NEW 2022 ATI RETAKE TESTED EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation therapy to treat lung cancer. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. review lab test results for low hemoglobin
b. observe for signs of infection
c. monitor the mouth for signs of xerostomia
d. examine the skin for generalized urticaria
- Correct answer b. observe for signs of infection
2. A nurse is reviewing the lab findings for a client who has idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP). Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect to be decreased?
a. WBC
b. RBC
c. Granulocytes
d. Platelets
- Correct answer D. Plateletes
3. A nurse is caring for a client following surgical treatment for a supratentorial brain tumor. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse take?
a. elevate the HOB to 30*
b. notify the provider for drainage greater than 80 mL/ 8 hr
c. place the client in a flat, lateral position
d. provide passive ROM exercises to the neck
- Correct answer a. elevate the HOB to 30*
4. A nurse enters a client's room and finds him on the floor in the clonic phase of a tonic-clonic seizure. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
, a. insert a padded tongue blade into the client's mouth
b. place a pillow under the clients head
c. gentle restrain the client's extremities
d. apply a face mask for oxygen administration
- Correct answer b. place a pillow under the clients head
5. A nurse is preparing educational material for a client who has thrombocytopenic disorder. Which of the
following information should the nurse include?
a. use a rectal suppository if constipated
b. swish with commercial mouthwash after brushing teeth
c. notify the dentist of condition prior to invasive procedures
d. take aspirin for headaches
- Correct answer c. notify the dentist of condition prior to invasive procedures
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has immunosuppression following chemotherapy. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. insert an indwelling catheter to monitor sediment in the urine
b. take the client's temp once per shift
c. provide the client with fresh fruits to avoid constipation
d. limit the number of health care workers entering the room
- Correct answer d. limit the number of health care workers entering the room
7. A nurse in the ED is caring for a client who sustained a head injury. The nurse notes the client's IV fluids are
infusing at 125 mL/hr. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
a. slow the rate to 20
b. continue rate at 125
c. slow rate to 50
d. increase rate to 250
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation therapy to treat lung cancer. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. review lab test results for low hemoglobin
b. observe for signs of infection
c. monitor the mouth for signs of xerostomia
d. examine the skin for generalized urticaria
- Correct answer b. observe for signs of infection
2. A nurse is reviewing the lab findings for a client who has idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP). Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect to be decreased?
a. WBC
b. RBC
c. Granulocytes
d. Platelets
- Correct answer D. Plateletes
3. A nurse is caring for a client following surgical treatment for a supratentorial brain tumor. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse take?
a. elevate the HOB to 30*
b. notify the provider for drainage greater than 80 mL/ 8 hr
c. place the client in a flat, lateral position
d. provide passive ROM exercises to the neck
- Correct answer a. elevate the HOB to 30*
4. A nurse enters a client's room and finds him on the floor in the clonic phase of a tonic-clonic seizure. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
, a. insert a padded tongue blade into the client's mouth
b. place a pillow under the clients head
c. gentle restrain the client's extremities
d. apply a face mask for oxygen administration
- Correct answer b. place a pillow under the clients head
5. A nurse is preparing educational material for a client who has thrombocytopenic disorder. Which of the
following information should the nurse include?
a. use a rectal suppository if constipated
b. swish with commercial mouthwash after brushing teeth
c. notify the dentist of condition prior to invasive procedures
d. take aspirin for headaches
- Correct answer c. notify the dentist of condition prior to invasive procedures
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has immunosuppression following chemotherapy. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. insert an indwelling catheter to monitor sediment in the urine
b. take the client's temp once per shift
c. provide the client with fresh fruits to avoid constipation
d. limit the number of health care workers entering the room
- Correct answer d. limit the number of health care workers entering the room
7. A nurse in the ED is caring for a client who sustained a head injury. The nurse notes the client's IV fluids are
infusing at 125 mL/hr. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
a. slow the rate to 20
b. continue rate at 125
c. slow rate to 50
d. increase rate to 250
