ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM WITH
NGN
LATEST UPDATE QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for an adolescent that states, "I joined the track and
field team, so I won't
argue with my brothers anymore." The nurse should identify that the
client is using which of the following defense mechanisms? - correct
answersublimination
a nurse is nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a
prescription for a transdermal nitroglycerin patch. which
of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of this medication? - correct answer-i will place the
patch on a hairless area of skin
A nurse is caring for a client who recently gave birth to her first child.
The newborn is crying and the client states, "I can't seem to do
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,anything right. What should I do?" Which o the following responses
should the nurse make? - correct answer-"Let me show how to
swaddle and cuddle him, then try."
A nurse is using a glucometer to measure a client's capillary blood
glucose level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
correct answer-Keep the finger in dependent position
A nurse is reviewing the home medications with a client who recently
had a transient ischemic attacks and is to begin taking clopidogrel.
The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following otc
meds interact adversely w clopidogrel? - correct answer- Naproxen
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a long leg cast that
was applied 2 days ago. The client's foot is pale w weak pedal pulse
and the client reports foot numbness. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first? - correct answer-Check for pain w passive
movement of the affected extremity
A nurse in a providers office is reinforcing teaching about cigarette
smoking w a client. Which of the following adverse effects should the
nurse include in the teaching? - correct answer-Somnolence
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,A nurse is contributing to the development of an in-service program
for mental health nursing staff. The nurse should include that the staff
can medicate a client against his will, without a court hearing in
which of the following situations? - correct answer-A client who is
attempting to hurt himself or others
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new
prescription for digoxin. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching? - correct answer-"Monitor for
muscle weakness while taking the medication"
A charge nurse is discussing confidentiality requirements w a newly
licensed nurse when sharing a client's medical info. Which of the
following individuals should the charge nurse identify as appropriate
with whom to share client info? - correct answer-A social worker
who's assigned an involuntary committed school-age client
A nurse is reinforcing teaching w a client who has primary open-angle
glaucoma and has a prescription for timolol eye drops. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - correct answer
- I should check heart rate while taking this medication
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, A nurse is collecting data from a preschooler who has severe
dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect? - correct answer
-Weight loss 10%
A nurse is contributing to the POC for an older adult client. Which of
the following physiological changes should the nurse consider when
administering medication? - correct answer
-Decreased kidney function
A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of a terminal
illness. The nurse should identify which of the following as an
indication of hopelessness? - correct answer-The client has a
decreased level of energy
A nurse is preparing to collect data on a preschooler. Which of the
following behaviors by the child indicates that he is ready to
cooperate? (SATA-3) - correct answer-1. Allows the nurse to touch
him on the arm 2. Answers questions asked by the nurse 3. Makes
eye contact
with the nurse
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NGN
LATEST UPDATE QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for an adolescent that states, "I joined the track and
field team, so I won't
argue with my brothers anymore." The nurse should identify that the
client is using which of the following defense mechanisms? - correct
answersublimination
a nurse is nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a
prescription for a transdermal nitroglycerin patch. which
of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of this medication? - correct answer-i will place the
patch on a hairless area of skin
A nurse is caring for a client who recently gave birth to her first child.
The newborn is crying and the client states, "I can't seem to do
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,anything right. What should I do?" Which o the following responses
should the nurse make? - correct answer-"Let me show how to
swaddle and cuddle him, then try."
A nurse is using a glucometer to measure a client's capillary blood
glucose level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
correct answer-Keep the finger in dependent position
A nurse is reviewing the home medications with a client who recently
had a transient ischemic attacks and is to begin taking clopidogrel.
The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following otc
meds interact adversely w clopidogrel? - correct answer- Naproxen
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a long leg cast that
was applied 2 days ago. The client's foot is pale w weak pedal pulse
and the client reports foot numbness. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first? - correct answer-Check for pain w passive
movement of the affected extremity
A nurse in a providers office is reinforcing teaching about cigarette
smoking w a client. Which of the following adverse effects should the
nurse include in the teaching? - correct answer-Somnolence
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,A nurse is contributing to the development of an in-service program
for mental health nursing staff. The nurse should include that the staff
can medicate a client against his will, without a court hearing in
which of the following situations? - correct answer-A client who is
attempting to hurt himself or others
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new
prescription for digoxin. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching? - correct answer-"Monitor for
muscle weakness while taking the medication"
A charge nurse is discussing confidentiality requirements w a newly
licensed nurse when sharing a client's medical info. Which of the
following individuals should the charge nurse identify as appropriate
with whom to share client info? - correct answer-A social worker
who's assigned an involuntary committed school-age client
A nurse is reinforcing teaching w a client who has primary open-angle
glaucoma and has a prescription for timolol eye drops. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - correct answer
- I should check heart rate while taking this medication
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, A nurse is collecting data from a preschooler who has severe
dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect? - correct answer
-Weight loss 10%
A nurse is contributing to the POC for an older adult client. Which of
the following physiological changes should the nurse consider when
administering medication? - correct answer
-Decreased kidney function
A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of a terminal
illness. The nurse should identify which of the following as an
indication of hopelessness? - correct answer-The client has a
decreased level of energy
A nurse is preparing to collect data on a preschooler. Which of the
following behaviors by the child indicates that he is ready to
cooperate? (SATA-3) - correct answer-1. Allows the nurse to touch
him on the arm 2. Answers questions asked by the nurse 3. Makes
eye contact
with the nurse
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