New update!! 2023 ATI Comprehensive Form C Exam 2023 ATI
Comprehensive Form C Exam with 100% Correct Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania.
The nurse obtained a verbal prescription for restraints. Which of the following should the
actions the nurse take? ---------- Answer --------- Document the client's condition every
15 minutes
A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following
perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the
plan of care? ---------- Answer --------- Administer analgesics on a scheduled basis for
the first 24 hr
A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following
clients should the nurse plan to assess first? ---------- Answer --------- A client who has a
hip fracture and a new onset of tachypnea
A nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal nicotine patch for a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? ---------- Answer --------- Wear gloves to apply
the patch to the client's skin
A nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following
clients should the nurse assess first? ---------- Answer --------- A client who was just
given a glass of orange juice for a low blood glucose level
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral tube feedings. Which
of the following places the client at risk for aspiration? ---------- Answer --------- A history
of gastroesophageal reflux disease
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has Cushing's disease. The
nurse should expect the client to have an increase in which of the following laboratory
values? ---------- Answer --------- Serum glucose level- increased
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium
sulfate intravenously. The nurse discontinues the magnesium sulfate after the client
displaces toxicity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? ----------
Answer --------- Administer calcium gluconate IV
Rationale: Calcium gluconate is given for magnesium sulfate toxicity. Always have an
injectable form of
calcium gluconate available when administering magnesium sulfate by IV.
A charge nurse is teaching new staff members about factors that increase a client's risk
to become violent. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include as the
best predictor of future violence? ---------- Answer --------- Previous violent behavior
,Risk factors also include: past history of aggression, poor impulse control, and violence.
Comorbidity that leads to acts of violence (psychotic delusions, command
hallucinations, violent angry reactions with cognitive disorders).
A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take when setting up the sterile field? ---------- Answer --------- Place
the cap from the solution sterile side up on clean surface
A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client about methods to promote
nighttime
sleep. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? ---------- Answer ----
----- Eat a light snack before bedtime
A home health nurse is preparing for an initial visit with an older adult client who lives
alone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? ---------- Answer --------
- Identify environmental hazards in the home
A nurse is assessing the remote memory of an older adult client who has mild dementia.
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client? ---------- Answer -------
-- "What high school did you graduate from"
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which
of the following goals should the nurse include in the teaching? ---------- Answer ---------
HbA1c level less than 7%
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postoperative following rhinoplasty. Which of
manifestations requires immediate action by the nurse? ---------- Answer ---------
Increase in frequency of swallowing
A nurse is planning care for a preschool-age child who is in the acute phase Kawasaki
disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of
care? ---------- Answer --------- Monitor the child's cardiac status
A nurse is planning an educational program for high school students about cigarette
smoking. Which of the following potential consequences of smoking is most likely to
discourage adolescents from using tobacco? ---------- Answer --------- Use of tobacco
decreases the level of athletic ability
A nurse is assessing a client who is prescribed spironolactone. Which of the following
laboratory values should the nurse monitor for this client? ---------- Answer ---------
Serum potassium- diuretic that retains potassium= hyperkalemic risk
A nurse has agreed to serve as an interpreter for an older adult client who is assigned
to another nurse. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an
understanding of this role? ---------- Answer --------- "I will let the client know that I am
available as the interpreter."
, A nurse is performing assessments on newborns in the nursery. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider? ---------- Answer --------- A two day old
newborn who has a respiratory rate of 70 -->
30 - 60 is normal
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new prescription for
haloperidol which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to
report to the provider? ---------- Answer --------- Shuffling gait →A/E EPS: is an
indication of parkinsonism and should be reported
A nurse is teaching dietary guidelines to a client who has celiac disease which of the
following food choices is appropriate for the client? ---------- Answer --------- Potato
pancakes
A nurse is working in acute care mental health facility is assessing a client who has
schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? ----------
Answer --------- Disorganized speech
A nurse is caring for a client who is immobile which of the following interventions is
appropriate to prevent contracture? ---------- Answer --------- Apply an orthotic to the
clients foot
A public health nurse working in a rural area is developing a program to improve health
for the local population. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? ---
------- Answer --------- Provide anticipatory guidance classes to parents through public
schools
A nurse in the 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? ---------- Answer --------- Below the knee amputation
A nurse is preparing a change of shift report for an adult female client who is
postoperative. Which of the following client information should the nurse include in the
report? ---------- Answer --------- Platelets 100,000/mm3
A nurse is admitting a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following is an
expected finding? ---------- Answer --------- Prealbumin 10 mcg/dl (normal: 16-40)
A charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning assignments for a licensed
practical nurse (LPN) who has been sent from the postpartum unit due to a staffing
shortage for the shift. Which of the following client assignments should the nurse
delegate to the LPN? ---------- Answer --------- A client who is postoperative following a
bowel resection with an NGT set to continuous suction
Comprehensive Form C Exam with 100% Correct Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania.
The nurse obtained a verbal prescription for restraints. Which of the following should the
actions the nurse take? ---------- Answer --------- Document the client's condition every
15 minutes
A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following
perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the
plan of care? ---------- Answer --------- Administer analgesics on a scheduled basis for
the first 24 hr
A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following
clients should the nurse plan to assess first? ---------- Answer --------- A client who has a
hip fracture and a new onset of tachypnea
A nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal nicotine patch for a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? ---------- Answer --------- Wear gloves to apply
the patch to the client's skin
A nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following
clients should the nurse assess first? ---------- Answer --------- A client who was just
given a glass of orange juice for a low blood glucose level
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral tube feedings. Which
of the following places the client at risk for aspiration? ---------- Answer --------- A history
of gastroesophageal reflux disease
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has Cushing's disease. The
nurse should expect the client to have an increase in which of the following laboratory
values? ---------- Answer --------- Serum glucose level- increased
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium
sulfate intravenously. The nurse discontinues the magnesium sulfate after the client
displaces toxicity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? ----------
Answer --------- Administer calcium gluconate IV
Rationale: Calcium gluconate is given for magnesium sulfate toxicity. Always have an
injectable form of
calcium gluconate available when administering magnesium sulfate by IV.
A charge nurse is teaching new staff members about factors that increase a client's risk
to become violent. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include as the
best predictor of future violence? ---------- Answer --------- Previous violent behavior
,Risk factors also include: past history of aggression, poor impulse control, and violence.
Comorbidity that leads to acts of violence (psychotic delusions, command
hallucinations, violent angry reactions with cognitive disorders).
A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take when setting up the sterile field? ---------- Answer --------- Place
the cap from the solution sterile side up on clean surface
A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client about methods to promote
nighttime
sleep. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? ---------- Answer ----
----- Eat a light snack before bedtime
A home health nurse is preparing for an initial visit with an older adult client who lives
alone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? ---------- Answer --------
- Identify environmental hazards in the home
A nurse is assessing the remote memory of an older adult client who has mild dementia.
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client? ---------- Answer -------
-- "What high school did you graduate from"
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which
of the following goals should the nurse include in the teaching? ---------- Answer ---------
HbA1c level less than 7%
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postoperative following rhinoplasty. Which of
manifestations requires immediate action by the nurse? ---------- Answer ---------
Increase in frequency of swallowing
A nurse is planning care for a preschool-age child who is in the acute phase Kawasaki
disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of
care? ---------- Answer --------- Monitor the child's cardiac status
A nurse is planning an educational program for high school students about cigarette
smoking. Which of the following potential consequences of smoking is most likely to
discourage adolescents from using tobacco? ---------- Answer --------- Use of tobacco
decreases the level of athletic ability
A nurse is assessing a client who is prescribed spironolactone. Which of the following
laboratory values should the nurse monitor for this client? ---------- Answer ---------
Serum potassium- diuretic that retains potassium= hyperkalemic risk
A nurse has agreed to serve as an interpreter for an older adult client who is assigned
to another nurse. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an
understanding of this role? ---------- Answer --------- "I will let the client know that I am
available as the interpreter."
, A nurse is performing assessments on newborns in the nursery. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider? ---------- Answer --------- A two day old
newborn who has a respiratory rate of 70 -->
30 - 60 is normal
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new prescription for
haloperidol which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to
report to the provider? ---------- Answer --------- Shuffling gait →A/E EPS: is an
indication of parkinsonism and should be reported
A nurse is teaching dietary guidelines to a client who has celiac disease which of the
following food choices is appropriate for the client? ---------- Answer --------- Potato
pancakes
A nurse is working in acute care mental health facility is assessing a client who has
schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? ----------
Answer --------- Disorganized speech
A nurse is caring for a client who is immobile which of the following interventions is
appropriate to prevent contracture? ---------- Answer --------- Apply an orthotic to the
clients foot
A public health nurse working in a rural area is developing a program to improve health
for the local population. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? ---
------- Answer --------- Provide anticipatory guidance classes to parents through public
schools
A nurse in the 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? ---------- Answer --------- Below the knee amputation
A nurse is preparing a change of shift report for an adult female client who is
postoperative. Which of the following client information should the nurse include in the
report? ---------- Answer --------- Platelets 100,000/mm3
A nurse is admitting a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following is an
expected finding? ---------- Answer --------- Prealbumin 10 mcg/dl (normal: 16-40)
A charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning assignments for a licensed
practical nurse (LPN) who has been sent from the postpartum unit due to a staffing
shortage for the shift. Which of the following client assignments should the nurse
delegate to the LPN? ---------- Answer --------- A client who is postoperative following a
bowel resection with an NGT set to continuous suction
