ATI RN EXIT EXAM VERSION 1
ATI RN EXIT EXAM Form A
1. A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV
catheter for 7- year- old. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A. (Unable to read)
B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter
insertion.
C. Use a mummy restraint to hold the child during the catheter
insertion.
D. Require the parents to leave the room during the procedure.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has arteriovenous fistula
Which of the following findings should the nurse report?
A. Thrill upon palpation.
B. Absence of a bruit.
C. Distended blood vessels
D. Swishing sound upon auscultation.
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client
who has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator which of
the following statements demonstrates understanding of
the teaching?
A. “I will soak in the tub rather and showering”
B. “I will wear loose clothing around my ICD”
C. “I will stop using my microwave oven at home because of my
ICD”
D. “I can hold my cellphone on the same side of my body as the
ICD”
4. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 14 weeks
gestation and reports feelings of ambivalence about being
pregnant. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A. “Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant”
B. “You should discuss your feelings about being
pregnant with your provider”
C. “Have you discussed these feelings with your partner?”
D. “When did you start having these feelings?”
5. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for
a bowel- training program following a spinal cord injury. Which
of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of
,care?
A. Encourage a maximum fluid intake of 1,500 ml per day.
B. Increase the amount of refined grains in the client’s diet.
C. Provide the client with a cold drink prior to defecation.
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D. Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes
prior to scheduled defecation times.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and
requests pain management. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer ondansetron.
B. Place the client in a warm shower.
C. Apply fundal pressure during contractions.
D. Assist the client to a supine position.
7. a nurse in an emergency department is performing triage for
multiple clients following a disaster in the community. To which
of the following types of injuries should the nurse assign the
highest priority?
A. Below-the knee amputation
B. Fractured tibia
C. 95% full-thickness body burn
D. 10cm (4in) laceration to the forearm
8. a nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt
restraints. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse
include?
A. Remove the client’s restraint every 4hr
B. Document the client’s condition every 15 min
C. Attach the restrain to the bed’s side rails
D. Request a PRN restrain prescription for clients who are
aggressive
9. A nurse is teaching an in-service about nursing leadership.
Which of the following information should the nurse include
about an effective leader?
A. Acts as an advocate for the nursing unit.
B. (Unable to read) for the unit
C. Priorities staff request over client needs.
D. Provides routine client care and documentation.
10. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who
has diabetes mellitus and reports that she has been following her
(unable to read) care. The nurse should identify which of the
following findings indicates a need to revise the client’s plan of
care.
, A. Serum sodium 144 mEq/
B. (Unable to read)
C. Hba1c 10 %
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ATI RN EXIT EXAM Form A
1. A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV
catheter for 7- year- old. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A. (Unable to read)
B. Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter
insertion.
C. Use a mummy restraint to hold the child during the catheter
insertion.
D. Require the parents to leave the room during the procedure.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has arteriovenous fistula
Which of the following findings should the nurse report?
A. Thrill upon palpation.
B. Absence of a bruit.
C. Distended blood vessels
D. Swishing sound upon auscultation.
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client
who has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator which of
the following statements demonstrates understanding of
the teaching?
A. “I will soak in the tub rather and showering”
B. “I will wear loose clothing around my ICD”
C. “I will stop using my microwave oven at home because of my
ICD”
D. “I can hold my cellphone on the same side of my body as the
ICD”
4. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 14 weeks
gestation and reports feelings of ambivalence about being
pregnant. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A. “Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant”
B. “You should discuss your feelings about being
pregnant with your provider”
C. “Have you discussed these feelings with your partner?”
D. “When did you start having these feelings?”
5. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for
a bowel- training program following a spinal cord injury. Which
of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of
,care?
A. Encourage a maximum fluid intake of 1,500 ml per day.
B. Increase the amount of refined grains in the client’s diet.
C. Provide the client with a cold drink prior to defecation.
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D. Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes
prior to scheduled defecation times.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and
requests pain management. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer ondansetron.
B. Place the client in a warm shower.
C. Apply fundal pressure during contractions.
D. Assist the client to a supine position.
7. a nurse in an emergency department is performing triage for
multiple clients following a disaster in the community. To which
of the following types of injuries should the nurse assign the
highest priority?
A. Below-the knee amputation
B. Fractured tibia
C. 95% full-thickness body burn
D. 10cm (4in) laceration to the forearm
8. a nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt
restraints. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse
include?
A. Remove the client’s restraint every 4hr
B. Document the client’s condition every 15 min
C. Attach the restrain to the bed’s side rails
D. Request a PRN restrain prescription for clients who are
aggressive
9. A nurse is teaching an in-service about nursing leadership.
Which of the following information should the nurse include
about an effective leader?
A. Acts as an advocate for the nursing unit.
B. (Unable to read) for the unit
C. Priorities staff request over client needs.
D. Provides routine client care and documentation.
10. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who
has diabetes mellitus and reports that she has been following her
(unable to read) care. The nurse should identify which of the
following findings indicates a need to revise the client’s plan of
care.
, A. Serum sodium 144 mEq/
B. (Unable to read)
C. Hba1c 10 %
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