ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive 2024 Exit Exam with NGN Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is 2 hr postoperative following a cardiac catheterization.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes blood on the child's dressing.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous pressure above the site controls bleeding effectively.
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 caring for a postpartum client in an outpatient setting.
Question 3 of 5
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options.The client is at highest risk for developing---- as evidenced by the client's-------
Correct Answer: B,F
Rationale: Cracked nipples increase the risk of mastitis, especially in breastfeeding mothers.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has epiglottitis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent swallowing indicates airway obstruction risks.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires nasotracheal suctioning. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow to perform suctioning.(Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E,A,B
Rationale:
To perform nasotracheal suctioning correctly, the nurse should follow these steps:
1. Dan sterile gloves (
C): Ensures aseptic technique to prevent infection.
2. Insert the catheter during the client's inspiration (
D): Reduces the risk of hypoxia and trauma.
3. Turn on the suction and set the pressure (E): Prepares the equipment for suctioning.
4. Apply suction while rotating the catheter (
A): Maximizes removal of secretions.
5. Rinse the catheter to remove secretions (
B): Ensures cleanliness of the catheter for next use.
Other choices are incorrect:
- F and G are not applicable in this sequence as they do not contribute to the safe and effective performance of nasotracheal suctioning.