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ATI Comprehensive Exit Exam Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride IV to a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct action the nurse should take when administering potassium chloride IV to a client with hypokalemia is to infuse the medication at a rate of 10 mEq/hr. This slow infusion rate is crucial to prevent the development of hyperkalemia, a potentially dangerous condition. Option A is incorrect because giving the medication as a bolus over 10 minutes can lead to adverse effects. Option B is incorrect as potassium chloride does not necessarily need to be diluted before administration in this scenario. Option D is incorrect as administering the medication undiluted can also increase the risk of hyperkalemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hour postpartum. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After childbirth, it is normal for the fundus to be firm and at the level of the umbilicus, heart rate to be around 80/min, and blood pressure to be slightly elevated. However, a constant trickle of bright red blood from the vagina is concerning as it could indicate postpartum hemorrhage. This finding should be reported promptly to the healthcare provider for further evaluation and intervention.
Choices A, B, and C are within expected postpartum parameters and do not indicate an immediate need for intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who has angina. What risk factor should the nurse identify?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A, Hyperlipidemia. Hyperlipidemia, characterized by high levels of lipids in the blood, is a well-established risk factor for the development of angina. Elevated lipid levels can lead to atherosclerosis, which narrows the arteries supplying the heart muscle with oxygenated blood, increasing the risk of angina.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because COPD, seizure disorder, and hyponatremia are not directly associated with an increased risk of angina.
Question 4 of 5
A healthcare professional is preparing education material for a client. Which of the following techniques should the professional use in creating material?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is to 'Use a 7th-grade reading level.' This ensures that the material is accessible to most clients by keeping the language simple and easy to understand. Emphasizing important information using bold lettering (
Choice
A) can be helpful but may not enhance overall readability. Avoiding cartoons (
Choice
C) is not a universal rule and can sometimes make the material more engaging. Using words with three or four syllables (
Choice
D) can make the material difficult to comprehend for many clients.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber should be reported to the provider as it can indicate an air leak. This finding suggests that air is escaping from the pleural space, which can lead to lung collapse or pneumothorax. Drainage of 75 mL in the past 24 hours is within the expected range for a client with a chest tube and is not a cause for concern. Intermittent bubbling in the water seal chamber is a normal finding that indicates the system is functioning properly. Tidaling in the water seal chamber is also an expected finding that shows the fluctuation of fluid with the client's breathing and is not alarming.