ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive 2024 Exit Exam with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is conducting health promotion education regarding contraindications to combination oral contraceptive use to a group of women. Which of the following conditions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Hypertension. Hypertension is a contraindication to combination oral contraceptive use due to the increased risk of cardiovascular events. Hypertension can be exacerbated by hormonal contraceptives, leading to serious complications like stroke or heart attack. It is crucial for women with hypertension to avoid estrogen-containing contraceptives.
B: Fibromyalgia, C: Renal calculi, D: Fibrocystic breast disease are not contraindications to combination oral contraceptive use. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder, renal calculi are kidney stones, and fibrocystic breast disease is a benign breast condition. These conditions do not impact the safety or efficacy of hormonal contraceptives.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a 2-year-old toddler.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Nontender, protruding abdomen. This finding is expected in a child with kwashiorkor, a form of severe protein-energy malnutrition. The nontender, protruding abdomen is due to fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites) and the lack of muscle mass. This is a key characteristic of kwashiorkor. The other choices are incorrect because:
A) Head circumference exceeding chest circumference is not a typical finding in children;
B) Fontanels should be soft and flat in infants, not palpable;
C) Natural loss of deciduous teeth occurs around age 6-12 years, not in infancy.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with food selection for a client who follows kosher dietary traditions.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following food choices should the nurse include on the client's food tray?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kosher diets exclude pork and shellfish.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who has preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate via continuous IV infusion.
Question 4 of 5
For which of the following therapeutic effects should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Deep tendon reflexes 2+. Monitoring deep tendon reflexes is essential in assessing neurological function and detecting abnormalities such as hyperreflexia or hyporeflexia. A normal response of 2+ indicates intact neurological pathways. Abnormal reflexes could be indicative of various neurological conditions. Pulse rate, urine output, and proteinuria are important parameters to monitor but are not specifically related to therapeutic effects. Monitoring deep tendon reflexes is crucial for detecting early signs of neurological complications and guiding appropriate interventions.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has hyperthermia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Initiate seizure precautions. Hyperthermia can lead to seizures due to the brain's sensitivity to high temperatures. Seizure precautions involve ensuring a safe environment, padding the bed, and having emergency equipment ready. Administering oral acetaminophen (
A) is not the priority in hyperthermia as it may not rapidly reduce the temperature. Covering with a thermal blanket (
B) may further increase body temperature. Submerging feet in ice water (
C) can cause vasoconstriction and shivering, leading to increased core temperature.