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A patient performs a self-breast exam using all of the following techniques.
Which of these techniques suggests a need for re-teaching the patient?
1. Application of pressure during palpation of the breast.
2. Extension of circular pattern to the underarm area.
3. Up and down palpation using finger tips.
4. Circular pattern of palpation using pads of fingers. –
Correct Answer :Up and down palpation using finger tips
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Which of these laboratory findings, if obtained during a physical assessment of a
patient who is pregnant, should a nurse follow-up?
1. A hemoglobin level of 9.0 gm/dL.
2. A BUN of 22 g/dL.
3. A white blood cell count of 9,500/cu mm.
4. A serum sodium level of 135 mEq/L. –
Correct Answer :A hemoglobin level of 9.0 gm/dL
When a patient has decreased contraction of the diaphragm, a nurse should
expect the patient to demonstrate which of these pulmonary changes?
1. Decreased pressure.
2. Increased volume.
3. Decreased volume.
4. Increased blood flow. –
Correct Answer :Decreased volume
A nurse practitioner is assessing a patient who is diagnosed with an eating
disorder. The patient has these laboratory test results: potassium, 3.5 mEq/L;
sodium, 146 mEq/L; BUN, 18 g/dL; glucose, 58 g/dL. How should the nurse
interpret these findings?
1. This is suggestive of hypoglycemia.
2. This is suggestive of dehydration.
3. This is suggestive of hypernatremia.
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4. This is suggestive of hypokalemia. – Actual Exam
Correct Answer :This is suggestive of hypoglycemia.
A client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) develops a painful
blistering skin rash on the right lateral abdominal area. Which drug should the
nurse expect to administer to treat this condition?
A. Levofloxacin
B. Acyclovir sodium
C. Fluconazole
D. Esomeprazole –
Correct Answer :B. Acyclovir sodium
When assessing a 38-year-old client with tuberculosis who is taking rifampin,
which finding would be most important to report to the primary health care
provider immediately?
A. Orange-colored urine
B. Potassium level, 4.9 mEq/L
C. Elevated liver enzyme levels
D. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level, 12 mg/dL. –
Correct Answer :C. Elevated liver enzyme levels
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The nurse empties a client's urinary drainage from an indwelling Foley Exam
catheter. Which finding should be reported to the primary health care provider?
A. Ammonia odor is noted when the catheter is emptied.
B. 240 mL of urinary output is produced in 12 hours.
C. A 16-French catheter was used for an adult
female.
D. Drainage system is hanging below the level of the
bladder. –
Correct Answer :B. 240 mL of urinary output is produced in 12 hours.
When blood or blood products are administered, which task can be assigned to
the licensed practical nurse (PN)?
A. Initiation of the blood product
B. Obtaining vital signs after infusion has begun
C. Assessment of client's condition prior to blood
administration
D. Evaluation of client's response after receiving
blood product –
Correct Answer :B. Obtaining vital signs after infusion has begun
The charge nurse observes a student nurse enter the room of a client who is
prescribed airborne precautions. The application of which personal protective
equipment by the student indicates a correct understanding of this precaution?
RN Comprehensive Exit Detailed Answer Key
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RN Comprehensive Exit Detailed A+ Actual Exam 3
/ RN ATI Comprehensive Exit Exam Prep Test Bank
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
EXAM VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
A patient performs a self-breast exam using all of the following techniques.
Which of these techniques suggests a need for re-teaching the patient?
1. Application of pressure during palpation of the breast.
2. Extension of circular pattern to the underarm area.
3. Up and down palpation using finger tips.
4. Circular pattern of palpation using pads of fingers. –
Correct Answer :Up and down palpation using finger tips
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Which of these laboratory findings, if obtained during a physical assessment of a
patient who is pregnant, should a nurse follow-up?
1. A hemoglobin level of 9.0 gm/dL.
2. A BUN of 22 g/dL.
3. A white blood cell count of 9,500/cu mm.
4. A serum sodium level of 135 mEq/L. –
Correct Answer :A hemoglobin level of 9.0 gm/dL
When a patient has decreased contraction of the diaphragm, a nurse should
expect the patient to demonstrate which of these pulmonary changes?
1. Decreased pressure.
2. Increased volume.
3. Decreased volume.
4. Increased blood flow. –
Correct Answer :Decreased volume
A nurse practitioner is assessing a patient who is diagnosed with an eating
disorder. The patient has these laboratory test results: potassium, 3.5 mEq/L;
sodium, 146 mEq/L; BUN, 18 g/dL; glucose, 58 g/dL. How should the nurse
interpret these findings?
1. This is suggestive of hypoglycemia.
2. This is suggestive of dehydration.
3. This is suggestive of hypernatremia.
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4. This is suggestive of hypokalemia. – Actual Exam
Correct Answer :This is suggestive of hypoglycemia.
A client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) develops a painful
blistering skin rash on the right lateral abdominal area. Which drug should the
nurse expect to administer to treat this condition?
A. Levofloxacin
B. Acyclovir sodium
C. Fluconazole
D. Esomeprazole –
Correct Answer :B. Acyclovir sodium
When assessing a 38-year-old client with tuberculosis who is taking rifampin,
which finding would be most important to report to the primary health care
provider immediately?
A. Orange-colored urine
B. Potassium level, 4.9 mEq/L
C. Elevated liver enzyme levels
D. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level, 12 mg/dL. –
Correct Answer :C. Elevated liver enzyme levels
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The nurse empties a client's urinary drainage from an indwelling Foley Exam
catheter. Which finding should be reported to the primary health care provider?
A. Ammonia odor is noted when the catheter is emptied.
B. 240 mL of urinary output is produced in 12 hours.
C. A 16-French catheter was used for an adult
female.
D. Drainage system is hanging below the level of the
bladder. –
Correct Answer :B. 240 mL of urinary output is produced in 12 hours.
When blood or blood products are administered, which task can be assigned to
the licensed practical nurse (PN)?
A. Initiation of the blood product
B. Obtaining vital signs after infusion has begun
C. Assessment of client's condition prior to blood
administration
D. Evaluation of client's response after receiving
blood product –
Correct Answer :B. Obtaining vital signs after infusion has begun
The charge nurse observes a student nurse enter the room of a client who is
prescribed airborne precautions. The application of which personal protective
equipment by the student indicates a correct understanding of this precaution?
