ATI RN
ATI Nursing 4650 Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool test for guaiac. The nurse understands the purpose of the test is to check the stool for which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The purpose of a stool guaiac test is to detect the presence of occult (hidden) blood in the stool. This test is commonly used to screen for gastrointestinal bleeding, which may indicate various conditions such as peptic ulcers, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or hemorrhoids.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying 4 to 5 ml of liquid soap ensures effective hand cleaning. Other options are incorrect as hands should be lower than elbows, dried with a towel or air dryer, and water should be warm, not hot.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with acute psychosis and is being treated with haloperidol. The nurse should suspect that the client may be experiencing tardive dyskinesia when the client exhibits which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Facial grimacing, eye blinking, involuntary pelvic rocking, hip thrusting, tongue thrusting, and lip smacking are signs of tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of long-term haloperidol use. Fine hand tremors indicate and urinary retention are not typically associated with tardive dyskinesia.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse has access to the facility's electronic client records. It is appropriate for the charge nurse to share her personal password with whom?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Personal passwords should never be shared with anyone, as doing so compromises security, violates privacy regulations, and undermines accountability for accessing electronic client records.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal analgesic cream prior to inserting an IV on a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: A. Cleansing the skin ensures optimal drug absorption by removing contaminants. B. Applying the cream an hour prior allows sufficient time for therapeutic effect. C. A visual pain rating scale provides feedback on the cream's effectiveness. D. Intact skin is necessary for proper absorption of transdermal medications.