ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive 2024 Exit Exam with NGN Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a female client who requests a contraceptive diaphragm.
Question 1 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 client who has a prescription for lactated Ringer's IV 4,080 ml/24 hr.
Question 2 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 charge nurse is delegating care for a group of clients.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse assign to a licensed practical nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: LPNs are trained for sterile dressing changes.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing expressive aphasia and right hemiparesis following a stroke. Which of the following actions by the nurse best promotes communication among staff caring for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rationale for the Correct Answer (
D): Having interdisciplinary team meetings for the client on a regular basis is the best action to promote communication among staff caring for the client. This approach ensures that all healthcare team members are regularly updated on the client's condition, progress, and treatment plan. It allows for collaborative decision-making and coordination of care, leading to a holistic and effective approach to managing the client's needs. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for staff to discuss any challenges, share insights, and adjust interventions as needed to optimize the client's outcomes.
Summary of Incorrect
Choices:
A: Posting swallowing precautions at the head of the client's bed is important for safety but does not directly promote communication among staff.
B: Noting changes in the treatment plan in the client's medical record is essential for documentation but may not facilitate real-time communication among staff members.
C: Recording the client's progress in the nurses' notes is necessary for tracking the client's status but does not ensure comprehensive communication among all team
Extract:
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a client about promoting circulation during the postoperative period.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following Instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Participate in range-of-motion exercises. This instruction is important to prevent complications such as blood clots and muscle stiffness post-procedure. Range-of-motion exercises help maintain joint flexibility and circulation.
Choice A is incorrect as prolonged bed rest can increase the risk of blood clots.
Choice C is important but not as crucial immediately post-procedure compared to mobilizing joints.
Choice D is a comfort measure and does not have direct implications for post-procedure complications.