ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive 2024 Exit Exam with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is caring for a child who has Lyme disease. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct
Answer: A: Ensure the state health department has been notified.
Rationale:
1. Lyme disease is a reportable infectious disease, so notifying the state health department is crucial for tracking and controlling its spread.
2. Reporting to the health department allows for proper surveillance and monitoring of the disease in the community.
3. By notifying the health department, appropriate public health interventions can be implemented to prevent further cases.
Summary of Incorrect
Choices:
B: Administer antitoxin - Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium, not a toxin, so antitoxin administration is not appropriate.
C: Educate the family to avoid sharing personal belongings - While important for hygiene, it does not directly address the management of Lyme disease.
D: Assess for skin necrosis - Skin necrosis is not a common manifestation of Lyme disease, so this action is not a priority in caring for a child with Lyme disease.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the hospital. Nurses' Notes 0900: The client reports experiencing a loss of appetite and shortness of breath within the last month or so. The client reports experiencing weakness, abdominal pain, severe itching, and mood changes. The client has had alcohol use disorder for the past 10 years and sometimes drinks alcohol uncontrollably. The client is alert but disoriented to time. Their abdomen is bloated and they have redness of the palms of the hands. Excoriated areas on the upper thorax and shoulders are present. Sclera are yellow. 1230: Administered antacids, spironolactone, and colchicine per provider's prescription. Laboratory Results 1200: Hgb 9.5 g/dL(14 ta 18 g/dL) Hct 38%(42% to 52%) Bilirubin 5,3 mg/dL(0.3 ta 1.0 mg/dL) Creatinine 1.8 mg/di.(0,6 to 1.3 mg/dU) Platelet count 100,000/mm\*(150,000 to 400,000/mmn) 1800: Alanine aminotransferase ALT 51 units/L(4 to 36 units/L) Aspartate aminotransferase AST 48 units/L(0 to 35 units/L) Alkaline phosphate ALP 151 units/L(30 to 120 units/L) Blood total protein 15 g/di.(6.4 to 8.3 g/dL)
Question 2 of 5
Select the 5 actions the nurse should take.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F,G
Rationale: The correct actions the nurse should take are A, B, C, E, F, and G. A: Providing rest periods promotes healing. B: Restricting sodium intake is crucial for certain health conditions. C: Avoiding soap and alcohol-based lotions can prevent skin irritation. E: Placing the client under contact isolation is necessary to prevent the spread of infection. F: Instructing the client to avoid blowing their nose forcefully prevents injury. G: Assessing the client's level of orientation is essential for monitoring their mental status. Other choices are incorrect because a low-carbohydrate diet (
D) is not mentioned, and it is not a priority action in this scenario.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a vented NG tube set to low intermittent suction and has vomited. Which of the following activities should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Evaluate functioning of the suction device. First, the nurse needs to ensure proper suction to prevent aspiration and maintain airway patency. This step is crucial for the client's safety and well-being. Administering an antiemetic medication (
A) may be necessary but not the first priority. Providing oral hygiene care (
C) can wait until after ensuring proper suction. Replacing the NG tube (
D) is not necessary unless there are signs of tube malfunction.
Question 4 of 5
While performing a routine assessment, a nurse notices fraying on the electrical cord of a client's continuous passive motion(CPM) device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Remove the device from the room. The fraying electrical cord poses a serious safety hazard, risking electrical shock or fire. The first step is to remove the device to prevent harm to the client or others. Initiating a requisition (
A) or reporting to maintenance staff (
B) can follow, but immediate removal is crucial. Ensuring the inspection sticker is current (
D) is not the priority when there is a safety issue.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is setting up a sterile field to perform wound irrigation for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when pouring the sterile solution?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. When setting up a sterile field, it is essential to maintain sterility. By removing the cap and placing it sterile-side up on a clean surface, the nurse ensures that the inside of the cap, which will come into contact with the sterile solution, remains uncontaminated. Placing the cap sterile-side up prevents any potential contaminants from coming into contact with the solution. This practice follows aseptic technique guidelines to prevent the introduction of pathogens.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not address the key principle of maintaining sterility. Placing sterile gauze over spilled solution (
B) can introduce contaminants to the field, holding the bottle in the center (
C) does not prevent contamination, and the orientation of the label (
D) does not affect sterility.