ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT WITH NGN 180 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
A nurse, an emergency department complete an assessment on an adolescent client that has
conduct disorder. The client threaten suicide to a teacher at school which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the assessment. - ANSWER-Tell me how often do you
drink alcohol?
A nurse is observing bonding to the client, her newborn, which of the following actions by the
client requires the nurse to intervene - ANSWER-Viewing the newborn's actions to be
uncooperative
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine, which of the following finding should
indicate that the medication was effective - ANSWER-Weight loss
A nurse is planning, discharge teaching for cord care for a parent of a newborn which
instructions would you include in the teaching - ANSWER-Keep the cord dry until it falls off
(cord should be kept clean and dry to prevent infection)
A nurse is assessing a client in PACU, which of the following findings indicates decreased
cardiac output - ANSWER-oliguria
A nurse is assisting with mass, casualty triage explosion at a local factory which of the following
client. Should the nurse identify as a priority. - ANSWER-A client with indications of
hypovolemic shock
A nurse is receiving report on for clients which of the following client should the nurse assess
first - ANSWER-A client who is chronic kidney disease with cloudy, dialysate outflow
A nurse is caring for a client just received the first dose of lisinopril. The following is appropriate
nursing intervention. - ANSWER-Provide standby assist with the client from bed
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor, and is receiving electronics fetal monitoring. The
nurse is reviewing the monitor tracing in notes early decelerations, which of the following should
the nurse expect - ANSWER-Head compression
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney disease. The nurse should identify which of
the following laboratory values as an indication of hemodialysis. - ANSWER-Glomerular
filtration rate of 14 ML/minute
A nurse is caring for an infant who has prescription for continuous pulse oximetry. The following
is an appropriate action for the nurse to take. - ANSWER-Heat the skin one minute prior to
placing the program
,A nurse in a mental health facility receives a change of shift report on four clients which of the
following client. Should the nurse plan to assess first. - ANSWER-Client placed in restraints to
the aggressive behavior
A nurse working at the clinic is teaching a group of clients who are pregnant on the use of
nonpharmacological pain management, which of the following statement by the nurse is an
appropriate description of the use of hypnosis during labor - ANSWER-Hypnosis promotes
increase control of her pain perception during contractions
A nurse in a County Jail health clinic is leading group therapy session. A client who was
incarcerated for theft is addressing the group. Which of the following is an example of reaction
formation? - ANSWER-I think that people just you're just lazy and should earn money honestly
A nurse is obtaining a medical history of a client who has a new prescription for Isosorbide
monotitrate which of the following should the nurse identify as a contraindication to medication -
ANSWER-glaucoma
16 - ANSWER-No questions
The nurse is caring for a client recovering from an acute myocardial infraction, which of the
following intervention should the nurse include in the point of care - ANSWER-Obtain a cardiac
rehabilitation consult
A nurse is caring for a client who has breast cancer and has been covering receiving
chemotherapy, which of the following laboratory value should nurse report to the provider -
ANSWER-WBC 3,000/mm3
Home health nurse is carefully planned for Alzheimer's disease to the following action. Should
the nurse include in the plan of care - ANSWER-Place a daily calendar in the kitchen
A nurse is performing change of shift assessments on four clients which of the following
findings. Should the nurse report to the provider first. - ANSWER-Client who has gastroenteritis
and his lethargic and confused
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the second trimester of pregnancy and ask how to treat
constipation which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate - ANSWER-Drink hot
water with lemon juice each morning when you wake up
22 - ANSWER-No question
A nurse is caring for a client who is preparing his advance directives, which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of advance directives SATA - ANSWER-I
have the right to refuse treatment
My health care proxy can make medical decisions for me
, A nurse is caring for a client who is 32 weeks gestation and has a history of cardiac disease
which of the following positions to the nurse place the client to best promote optimal, cardiac
output - ANSWER-Left lateral
A nurse is caring for a group of clients which of the following client. Should the nurse assigned
to an AP. - ANSWER-Client who had a cerebral vascular accident two days ago, and needs help
toileting
A nurse is providing discharge, teaching to a client who has schizophrenia, isn't starting therapy
with clozapine which of the following is the highest priority for the client to report to the
provider - ANSWER-Fever
A nurse observes an AP providing care to a child, who is in a skeletal traction, which of the
following action requires intervention - ANSWER-Placing weights as a child's bed
A nurse is planning to delegate twin a piece of fasting blood glucose testing for a client who has
diabetes which of the following action should the nurse take - ANSWER-Determine if the AP is
qualified to perform the test
A nurse is assessing a client brought to the hospital psychiatric emergency service by law-
enforcement officer. The client has just organized incoherent speech with loose associations and
religious contact. You should recognize the signs and symptoms as being consistent with which
of the following. - ANSWER-Schizophrenia
A nurse is caring for a child who has infectious mononucleosis which of the following findings
are associated with this diagnosis SATA - ANSWER-Splenomegaly
Malaise
Sore throat
A nurse is performing dressing change for a client with a sacral wound using negative pressure
wound therapy which of the following action should the nurse take first - ANSWER-Determine
pain level
A nurse is caring for a client recovery from a bowel surgery has a nasogastric tube connected to
load intermittent section which of the following assessment findings should indicate to the nurse
at the NG tube may not be functioning properly - ANSWER-Abdominal rigidity
A nurse is preparing to administer TPN with added fat supplements to client who has
malnutrition which of the following action should the nurse take - ANSWER-Check for an
allergy to eggs
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
A nurse, an emergency department complete an assessment on an adolescent client that has
conduct disorder. The client threaten suicide to a teacher at school which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the assessment. - ANSWER-Tell me how often do you
drink alcohol?
A nurse is observing bonding to the client, her newborn, which of the following actions by the
client requires the nurse to intervene - ANSWER-Viewing the newborn's actions to be
uncooperative
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine, which of the following finding should
indicate that the medication was effective - ANSWER-Weight loss
A nurse is planning, discharge teaching for cord care for a parent of a newborn which
instructions would you include in the teaching - ANSWER-Keep the cord dry until it falls off
(cord should be kept clean and dry to prevent infection)
A nurse is assessing a client in PACU, which of the following findings indicates decreased
cardiac output - ANSWER-oliguria
A nurse is assisting with mass, casualty triage explosion at a local factory which of the following
client. Should the nurse identify as a priority. - ANSWER-A client with indications of
hypovolemic shock
A nurse is receiving report on for clients which of the following client should the nurse assess
first - ANSWER-A client who is chronic kidney disease with cloudy, dialysate outflow
A nurse is caring for a client just received the first dose of lisinopril. The following is appropriate
nursing intervention. - ANSWER-Provide standby assist with the client from bed
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor, and is receiving electronics fetal monitoring. The
nurse is reviewing the monitor tracing in notes early decelerations, which of the following should
the nurse expect - ANSWER-Head compression
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney disease. The nurse should identify which of
the following laboratory values as an indication of hemodialysis. - ANSWER-Glomerular
filtration rate of 14 ML/minute
A nurse is caring for an infant who has prescription for continuous pulse oximetry. The following
is an appropriate action for the nurse to take. - ANSWER-Heat the skin one minute prior to
placing the program
,A nurse in a mental health facility receives a change of shift report on four clients which of the
following client. Should the nurse plan to assess first. - ANSWER-Client placed in restraints to
the aggressive behavior
A nurse working at the clinic is teaching a group of clients who are pregnant on the use of
nonpharmacological pain management, which of the following statement by the nurse is an
appropriate description of the use of hypnosis during labor - ANSWER-Hypnosis promotes
increase control of her pain perception during contractions
A nurse in a County Jail health clinic is leading group therapy session. A client who was
incarcerated for theft is addressing the group. Which of the following is an example of reaction
formation? - ANSWER-I think that people just you're just lazy and should earn money honestly
A nurse is obtaining a medical history of a client who has a new prescription for Isosorbide
monotitrate which of the following should the nurse identify as a contraindication to medication -
ANSWER-glaucoma
16 - ANSWER-No questions
The nurse is caring for a client recovering from an acute myocardial infraction, which of the
following intervention should the nurse include in the point of care - ANSWER-Obtain a cardiac
rehabilitation consult
A nurse is caring for a client who has breast cancer and has been covering receiving
chemotherapy, which of the following laboratory value should nurse report to the provider -
ANSWER-WBC 3,000/mm3
Home health nurse is carefully planned for Alzheimer's disease to the following action. Should
the nurse include in the plan of care - ANSWER-Place a daily calendar in the kitchen
A nurse is performing change of shift assessments on four clients which of the following
findings. Should the nurse report to the provider first. - ANSWER-Client who has gastroenteritis
and his lethargic and confused
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the second trimester of pregnancy and ask how to treat
constipation which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate - ANSWER-Drink hot
water with lemon juice each morning when you wake up
22 - ANSWER-No question
A nurse is caring for a client who is preparing his advance directives, which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of advance directives SATA - ANSWER-I
have the right to refuse treatment
My health care proxy can make medical decisions for me
, A nurse is caring for a client who is 32 weeks gestation and has a history of cardiac disease
which of the following positions to the nurse place the client to best promote optimal, cardiac
output - ANSWER-Left lateral
A nurse is caring for a group of clients which of the following client. Should the nurse assigned
to an AP. - ANSWER-Client who had a cerebral vascular accident two days ago, and needs help
toileting
A nurse is providing discharge, teaching to a client who has schizophrenia, isn't starting therapy
with clozapine which of the following is the highest priority for the client to report to the
provider - ANSWER-Fever
A nurse observes an AP providing care to a child, who is in a skeletal traction, which of the
following action requires intervention - ANSWER-Placing weights as a child's bed
A nurse is planning to delegate twin a piece of fasting blood glucose testing for a client who has
diabetes which of the following action should the nurse take - ANSWER-Determine if the AP is
qualified to perform the test
A nurse is assessing a client brought to the hospital psychiatric emergency service by law-
enforcement officer. The client has just organized incoherent speech with loose associations and
religious contact. You should recognize the signs and symptoms as being consistent with which
of the following. - ANSWER-Schizophrenia
A nurse is caring for a child who has infectious mononucleosis which of the following findings
are associated with this diagnosis SATA - ANSWER-Splenomegaly
Malaise
Sore throat
A nurse is performing dressing change for a client with a sacral wound using negative pressure
wound therapy which of the following action should the nurse take first - ANSWER-Determine
pain level
A nurse is caring for a client recovery from a bowel surgery has a nasogastric tube connected to
load intermittent section which of the following assessment findings should indicate to the nurse
at the NG tube may not be functioning properly - ANSWER-Abdominal rigidity
A nurse is preparing to administer TPN with added fat supplements to client who has
malnutrition which of the following action should the nurse take - ANSWER-Check for an
allergy to eggs
