ATI Exit Exam: Things To Remember, All
questions and answers, graded A+
What are some expected findings of theophylline toxicity? - ✔✔Anorexia, Tachycardia, Albuminuria, and
Hypotension
How is breast engorgement treated? - ✔✔Cold therapy (ice packs on breasts for 15 minutes, 3-4 times
per day).
What do you do if your patient experiences bowel protrusion? - ✔✔1. Stay with client and call for help.
2. Place saline-soaked gauze on wound.
3. Position client supine with knees bent.
4. Take vital signs.
What are the side effects of estradiol? - ✔✔Headache, Hypertension.
What should you NOT do when ambulating with a quad cane? - ✔✔Place can on affected side (canes
should ALWAYS be placed on the UNaffected side!)
What statement should the client make if they understand teaching related to warfarin therapy? - ✔✔"I
should report a change in the color of my stools." (Blood in the stool indicates bleeding)
What are some expected findings in a client with increased ICP? - ✔✔Altered mental status, memory
loss (nuchal rigidity is a sign of bacterial meningitis, NOT increased ICP!)
What should you teach a client regarding preeclampsia? - ✔✔1. Report swelling of hands and face.
2. Rest in side-lying position.
3. Notify provider of decreased UOP.
4. Perform daily fetal kick counts.
, When performing CPR on an infant, where should you check for the pulse? - ✔✔Brachial site.
What electrolyte changes will occur with dehydration? - ✔✔Serum sodium <130
Potassium >5.0
Chloride <95
Glucose <70
BUN >25
Creatinine >1.5
Urine Specific Gravity >1.030
How should a client climb the stairs using crutches? - ✔✔1. Tripod position.
2. Place body weight on crutches.
3. Advance unaffected leg.
4. Advance crutches and affected leg.
What should you AVOID regarding nutrition following a tonsillectomy? - ✔✔Do not give ice cream! It will
make the client cough.
What are the major manifestations of a hemolytic blood transfusion reaction? - ✔✔Tachycardia and
LOW BACK PAIN
For pregnant women, why would a bead be placed on the P6 meridian of the wrist? - ✔✔This is an
alternative medical technique that aids in alleviation of nausea/vomiting.
What are some normal findings during the newborn assessment that are usually thought to be
abnormal? - ✔✔Apnea for up to 10 seconds
Acrocyanosis (hands and feet are blue)
questions and answers, graded A+
What are some expected findings of theophylline toxicity? - ✔✔Anorexia, Tachycardia, Albuminuria, and
Hypotension
How is breast engorgement treated? - ✔✔Cold therapy (ice packs on breasts for 15 minutes, 3-4 times
per day).
What do you do if your patient experiences bowel protrusion? - ✔✔1. Stay with client and call for help.
2. Place saline-soaked gauze on wound.
3. Position client supine with knees bent.
4. Take vital signs.
What are the side effects of estradiol? - ✔✔Headache, Hypertension.
What should you NOT do when ambulating with a quad cane? - ✔✔Place can on affected side (canes
should ALWAYS be placed on the UNaffected side!)
What statement should the client make if they understand teaching related to warfarin therapy? - ✔✔"I
should report a change in the color of my stools." (Blood in the stool indicates bleeding)
What are some expected findings in a client with increased ICP? - ✔✔Altered mental status, memory
loss (nuchal rigidity is a sign of bacterial meningitis, NOT increased ICP!)
What should you teach a client regarding preeclampsia? - ✔✔1. Report swelling of hands and face.
2. Rest in side-lying position.
3. Notify provider of decreased UOP.
4. Perform daily fetal kick counts.
, When performing CPR on an infant, where should you check for the pulse? - ✔✔Brachial site.
What electrolyte changes will occur with dehydration? - ✔✔Serum sodium <130
Potassium >5.0
Chloride <95
Glucose <70
BUN >25
Creatinine >1.5
Urine Specific Gravity >1.030
How should a client climb the stairs using crutches? - ✔✔1. Tripod position.
2. Place body weight on crutches.
3. Advance unaffected leg.
4. Advance crutches and affected leg.
What should you AVOID regarding nutrition following a tonsillectomy? - ✔✔Do not give ice cream! It will
make the client cough.
What are the major manifestations of a hemolytic blood transfusion reaction? - ✔✔Tachycardia and
LOW BACK PAIN
For pregnant women, why would a bead be placed on the P6 meridian of the wrist? - ✔✔This is an
alternative medical technique that aids in alleviation of nausea/vomiting.
What are some normal findings during the newborn assessment that are usually thought to be
abnormal? - ✔✔Apnea for up to 10 seconds
Acrocyanosis (hands and feet are blue)
