RN 2019 Adult Medical Surgical ATI Proctored Exam ALL
FORMS 2022
A nurse is caring for a client who has a severe burn injury. The nurse
should recognize which of the following client findings as an indication
of hypovolemic shock? - ANSWER-Potassium 5.2 mEq/L
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma the use of a peak flow
meter. After setting the meter to the zero baseline. What is the sequence
of steps the nurse should instruct the client to take? - ANSWER-"Stand
upright""Fill your lungs with a deep breath.""Seal your lips
around the mouthpiece.""Exhibit forcefully and quickly.""Record
the highest of three consecutive readings.
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypotension, cool and clammy
skin, tachycardia, and tachypnea. In which of the following positions
should the nurse place the client? - ANSWER-Feet elevated
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a pulmonary embolism and
a prescription for enoxaparin via subcutaneous injection. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include? - ANSWER-Assess
the client's stools for occult blood
a nurse is caring for a client who has sealed radiation implant. which of
the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-limit family
member visits to 30 min per day
,RN 2019 Adult Medical Surgical ATI Proctored Exam ALL
FORMS 2022
a nurse providing teaching for a client who has chronic kidney disease.
which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of
the teaching? - ANSWER-I will spread my protein allowances over
the entire day
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following
abdominal surgery and has a prescription for opioid analgesia. Which of
the following actions should the nurse implement to help facilitate the
client's recovery? - ANSWER-Provide analgesic medication prior to
physical activities.
A the medical record of a client who is 1 day postoperative following an
appendectomy. Which of the following should the nurse report to the
provider ? - ANSWER-Hemoglobin 10 mg/dL
A nurse on an acute care unit is receiving a change-of-shift report for
four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
- ANSWER-A client who had an acute kidney injury and has a
potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L
A nurse in a long-term care facility caring for a bedridden. Which of the
following findings should alert the nurse to a complication of the client's
immobility? - ANSWER-blurred vision
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a
below-the-knee amputation and asks about the purpose of maintaining
an elastic bandage around the residual limb of the extremity. Which of
, RN 2019 Adult Medical Surgical ATI Proctored Exam ALL
FORMS 2022
the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? - ANSWER-"The
elastic bandage will prevent excessive edema."
A nurse is preparing to administer fresh frozen plasma to a client. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Administer
the plasma immediately after thawing
A nurse caring for a client in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) , Which of the
following is the priority intervention by the nurse - ANSWER-
Administer 0.9% sodium chloride
A critical care nurse is assessing a client who has a severe head injury.
In response to painful stimuli, the client does not open her eyes, displays
decerebrate posturing, and makes incomprehensible sounds. Which of
the following Glascow Coma Scale scores should the nurse assign the
client? - ANSWER-5
15. 1. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has an
ileostomy. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-"I will expect my stools to
be loose."
A home health nurse is teaching a client how to care for a peripherally
inserted central catheter in his right arm. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-Use a
10-milliliter syringe when flushing the catheter.
FORMS 2022
A nurse is caring for a client who has a severe burn injury. The nurse
should recognize which of the following client findings as an indication
of hypovolemic shock? - ANSWER-Potassium 5.2 mEq/L
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma the use of a peak flow
meter. After setting the meter to the zero baseline. What is the sequence
of steps the nurse should instruct the client to take? - ANSWER-"Stand
upright""Fill your lungs with a deep breath.""Seal your lips
around the mouthpiece.""Exhibit forcefully and quickly.""Record
the highest of three consecutive readings.
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypotension, cool and clammy
skin, tachycardia, and tachypnea. In which of the following positions
should the nurse place the client? - ANSWER-Feet elevated
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a pulmonary embolism and
a prescription for enoxaparin via subcutaneous injection. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include? - ANSWER-Assess
the client's stools for occult blood
a nurse is caring for a client who has sealed radiation implant. which of
the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-limit family
member visits to 30 min per day
,RN 2019 Adult Medical Surgical ATI Proctored Exam ALL
FORMS 2022
a nurse providing teaching for a client who has chronic kidney disease.
which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of
the teaching? - ANSWER-I will spread my protein allowances over
the entire day
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following
abdominal surgery and has a prescription for opioid analgesia. Which of
the following actions should the nurse implement to help facilitate the
client's recovery? - ANSWER-Provide analgesic medication prior to
physical activities.
A the medical record of a client who is 1 day postoperative following an
appendectomy. Which of the following should the nurse report to the
provider ? - ANSWER-Hemoglobin 10 mg/dL
A nurse on an acute care unit is receiving a change-of-shift report for
four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
- ANSWER-A client who had an acute kidney injury and has a
potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L
A nurse in a long-term care facility caring for a bedridden. Which of the
following findings should alert the nurse to a complication of the client's
immobility? - ANSWER-blurred vision
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a
below-the-knee amputation and asks about the purpose of maintaining
an elastic bandage around the residual limb of the extremity. Which of
, RN 2019 Adult Medical Surgical ATI Proctored Exam ALL
FORMS 2022
the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? - ANSWER-"The
elastic bandage will prevent excessive edema."
A nurse is preparing to administer fresh frozen plasma to a client. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Administer
the plasma immediately after thawing
A nurse caring for a client in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) , Which of the
following is the priority intervention by the nurse - ANSWER-
Administer 0.9% sodium chloride
A critical care nurse is assessing a client who has a severe head injury.
In response to painful stimuli, the client does not open her eyes, displays
decerebrate posturing, and makes incomprehensible sounds. Which of
the following Glascow Coma Scale scores should the nurse assign the
client? - ANSWER-5
15. 1. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has an
ileostomy. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-"I will expect my stools to
be loose."
A home health nurse is teaching a client how to care for a peripherally
inserted central catheter in his right arm. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-Use a
10-milliliter syringe when flushing the catheter.
