ATI RN
ATI Nursing 4650 Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has returned from the surgical suite following surgery for a fractured mandible. The client had intermaxillary fixation to repair and stabilize the fracture. Which of the following actions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preventing aspiration is the priority due to the risk from restricted mouth movement with intermaxillary fixation, which could lead to choking if vomiting occurs.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has hemophilia A and is scheduled for wisdom teeth extractions. Prior to the procedure, the nurse should anticipate that the client will receive which of the following products?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recombinant factor VIII is the treatment of choice for hemophilia A, replacing deficient factor VIII to promote clot formation and prevent excessive bleeding during procedures like wisdom teeth extractions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HIPAA restricts disclosing PHI to family members without patient consent, except in specific cases like emergencies or patient incapacitation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is speaking with the mother of a 6-year-old child. Which of the following statements by the mother should concern the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statement about the child squinting to see the board raises concern about potential visual impairment, which may require further assessment by an eye care professional.