ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive 2024 Exit Exam with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an older adult client who has dementia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?(Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A, D, E
Rationale:
A: Giving the client one simple direction at a time is essential for someone with dementia to reduce confusion and facilitate understanding.
D: Reinforcing orientation to time, place, and person helps maintain the client's sense of reality and reduce disorientation.
E: Establishing eye contact when communicating with the client enhances connection and understanding, aiding in effective communication.
Incorrect
Choices:
B: Refuting the client's delusions using logic may lead to frustration and agitation, as individuals with dementia may not be able to understand or accept logical arguments.
C: Allowing the client to choose among a variety of activities each day may overwhelm them with choices, leading to increased confusion and agitation.
Extract:
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an adolescent who has conduct disorder.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following questions is the priority for the nurse to ask the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. The nurse's priority is to assess for any immediate danger or harm to the client. Asking about thoughts of harming oneself is crucial in determining the client's safety. This question helps identify the client's risk of suicide and allows for timely intervention if needed.
Choices A, B, and C focus on different aspects of the client's behavior and relationships, which are important but not as urgent as assessing for suicidal ideation. It is essential to address safety concerns first before exploring other areas.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates that the child may be experiencing hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent swallowing can indicate bleeding in the throat post-tonsillectomy.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an infant who has coarctation of the aorta.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse identify as an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coarctation causes weak or absent femoral pulses.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for a client.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Choose a vein that is palpable and straight. This is the best action because a palpable and straight vein is easier to access and less likely to cause complications during venipuncture. Selecting a visible vein reduces the risk of accidental puncture of surrounding structures. Elevating the arm (choice
B) can help make the vein more prominent, but it is not the primary action. Applying a tourniquet (choice
C) is important to help visualize the vein but does not ensure the vein is suitable. Selecting the dominant arm (choice
D) is not necessary and may limit the client's mobility.