ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive 2024 Exit Exam with NGN Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an infant who has coarctation of the aorta.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse identify as an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coarctation causes weak or absent femoral pulses.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching a client who has atrial fibrillation and is to start taking dabigatran.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because keeping medication in the original container ensures proper identification, dosage, and expiration monitoring.
Choice B is incorrect as replacing unused medication every 6 months may lead to waste.
Choice C is incorrect as not all medications should be stored in the refrigerator.
Choice D is incorrect as crushing medication may alter its effectiveness or cause harm. It is important for the client to understand the importance of following specific storage instructions provided with the medication, making choice A the most appropriate response.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Instruct the client to avoid coughing during the procedure. This is crucial because coughing can disrupt the procedure, leading to potential complications. Coughing can cause movement that may interfere with the accuracy of the procedure or cause injury to the client. Positioning the client on the affected side (
A) for 4 hours following the procedure is not necessary and can lead to discomfort. Informing the client that they will be NPO for 6 hours prior to the procedure (
C) may not be relevant depending on the type of procedure. Placing the client in the prone position during the procedure (
D) can be risky and uncomfortable for the client.
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 4 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 caring for a newborn. Vital Signs 0640: Temperature 36.7° C(98.1° F) axillary Heart rate 154/min Respiratory rate 68/min BP 72/48 mm Hg 0650: Heart rate 156/min Respiratory rate 72/min 0700: Temperature 37° C(98.6° F) axillary Heart rate 156/min Respiratory rate 76/min Admission Assessment 0630: Newborn delivered via cesarean birth under spinal anesthesia at 0630. Amniotic fluid clear 0631: 1-min Apgar score 7 0536 5-min Apgar score 9 Newborn transferred to nursery Nurses' Notes 0640: Weight 4200 gm(9 ib 4 oz, head circumference 35.5 cm(14 in) Respiratory rate 68/min, with mild grunting 0650: Respiratory rate 72/min, with mild grunting 0700: Respiratory rate 76/min, with moderate grunting and mild intercostal retractions
Question 5 of 5
The client is at risk for developing ------- and--------
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: The correct answer is A and C. Hypoglycemia and transient tachypnea of the newborn are common risks for newborns. Hypoglycemia can occur due to immature liver function, while transient tachypnea results from retained lung fluid. The other choices are incorrect because bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a chronic lung condition seen in premature infants, and tachycardia is a symptom of various conditions but not typically a primary risk for newborns.