ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive 2024 Exit Exam with NGN Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the hospital. Nurses' Notes 0900: The client reports experiencing a loss of appetite and shortness of breath within the last month or so. The client reports experiencing weakness, abdominal pain, severe itching, and mood changes. The client has had alcohol use disorder for the past 10 years and sometimes drinks alcohol uncontrollably. The client is alert but disoriented to time. Their abdomen is bloated and they have redness of the palms of the hands. Excoriated areas on the upper thorax and shoulders are present. Sclera are yellow. 1230: Administered antacids, spironolactone, and colchicine per provider's prescription. Laboratory Results 1200: Hgb 9.5 g/dL(14 ta 18 g/dL) Hct 38%(42% to 52%) Bilirubin 5,3 mg/dL(0.3 ta 1.0 mg/dL) Creatinine 1.8 mg/di.(0,6 to 1.3 mg/dU) Platelet count 100,000/mm\*(150,000 to 400,000/mmn) 1800: Alanine aminotransferase ALT 51 units/L(4 to 36 units/L) Aspartate aminotransferase AST 48 units/L(0 to 35 units/L) Alkaline phosphate ALP 151 units/L(30 to 120 units/L) Blood total protein 15 g/di.(6.4 to 8.3 g/dL)
Question 1 of 5
Select the 5 actions the nurse should take.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F,G
Rationale: The correct actions the nurse should take are A, B, C, E, F, and G. A: Providing rest periods promotes healing. B: Restricting sodium intake is crucial for certain health conditions. C: Avoiding soap and alcohol-based lotions can prevent skin irritation. E: Placing the client under contact isolation is necessary to prevent the spread of infection. F: Instructing the client to avoid blowing their nose forcefully prevents injury. G: Assessing the client's level of orientation is essential for monitoring their mental status. Other choices are incorrect because a low-carbohydrate diet (
D) is not mentioned, and it is not a priority action in this scenario.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who has an abdominal incision.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Partial wound separation indicates potential complications needing attention.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to obtain a health history from a client who is on bedrest.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following positions should the nurse take to place the client at ease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Sit in a chair next to the bed. This position allows the nurse to be at eye level with the client, promoting a sense of equality and rapport. Sitting also conveys a sense of attentiveness and availability for conversation. Standing at the side of the bed (
B) may create a sense of distance. Sitting on the bed next to the client (
C) may invade personal space. Standing at the foot of the bed (
D) can be perceived as intimidating.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client at a clinic.
Question 4 of 5
The client is at risk for developing-----due to---
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Increasing paroxetine while discontinuing fluoxetine can lead to serotonin syndrome.
Extract:
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has a closed head injury.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Determine the client's Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score. This is the priority action as it helps assess the client's level of consciousness and neurological status quickly. It guides further interventions and treatment decisions. Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter (
B) or administering mannitol IV bolus (
C) may be needed but assessing neurological status comes first. Preparing for an MRI (
D) is important but not the initial step.