ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive 2024 Exit Exam with NGN Questions
Extract:
A public health nurse working in a rural area is developing a program to improve health for the local population.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because providing anticipatory guidance classes to parents through public schools is a proactive approach to promote health and prevent illness in the community. This action empowers parents with knowledge and skills to make informed health decisions for their children. Launching a media campaign (
A) may raise awareness but may not directly impact individual behavior change. Having a nurse from outside the community provide health lectures (
B) may not be as effective as someone familiar with the community's specific needs. Encouraging rural residents to focus on tertiary health interventions (
C) is reactive and may not address prevention.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a child who has bacterial pneumonia.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Malaise. Malaise is a general feeling of discomfort or unease, commonly seen in various health conditions. In this scenario, malaise can be an expected manifestation due to its non-specific nature and association with underlying illnesses. Drooling (
A), tinnitus (
C), and rhinorrhea (
D) are not typically associated with the given context and are less likely to be expected manifestations.
Extract:
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client. History and Physical 0400:
Question 3 of 5
For each finding. click to specify if the finding is consistent with pancreatitis or peritonitis Each finding may support more than one disease process.
| Findings | Pancreatitis | Peritonitis |
|---|---|---|
| Bloody stools | ||
| Hyperbilirubinemia | ||
| Abdominal pain | ||
| Elevated WBC court |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: The correct answer is .
Rationale:
1. Bloody stools can be seen in both pancreatitis and peritonitis due to gastrointestinal bleeding.
2. Hyperbilirubinemia is a common finding in pancreatitis due to obstruction of the bile duct by edema or inflammation.
3. Abdominal pain is a hallmark symptom of both pancreatitis and peritonitis, indicating inflammation or irritation of the abdominal structures.
4. Elevated WBC count is a sign of infection or inflammation, which can be present in both pancreatitis and peritonitis.
Summary:
- Bloody stools: Supports both pancreatitis and peritonitis.
- Hyperbilirubinemia: Supports pancreatitis.
- Abdominal pain: Supports both pancreatitis and peritonitis.
- Elevated WBC count: Supports both pancreatitis and peritonitis.
Other choices are incorrect because they do not align with the typical clinical presentations of pancreatitis
Extract:
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should first address the client's.... followed by the client's....
Correct Answer: E,F
Rationale: The correct answer is E,F. Firstly, addressing the client's blood pressure (E) is crucial as it assesses cardiovascular health and can indicate potential immediate risks. Secondly, addressing the client's temperature (F) is important as it can indicate infection or other health issues.
Choices A, B, C, and D are not the priority as they do not directly relate to immediate cardiovascular or infection risks like blood pressure and temperature do.
Question 5 of 5
For each potential provider prescription click to specify if the prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.
| Potential Prescription | Anticipated | Contraindicated |
|---|---|---|
| Administer famotidine 20 mg via intermittent IV infusion twice daily. | ||
| insert an indwelling urinary catheter. | ||
| Administer lactated Ringer's 1L via IV bolus. | ||
| Insert a nasogastric tube and maintain low intermittent suction. |
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: [
Explanation: The correct answer is - A,C,D. Administering famotidine helps reduce stomach acid, beneficial for clients with gastric issues. Lactated Ringer's IV bolus helps with fluid resuscitation. Inserting a nasogastric tube can help with decompression or feeding. Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter is not typically provider-initiated unless medically necessary.
Therefore, A, C, and D are anticipated for client care, while B is contraindicated unless specifically indicated.]