amount of refined grains in the client’s diet.
C. Provide the client with a cold drink prior to defecation.
D. Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes prior to scheduled
defecation times.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and requests
pain management. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Administer ondansetron.
B. Place the client in a warm shower.
C. Apply fundal pressure during contractions.
D. Assist the client to a supine position.
7. a nurse in an emergency department is performing triage for
multiple clients following a disaster in the community. To which of
the following types of injuries should the nurse assign the highest
priority?
A.Below-the knee amputation
B. Fractured tibia
C. 95% full-thickness body burn
D. 10cm (4in) laceration to the forearm
8. 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 4hr
B. Document the client’s condition every 15 min
C. Attach the restrain to the bed’s side rails
D.Request a PRN restrain prescription for clients who are
aggressive
9. A nurse is teaching an in-service about nursing leadership. Which
of the following information should the nurse include about an
effective leader?
A. Acts as an advocate for the nursing unit.
B. (Unable to read) for the unit
C. Priorities staff request over client needs.
D. Provides routine client care and documentation.
10. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has
diabetes mellitus and reports that she has been following her (unable
to read) care. The nurse should identify which of the following
findings indicates a need to revise the client’s plan of care.
A. Serum sodium 144 mEq/
B. (Unable to read)
C. Hba1c 10 %
D.Random serum glucose 190 mg/dl.
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