ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive 2024 Exit Exam with NGN Questions
Extract:
A nurse is obtaining the client’s vital signs prior to an endoscopy
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should first anticipate-------, followed by-----------
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: The correct answer is A, obtain IV access, and E, prepare to administer IV fluids. First, obtaining IV access is essential to establish a route for administering medications and fluids. This step is crucial in a critical situation to ensure quick access for emergency interventions. Next, preparing to administer IV fluids is important to address potential fluid imbalances or hypovolemia in the client. The other choices are incorrect because placing the client in a supine position with feet elevated (
B) may be contraindicated in certain conditions, rechecking oxygen saturation (
C) may delay urgent interventions, calling the surgical suite (
D) is premature without stabilizing the client first, checking an arterial blood gas (F) and ECG (G) are important but not immediate priorities in this scenario.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a female client who requests a contraceptive diaphragm.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client’s current knowledge is the first step in patient education.
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 a client who has a prescription for lactated Ringer's IV 4,080 ml/24 hr.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should set the IV infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hr to administer half the total volume in the first 8 hr?
Correct Answer: 255
Rationale: Half of 4,080 mL is 2,040 mL; over 8 hours, this equals 255 mL/hr.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized petechiae and ecchymoses.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following laboratory tests?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Petechiae and ecchymoses suggest thrombocytopenia warranting platelet count evaluation.