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ATI RN CONCEPT BASED ASSESSMENT LEVEL 3
PROCTORED EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage. Which of the
following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
- Methylergonovine
- Magnesium sulfate
- Terbutaline
- Betamethasone
Methylergonovine
rationale: causes contraction of the uterine muscle, which decreases bleeding
AA nurse is counseling a client who has experienced intimate partner violence. Which of the
following instructions is the priority for the nurse to include in the teaching?
Develop a safety plan.
A nurse in a mental health facility is assessing a client who has a hx of alcohol use disorder.
The client states their last drink was 24 hr ago. For which of the following manifestation of
alcohol withdrawal should the nurse monitor?
Tremors
A nurse is teaching a client who has epilepsy and a prescription for valproic acid. The nurse
should instruction the client to report which of the following as an adverse effect of the
medication?
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a nurse is obtaining a history for a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify
- Family history of obsessive compulsive disorder
- Attends weekly religious services
- Schedules monthly appointments with a health care provider
- Recent move across the country to look for work
Recent move across the country to look for work
rationale:
loss of employment and isolation
A nurse at a crisis center is meeting with a client who reports that his adolescent daughter has
been increasingly defiant since the divorce 2 years ago. the client states, "i'm so stressed that
i can't take this anymore" Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
- Refer the client and his daughter for family therapy.
- Recommend that the client attend a support group for guardians of adolescents.
- Identify the client's current coping strategies.
- Teach the client stress-reduction techniques.
identify the client's current coping strategies.
rationale: current strategies to provide additional
A nurse is performing a skin assessment for a client who has a history of melanoma. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
- A nodular lesion with ulceration
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- An irregularly shaped, colored papule
- A pearly papule with a waxy border
- A dry, scaly macule
An irregularly shaped, colored papule
rationale: irregularly shaped, various colors: blue, white, and red. Malignant and can occur
anywhere on the body
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has HELLP syndrome. Which of the
following lab results should the nurse expect?
- Hct 37%
- BUN 15 mg/dL
- Platelet count 150,000/mm3
- Serum uric acid 11 mg/dL
Serum uric acid 11 mg/dL
rationale: above expected range (2.7- 7.3) due to decreased renal perfusion
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a patent ductus arteriosus and heart failure. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse perform?
- Weigh the infant every other day on the same scale.
- Offer the infant small, frequent feedings.
- Position the infant supine or side-lying.
- Assess the infant's radial pulse every 2 hr.
Offer the infant small, frequent feedings.
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rationale: decreased cardiac output lowers tolerance to activity. small, frequent feedings can
enable overall increased caloric intake
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who was born at 33 wks gestation and 2 day old. which
of the following interventions should the nurse include?
position the newborn side-lying or prone while in the nursery
1 week ago, 1000:Client reports unexplained weight loss of about 4.53 kg (10 lb) over the last
2 months and heat intolerance. Client also states difficulty sleeping and increased anxiety.
Client is pacing the room.
Actions to Take:
- Prepare to administer propranolol.
- Prepare the client for a parathyroid scan.
Potential Condition:
- Hyperthyroidism
Parameters to monitor:
- serum calcium
- edema of the glottis
Nurses' Notes1 month ago: 40-year-old client in office for an annual physical. Client has been
concerned about their weight and feeling tired. Return in 1 month for follow-up after visiting
with nutritionist. Will continue to monitor weight and blood pressure. Client education
regarding new prescription for lisinopril completed. Discussed dietary modifications for
weight reduction.
- advise the client that fasting is not necessary prior to their hemo A1C lab work
- take the glyburide if the bg is above 200
- monitor BP
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ATI RN CONCEPT BASED ASSESSMENT LEVEL 3
PROCTORED EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage. Which of the
following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
- Methylergonovine
- Magnesium sulfate
- Terbutaline
- Betamethasone
Methylergonovine
rationale: causes contraction of the uterine muscle, which decreases bleeding
AA nurse is counseling a client who has experienced intimate partner violence. Which of the
following instructions is the priority for the nurse to include in the teaching?
Develop a safety plan.
A nurse in a mental health facility is assessing a client who has a hx of alcohol use disorder.
The client states their last drink was 24 hr ago. For which of the following manifestation of
alcohol withdrawal should the nurse monitor?
Tremors
A nurse is teaching a client who has epilepsy and a prescription for valproic acid. The nurse
should instruction the client to report which of the following as an adverse effect of the
medication?
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a nurse is obtaining a history for a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify
- Family history of obsessive compulsive disorder
- Attends weekly religious services
- Schedules monthly appointments with a health care provider
- Recent move across the country to look for work
Recent move across the country to look for work
rationale:
loss of employment and isolation
A nurse at a crisis center is meeting with a client who reports that his adolescent daughter has
been increasingly defiant since the divorce 2 years ago. the client states, "i'm so stressed that
i can't take this anymore" Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
- Refer the client and his daughter for family therapy.
- Recommend that the client attend a support group for guardians of adolescents.
- Identify the client's current coping strategies.
- Teach the client stress-reduction techniques.
identify the client's current coping strategies.
rationale: current strategies to provide additional
A nurse is performing a skin assessment for a client who has a history of melanoma. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
- A nodular lesion with ulceration
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- An irregularly shaped, colored papule
- A pearly papule with a waxy border
- A dry, scaly macule
An irregularly shaped, colored papule
rationale: irregularly shaped, various colors: blue, white, and red. Malignant and can occur
anywhere on the body
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has HELLP syndrome. Which of the
following lab results should the nurse expect?
- Hct 37%
- BUN 15 mg/dL
- Platelet count 150,000/mm3
- Serum uric acid 11 mg/dL
Serum uric acid 11 mg/dL
rationale: above expected range (2.7- 7.3) due to decreased renal perfusion
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a patent ductus arteriosus and heart failure. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse perform?
- Weigh the infant every other day on the same scale.
- Offer the infant small, frequent feedings.
- Position the infant supine or side-lying.
- Assess the infant's radial pulse every 2 hr.
Offer the infant small, frequent feedings.
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rationale: decreased cardiac output lowers tolerance to activity. small, frequent feedings can
enable overall increased caloric intake
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who was born at 33 wks gestation and 2 day old. which
of the following interventions should the nurse include?
position the newborn side-lying or prone while in the nursery
1 week ago, 1000:Client reports unexplained weight loss of about 4.53 kg (10 lb) over the last
2 months and heat intolerance. Client also states difficulty sleeping and increased anxiety.
Client is pacing the room.
Actions to Take:
- Prepare to administer propranolol.
- Prepare the client for a parathyroid scan.
Potential Condition:
- Hyperthyroidism
Parameters to monitor:
- serum calcium
- edema of the glottis
Nurses' Notes1 month ago: 40-year-old client in office for an annual physical. Client has been
concerned about their weight and feeling tired. Return in 1 month for follow-up after visiting
with nutritionist. Will continue to monitor weight and blood pressure. Client education
regarding new prescription for lisinopril completed. Discussed dietary modifications for
weight reduction.
- advise the client that fasting is not necessary prior to their hemo A1C lab work
- take the glyburide if the bg is above 200
- monitor BP
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