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ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS 2025 PROCTORED EXAM 200
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A nurse is preparing to obtain informed consent from a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. "Request that an assistive personnel interpret the information for the client" b. "Use proper medical terms when giving information to the client" c. "Offer written information in the client's language" d. "Avoid using gestures when speaking to the client" - ANSWER
c A nurse is teaching a client about home care equipment. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (select all that apply) a. "Avoid using wool blankets when receiving oxygen" b. check the O2 delivery rate at least once a day c. align the middle of the ball in the flow meter with the line of the prescribed flow rate d. "Keep the oxygen delivery system 0.6 m (2 feet) from any heat source" e. "Lay the oxygen tank flat when storing" - ANSWER >>>>a, b, c A nurse is planning care for a client who reports insomnia. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform shortly before bedtime? a. Provide a late supper. b. Offer a wet washcloth for the client to wash her face c. Perform range-of-motion exercises d. Prepare hot cocoa or tea for the client - ANSWER >>>>a
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is receiving a change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first? a. A client who has acute abdominal pain of 4 on a scale from 0 to 10 b. A client who has pneumonia and an oxygen saturation of 96% c. A client who has new onset of dyspnea 24hr after a total hip arthroplasty • d. A client who has a urinary tract infection and low-grade fever - ANSWER
c A nurse is reviewing a client's intake and output and notes the following: 0.9% sodium chloride 600mL IV infusion, cefazolin 250 mg in dextrose 5% in water 100mL intermittent IV bolus, 200mL emesis, 40mL voided urine, and 20mL urine from straight catheterization. The nurse should record the client's net fluid intake as how many mL? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) DOSAGE CALCULATION - ANSWER >>>>700 mL A nurse is discussing incident reports with a group of newly licensed nurses. The nurse should include that which if the following requires the completion of an incident report? a. A client's prescribed laboratory testing was not obtained b. A client withdrew consent for a procedure c. An oncoming nurse arrived to work late d. A nurse transfused a unit of packed RBCs in 2 hr. - ANSWER a
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for negative-pressure therapy for a chronic wound. The nurse is unfamiliar with the procedure. Which of the following resources should the nurse consult to learn more about the intervention. a. The client's plan of care b. The nurse practice act c. The material safety data sheet
client. In which of the following roles is the nurse manager functioning? a. Case manager b. Client educator c. Client care provider d. Client advocate - ANSWER >>>>d A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel? a. Changing the dressing for a client who has a stage 3 pressure injury b. Determining a client's response to a diuretic c. Comparing radial pulses for a client who is postoperative d.Providing postmortem care to a client - ANSWER >>>>d A nurse is conducting a health assessment for a client who takes herbal supplements. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the use of the supplements? A. I take ginkgo biloba for a headache B. I take echinacea to control my cholesterol C. I use ginger when I get car sick D. I use garlic for my menopausal symptoms - ANSWER >>>>c A nurse is caring for a client who has influenza and isolation precautions in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the spread of infection? A. Wear a mask when working within 3 feet of the client B. Administer metronidazole C. Don protective eyewear before entering the room. D. Place the client in a negative airflow room. - ANSWER >>>>a A nurse obtains a prescription for wrist restraints for a client who is trying to pull out his NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Attach the restraints securely to the side rails of the client's bed.
B. Apply the restraints to allow as little movement as possible C.Allow room for two fingers to fit between the clients skin and the restraints d. remove the restraints every 4 hours - ANSWER >>>>c A nurse is admitting a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following types of transmission precautions should the nurse plan to initiate? A. Droplet B. Airbornes c. protective environment d. contact - ANSWER >>>>b A nurse in a well-child clinic receives a telephone call from a parent who states that their child accidentally swallowed paint thinner. The child is awake and alert. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. Have your child drink one large glass of water. B. Hang up and call a poison control center hotline. C. Bring your child into the clinic later today. D. Induce vomiting in your child with syrup of ipecac. - ANSWER
a A nurse is documenting a client's medical record. Which of the following entries should the nurse record. A. Oral temperature slightly elevated at 0800 B. Administered pain medication C. Incision without redness or drainage
D. Drank adequate amounts of fluid with meals. - ANSWER
b A nurse is providing oral care for a client who is unconscious. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Place the client in a side-lying position. B. Brush the clients teeth daily C. Apply mineral oil to the client's lips D. Rinse the client's mouth with an alcohol-based mouthwash - ANSWER >>>>a A nurse is collaborating with a risk management team about potential legal issues involving client care. The nurse should
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charge nurse in a long-term care facility is preparing an educational program about delirium for newly hired nurses. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include? a. "Delirium does not affect a client's perception of her environment." b. "Delirium does not affect a client's sleep cycle." c. "Delirium has an abrupt onset." d. "Delirium has a slow progression." - ANSWER >>>>c A nurse is speaking with a client who has recently received a diagnosis of a chronic illness. The client states, " The doctor must be wrong. I can't be that sick". The nurse should inform the client that their reaction is an example of which of the following expected responses to grief? a. Acceptance b. Denial c. Anger d. Depression - ANSWER >>>>b A Nurse on a medical-surgical unit is providing care for four clients. The nurse should identify which of the following situations as an ethical dilemma? a. A surgeon who removed the wrong kidney during a surgical procedure refuses to take responsibility for her actions b. A client who has Crohn's disease reports that his prescription drug plan will not pay for his medications. c. A client who has a new colostomy refuses to take instructions from the ostomy therapist because she "doesn't like him." d. the family of a client who has a terminal illness asks the provider not to tell the client the diagnosis - ANSWER >>>>d A nurse is teaching a client about performing breast selfexaminations. Which of the following statements by the clients indicates an understanding of the teaching? contents" e. expect the stoma to turn a purple-blue color as its ANSWER >>> heals" >a, b, c, d
a. "I should perform my self-exam the week that my period starts" b. "I should make different patterns on each breast when I do my self-exam." c. "I should use the palm of my hand to apply pressure to each breast." d. "I should make circular motions with my fingertips under my arms." - ANSWER >>>>d A nurse is preparing to transfer a client who is partially weight bearing from the bed to the chair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Keep his knees straight when moving the client b. Position the chair next to the bed as a 90 degree angle c. Stand with his feet together when lifting the client d. Have the client bear weight on her stronger leg - ANSWER
d A nurse is caring for a client following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The client has a prescription for ondansetron 4mg IV bolus every 6hr PRN for nausea and vomiting. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should follow to administer the medication. ( Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.)
- Select the injection port of the IV tubing closest to the client.
- Cleanse the injection port with an antiseptic swab.
- Aspirate for blood return.
- Inject the medication.
- perform hand hygiene - ANSWER >>>>1. perform hand hygiene
- select the injection port of the IV tubing closest to the client
- cleanse the injection port with an antiseptic swab
- aspirate for blood return
- inject the medication A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus about mixing regular and NPH insulin. Which of the following statements but the client indicates an understanding of the teaching a. I should wait 3 minutes after mixing the insulin to inject it
d. Respiratory rate 7/min - ANSWER >>>>d A nurse is caring for a client who has been treated multiple times for STIs. Which of the following responses should the nurse take? a. "You must have too many sexual partners" b. "Why do you keep letting this happen?" c. "Let's explore why this might be re-occuring" d. "Don't you have access to condoms?" - ANSWER >>>>c A nurse enters the room of a client who has a seizure disorder. The client is sitting in a chair and begins to experience a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Move items in the room away from the client b. Turn the client onto their side c. Help the client lie on the floor d. Loosen the client's clothing - ANSWER >>>>c A nurse is testing a client for conduction deafness by performing Weber's test. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when performing this test? a. Move a vibrating tuning form in front of the client's ear canals one after the other b. Place the base of a vibrating tuning fork on the client's mastoid process c. Place the base of a vibrating tuning fork on the top of the client's head d. Count how many seconds a client can hear a tuning fork after it has been struck - ANSWER >>>>c A nurse is obtaining the medication history of a client who asks about taking ginkgo biloba. The nurse should identify which of the following medications can interact adversely with this supplement? a. Warfarin b. Albuterol c. Levothyroxine d. Atorvastatin - ANSWER >>>>a A nurse is obtaining informed consent from a client who is scheduled for surgery. The client states, "I don't want to go through with the procedure." Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Discuss alternative treatments with the client b. Explain to the client the risks involved with not having the procedure c. Express approval of the client's decision to not have the procedure d. Document the client's decision in the medical record - ANSWER >>>>d A nurse is providing teaching to a client about reducing the adverse effects of immobility. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. " I will have my partner help me change position every 4 hours" b. " I will remove my antiembolic stockings while I am in bed" c." I will hold my breath when rising from a sitting position" d." I will perform ankle and knee exercises every hour." - ANSWER >>>>d A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a new prescription to advance her diet to full to full liquids. Which of the following foods should the nurse offer the client as a part of a full A nurse is preparing a client who has terminal cancer for discharge. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask when assessing the client's psychosocial history? a. " What medications are you currently taking?" b." Are you experiencing any Pain?" c. " Have any of your relatives been diagnosed with cancer?" d. " What Techniques do you use to cope with stress?" - ANSWER >>>>d A nurse is performing a skin assessment on an older adult client. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Thickened outer layer of skin b. Increased skin elasticity c. Reduced sweat production d. Increased Production of oils - ANSWER >>>>c liquid diet? a. Oatmeal b. Applesauce c. Scrambled eggs d. Plain Yogurt - ANSWER >>>>d
purchase the food he needs to adhere to the diet at home. The nurse should notify which of the following members of the health care team. a. Social worker b. Occupational therapist c. Registered Dietician d. Primary care provider - ANSWER >>>>a A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the care of a client who has a methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. Which of the following statements by newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. " I will place the client in a Private room." b. " I will remove my gown before my gloves after providing client care." c. " I will wear an N95 respirator mask when caring for the client." d. " I will tell the client's visitors to wear a mask when they are within 3 feet of the client." - ANSWER >>>>a A nurse is planning care for a client who reports having a latex allergy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? a. Cover the blood pressure cuff with a stockinette. b. Wear powdered gloves when providing care to the client. c. Apply adhesive tape when securing an IV insertion site. d. Use plastic syringes for medication administration. - ANSWER
a A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. While the nurse is witnessing the client's signature, the client states, " I trust my doctor, but I don't understand what is meant by resecting my intestines." Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Describe the surgery to the client. b. Notify the Provider. c. Complete an incident report d. Provide brochures about the procedure. - ANSWER >>>>b
A nurse is documenting client care. Which of the following abbreviations should the nurse use? a. " SQ" for subcutaneous b. "SS" for sliding scale c. "BRP" for bathroom privileges d. "OJ" for orange juice - ANSWER >>>>c A nurse is preparing to bathe a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Give detailed instructions for the client to follow. b. Complete the bath even if the client is in distress. c. Use distractions when bathing the client. d. Allow the client to select the temperature of the bath water. - ANSWER >>>>c A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has end stage cancer. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to promote the client's dignity? a. Provide guided imagery exercises to the client. b. Refrain from discussing the client's prognosis c. Suggest that the client keep a journal. d. Encourage the client to share their life story. - ANSWER
b A nurse is caring for a client who has a closed wound drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Wear sterile gloves when emptying the container. b. Reset the container with the drainage port closed c. Connect the drain to high pressure suction. d. Press straight down on the container to create vacuum. - ANSWER >>>>d A nurse receives a telephone prescription from a provider for a client who is experiencing pain. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? a. " Will you please spell the name of that medication for me?" b. "Let me clarify that you want the medication given qid, correct?" c. " I will sign my name now and leave a space for you to sign your name."
A nurse is inserting an NG tube for a client who requires gastric decompression. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify proper placement of the tube? a. Assess the client for a gag reflex b. Measure the pH of the gastric c. Place the end of the NG tube in the water to observe for bubbling A nurse is caring for a client who reports a pain level of 5 on a scale from 0-10. The client informs the nurse that pain meds are not an option for managing pain. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? a. Would you like to get you a back massage? b. Why do you think pain med is not going to help you? c. You may take any herbal remedies you bring from home d. I'm sure it will work if you just give it a chance - ANSWER
a a nurse is caring for a client who has an extracellular fluid volume deficit. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Bradycardia b. Postural hypotension c. Distended neck vein d. Dependent edema - ANSWER >>>>b A nurse is caring for a client who is immunocompromised which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Use sterile gloves to provide perineal care b. Cleanse hands with an alcohol based hand rub before client contact c. Have the client apply a mask when children are visiting d. Asculatate 2.5 cm above the umbilicus while injecting 15 ml of water - ANSWER >>>>b
d. Place the client in a semi-private room - ANSWER >>>>b Which of the following veins should the nurse select when initiating iv therapy? a. The radial vein on the left arm b. The cephalic vein in the left distal forearm c. The cephalic within on the back of the right hand d. The basilic vein in the right antecubital fossa - ANSWER >>>>b interventions should the nurse take to prevent skin breakdown? a. Apply powder to the client perineal area b. Restrict client's fluid intake c. Request a prescriptions for an indwelling urinary catheter d. Apply a moisture barrier ointment after perineal hygiene - ANSWER >>>>d client tells the nurse" I am looking forward to seeing my grandchildren grow up." the nurse should identify the client is experiencing which of the following stages of grief? a. Acceptance b. Bargaining c. Anger d. Denial - ANSWER >>>>d A nurse is teaching a client about the care and use of hearing aids. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. clean the hearing aid by soaking it in warm water b. Turn the hearing aid off and the volume down before insertion c. Replace the battery if the hearing aid emits a whistling sound d. Leave the battery in place when the hearing aid is not in use - ANSWER >>>>b
c. Apply pressure just below artificial eye to break the suction d. Clear the artificial eye with hydrogen peroxide before storing d. Retract the upper and lower lids to reinsert the artificial eye - ANSWER >>>>c, d, e A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following bowel resection and reports sudden severe abdominal pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Determine areas of resonance across the abdomen using a systematic approach b. Expose the client's abdomen to look for changes in appearance c. Perform abdominal palpation by pressing gently with the finger pads d. Use the diaphragm of the stethoscope to listen for bowel sounds - ANSWER >>>>b A nurse is providing care for a client who is to undergo a total laryngectomy. Which of the following interventions is the nurses priority? a. Determine the client's reading ability b. Review the use of an artificial larynx c. With the client schedule a support session d. For the client explain the techniques of esophageal speech - ANSWER >>>>d A home care nurse is teaching a client about home safety. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? (select all that apply) a. I will use the bars when getting in and out of the bath tub b. I need to check my medications for expiration dates c. I need to have a fire escape plan with my family d. I will apply tape over frayed areas of electrical cords e. I need to set my hot water heater to 140 degrees Fahrenheit - ANSWER >>>>a, b, c a nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who reports a right lower quadrant pain, nausea and vomiting for the
past 48 hours? Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Offer pain medication b. Palpate the abdomen c.Auscultate bowel sounds d.Administer an antiemetic - ANSWER >>>>c A nurse is caring for a client who recently received a diagnosis of terminal cancer. Which of the following statement by the client partner indicates maladaptive coping? a. I don't know of if I will be able to meet his physical needs. - ANSWER >>>>a A nurse is planning care for a client who has a stage 1 pressure ulcer on the right heel. The nurse should anticipate application of which of the following dressings? a. Dry gauge b. Transparent c. Calcium alginate d. Hydrogel - ANSWER >>>>b A nurse is caring for a client who has brain cancer and is transferring to hospice care. The client's son tells the nurse "I don't know what to tell my dad if he asks how he is going to die". Which of the following is an appropriate response from the nurse? a. "lets discuss your concerns about your father," or anything along those lines that is therapeutic. - ANSWER >>>>a a nurse is teaching an older adult client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus about how to care for corns and calluses toes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? a. I can apply lotion to soften the calluses as long as I don't put lotion between my toes b. I can place an oval corn pad over toes that have corns as longs as a remove the pad weekly c. I should soak my feet in warm water daily to soften corns and calluses d. I should use an over the counter liquid medication to remove corns - ANSWER >>>>a
