ATI RN
ATI Exit Exam Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving hemodialysis. What action should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct action that the nurse should include in the plan for a client receiving hemodialysis is to check the vascular access site for bleeding after dialysis. This is important to prevent complications such as infection or excessive bleeding. Withholding all medications until after dialysis (
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A) is not necessary unless specific medications need to be avoided due to the dialysis process. Rehydrating with dextrose 5% in water for orthostatic hypotension (
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B) is not directly related to post-dialysis care. Giving an antibiotic 30 minutes before dialysis (
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D) is not a standard practice unless there is a specific clinical indication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed RBCs to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is to verify the client's blood type and Rh factor. This action is crucial to ensure that the correct blood is administered, matching the client's blood type and Rh factor, which helps prevent transfusion reactions. Priming the IV tubing with 0.9% sodium chloride (
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A) is not directly related to ensuring the correct blood product is administered. Administering the blood over 8 hours (
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C) is not the standard practice for packed RBCs, which are usually given over a shorter period. Using a 22-gauge needle for venous access (
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D) is not specific to the preparation for administering packed RBCs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a bladder scan for a client who has overflow incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is to prepare the client for urinary catheterization. Overflow incontinence may indicate bladder distention, where a bladder scan helps assess the need for catheterization. Placing the client in a supine position (
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A) is not directly related to the procedure. Obtaining a prescription for an indwelling catheter (
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B) is not necessary before performing a bladder scan. Cleansing the client's abdomen with an antiseptic solution (
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C) is not specific to preparing for a bladder scan in this situation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for lisinopril. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'You may experience a persistent cough while taking this medication.' Lisinopril is known to cause a persistent cough as a common side effect. It is essential for the nurse to educate the client about this potential side effect, as it should be reported to the healthcare provider.
Choice A is incorrect because lisinopril is usually taken once daily, but not necessarily at bedtime.
Choice C is incorrect because lisinopril can actually increase potassium levels, so taking it with a potassium supplement may lead to hyperkalemia.
Choice D is incorrect because antacids may reduce the effectiveness of lisinopril, so it should not be taken with them.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hours postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent postoperative complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Have the client wear sequential compression devices (SCDs). Following a cholecystectomy, the client is at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) due to reduced mobility and surgical stress. SCDs help prevent VTE by promoting venous return and reducing the risk of blood clots.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. While deep breathing and coughing exercises are essential postoperatively, SCDs take precedence in preventing VTE. Placing the client in a supine position with the head of the bed flat can increase the risk of respiratory complications. Encouraging ambulation is important, but SCDs are a higher priority in this situation to prevent VTE.