ATI RN
ATI Nursing 4650 Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a long-term care unit is creating a plan of care for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Talking the client through tasks one step at a time provides clear, structured guidance, which is beneficial for clients with Alzheimer's disease to reduce confusion and support task completion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and has been taking lithium for 1 year. Before administering the medication, the nurse should check to see that which of the following tests have been completed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid hormone assay is essential for clients taking lithium, as it can lead to hypothyroidism or exacerbate preexisting thyroid conditions. Regular monitoring ensures thyroid function remains within therapeutic range.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe manifestations of schizophrenia and is medicated PRN for agitation with haloperidol. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Haloperidol can prolong the QT interval, potentially causing dysrhythmias like torsade de pointes. Monitoring for signs such as palpitations or syncope is critical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing an in-service for an annual skills fair at a community medical facility about fire safety. Place the steps in the order in which they should be performed in the case of a fire emergency.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: B,C,A,D
Rationale: The correct order is Rescue the clients, Pull the fire alarm, Confine the fire, Extinguish the fire. This prioritizes client safety, alerts others, contains the fire, and attempts to extinguish it if safe.
Question 5 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.