ATI Practical Nurse (PN) Comprehensive Exit Practice Exam

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• What are advance directives?
• In managing a client with pneumonia, which assessment finding is most concerning?
• Which response indicates a client understands stress management techniques?
• During teaching about home care for conjunctivitis, what should the nurse instruct the parent of a school-age child?
• What should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client prescribed prednisone for Addison's disease?
• What effect should a nurse expect when assessing a middle-aged female client taking melatonin?
• When checking a newborn's vital signs, which method of temperature measurement is preferred?
• What safety instruction should a nurse provide to a parent of a newborn regarding crib placement?
• In a case of substance intoxication characterized by agitation and visual hallucinations, which substance is likely involved?
• A nurse is providing instructions for a rectal medication administration. What should be included?
• How should a nurse respond to the daughter of a client with Alzheimer's who feels overwhelmed by caregiving?
• What is the appropriate first step when preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client?
• What is the appropriate action for a nurse to take regarding a chest tube connected to a closed drainage system?
• Which sign indicates a positive response to IV fluid therapy in an infant receiving treatment for dehydration?
• What communication method should a nurse use with a client who has expressive aphasia?
• Which of the following findings places a female client at risk for coronary artery disease?
• Which risk factor for health care-associated infections should a nurse highlight to a newly licensed nurse?
• What is an important nursing intervention for a newborn's crib safety?
• Which finding should a nurse report to the provider for a client who is 24 hours postoperative from an open colon resection?
• What is a significant risk associated with untreated lactose intolerance in children?
• When teaching about bottle feeding a full-term newborn, which instruction is essential for the nurse to provide?
• What is the priority action for a nurse contributing to the discharge plan for a client who had a knee arthroplasty?
• What task should be delegated by a nurse to a nursing assistant on a medical-surgical unit?
• What dietary item should a nurse inform a client that frequently increases cancer risk?
• What might be a significant health recommendation for a client with a history of high cholesterol?
• What should a nurse do when a client refuses to take prescribed medications?
• What intervention should be included in the plan of care following a transurethral resection of the prostate?
• Which prescription for a client is correctly transcribed?
• After noting signs of compromised circulation in a post-op patient, what should the nurse do first?
• What key concept related to comfort should be evaluated in a pediatric client?
• Which situation should a school nurse identify as an ethical dilemma for a client's parents?
• Which finding from a postpartum client should the nurse prioritize reporting to the provider?
• What instruction should a nurse provide to a client undergoing an abdominal ultrasound at 20 weeks of gestation?
• What is a common adverse reaction that a nurse should monitor for in a client receiving chemotherapy?
• A client is expressing thoughts of self-harm. What is the nurse’s best response?
• What dietary advice is most appropriate for clients seeking to lose weight?
• When observing a colleague, what should a nurse do if an AP fails to maintain client confidentiality?
• For a client experiencing agitation, paranoia, and hallucinations, what immediate action should the nurse take?
• What lifestyle modification should a nurse suggest to a client with hypertension?
• For which situation should a nurse complete an incident report when administering medications?
• What is an effective education point for the use of an incentive spirometer post-surgery?
• In preparing a client for a lumbar puncture, which position should the nurse assist them into?
• For a client undergoing a non-stress test, what should the nurse emphasize as an important instruction?
• What action should a nurse take when caring for a female client with an indwelling urinary catheter?
• Where should a nurse refer a client with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus for information about oral antidiabetic agents?
• What is a primary nursing intervention for a patient recovering from a vaginal delivery?
• What demonstrates that a preoperative client understands how to use an incentive spirometer?
• A client is 16 hours postoperative from total hip arthroplasty and reports numbness in the affected leg. What should the nurse do first?
• What component of the prescription should a nurse question for a client with Tourette syndrome taking haloperidol?
• A client expresses doubt about the benefits of an upcoming surgery. What should the nurse respond with?
• After a T-tube surgery, when should the drainage bag be emptied?
• Which method is most effective for assessing a client’s pain level?
• What is the most important question a nurse should ask a client in severe pain?
• What should a nurse emphasize to a client with hypothyroidism regarding levothyroxine medication?
• What is the first action a nurse should take if a stable preterm newborn develops apnea for more than 20 seconds?
• During a childbirth class, what demonstrates a client’s understanding of cutaneous stimulation?
• Which strategy should a nurse recommend to a client who is trying to reduce solid fat consumption due to elevated cholesterol levels?
• What is the primary therapeutic effect of low-dose aspirin for a client with coronary artery disease?
• After administering lorazepam to a client scheduled for surgery, what is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
• What is the recommended position for a client after cataract surgery to avoid complications?
• What is the correct sequence for a male client obtaining a clean-catch midstream urine specimen after washing his hands?
• If a nurse suspects abuse in a child, what action should be taken?
• During an in-service on hand hygiene, what should the nurse manager instruct assistive personnel regarding wearing rings?
• In caring for a client with a chest tube, what is critical for maintaining the function of the drainage system?
• How should a nurse respond to a client with dementia who is agitated about not seeing his deceased wife?
• What is the primary purpose of preoperative education for clients?
• What is an important monitoring goal for a patient with pneumonia?
• What lifestyle change should a nurse advocate for a client with heart failure?
• What advice should a nurse give to a client with type 2 diabetes handling nighttime tremors and anxiety?
• In the care of a school-age child with cystic fibrosis, which finding is a priority for the nurse to address?
• What communication method should be used by a nurse caring for a client with expressive aphasia following a stroke?
• During weight loss education, which recommendation should the nurse make regarding fat intake?
• For which finding should the nurse notify the provider before advancing a postoperative client's diet to regular?
• What should a nurse do upon noticing a trayed electrical cord in a client’s room?
• In reinforcing teaching about managing Parkinson's disease, which intervention could assist with mobility issues?
• When administering purified protein derivative (PPD) for suspected tuberculosis, what should the nurse ensure during the injection?
• What assignment should a licensed practical nurse expect to receive when working with an RN and an assistive personnel?
• When a client with borderline personality disorder makes a threat to harm another person, what should the nurse do first?
• For a client with bipolar disorder in acute mania, which finding is the priority for the nurse to address?
• For a client at 29 weeks gestation, which laboratory result should prompt the nurse to notify the provider?
• Which client statement should a nurse identify as a possible indication of abuse during a routine physical exam?
• For effective communication while teaching about health topics, what should be avoided to enhance learning?
• What should a nurse do to promote client safety during a medication refusal?
• What strategy will best facilitate resolving a client care dilemma on an ethics committee?
• What expected outcome should a nurse observe for a client with spinal cord injuries at the T1 and T2 vertebrae level?
• Which symptom is least likely to indicate stability in a client suffering from bipolar disorder during a manic episode?
• Which action should a nurse take after administering an influenza virus immunization intradermally?
• What is the priority intervention for a client who is 3 hours postoperative following a thyroidectomy?
• What important assessment should be performed on a client 48 hours post-abdominal surgery?
• What important information should be included when teaching a client about a planned thoracentesis?
• What factor should a community health nurse identify as an external impediment to learning in a teaching session about hepatitis A?
• What action should a nurse take if a school-age child's injuries appear inconsistent with the parent's explanation?
• During an admission assessment of a client with colorectal cancer, which symptom should the nurse expect?
• What statement from a client with multiple fractures following a motor vehicle crash indicates a need for support?
• What would be an expected fetal heart rate pattern following a rupture of membranes?
• What should the nurse clarify with the provider before administering medications to a client who is NPO and receiving enteral feedings?
• Which solution should a nurse select to clean the inner cannula during tracheostomy care?
• Which supply does a nurse need to perform oropharyngeal suctioning for a client in a long-term care facility?
• When maintaining droplet precautions for a client with meningitis, what should the nurse wear?
• If a nurse is prescribed levothyroxine 0.3 mg PO daily and has levothyroxine 150 mcg/tablet available, how many tablets should be administered?
• When should a nurse instruct assistive personnel to collect a sputum specimen from a client with tuberculosis?
• What medication should a nurse administer to a client who has taken an overdose of acetaminophen?
• Which intervention should a nurse prioritize for a client receiving IV fluids for diverticulitis?
• Which intervention should a nurse recommend for a client on suicide precautions?
• Which food has the highest amount of iron and should be included in the plan for a client diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia?
• Which approach is most effective for a nurse to use when establishing rapport with a depressed client?
• A client states, "I don't think I can go through this again" after losing a job. What is the nurse's priority action?
• How should a nurse respond to a client with Parkinson's disease expressing frustration about ambulation difficulties?
• What communication technique should a nurse use to establish trust with a client who has major depressive disorder?
• When caring for a client in Buck's Traction, which action should a nurse take?
• What instruction should be included in discharge teaching for a client with a T-tube post-cholecystectomy?
• What key information should be addressed regarding medication safety in a healthcare setting?
• Why is assessing the mental status of a client with pneumonia important?
• Which action is vital for a nurse to take while planning care for a client at risk of pressure ulcers?
• What primary assessment finding indicates effective management of droplet precautions in a clinic setting?
• What is an important dietary restriction to mention to a client receiving treatment for diverticulitis?
• Which action should be included in the care plan for a female client undergoing a 12-lead ECG?
• In which scenario should a nurse administer pain relief for a post-operative hip replacement client?
• A postoperative client is unable to ambulate. Which action should the nurse take to promote venous return?
• What is the primary goal for a client with expressive aphasia in communication?
• When providing feedback about assistive personnel, what action should a nurse take?
• If a client with an NG tube experiences abdominal distention, what action should the nurse take?
• What action should a nurse include in the plan of care for a client who has a new ostomy?
• What should be monitored in a client taking long-term prednisone therapy?
• Upon noticing an assistive personnel napping during meal times, what action should the nurse take?
• After a bronchoscopy, which assessment should the nurse perform first on the patient?
• Which nursing action demonstrates effective time management skills with multiple clients scheduled for surgery?
• Which of the following is a critical component of advance directive discussions?
• What is an important instruction to include in discharge teaching for a client after a transurethral resection of the prostate?
• What is the correct action when administering a rectal suppository to a school-age child?
• What information should a nurse provide to a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who reports waking up at night with tremors and anxiety?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with iron deficiency anemia?
• What should a nurse recommend for managing discomfort associated with a perineal laceration?
• If caring for a client with multiple sclerosis, what manifestation should the nurse expect?
• What finding should a nurse expect when collecting data from a client diagnosed with genital herpes?
• What statement indicates a client understands the teaching regarding a new prescription for ferrous sulfate elixir?
• When can a child with varicella return to school?
• Which food choice should a nurse recommend for a client with a moderate burn injury to ensure high Vitamin C intake?
• What instruction should a nurse include in discharge teaching for a client with dependent personality disorder?
• During vision testing for a client who suffered a head injury, what finding indicates a problem with pupil accommodation?
• What action should a nurse recommend for a client with a 4th degree perineal laceration after vaginal delivery?
• What should a nurse do if organs are protruding from an incision during a dressing change?
• What is the first step a nurse should take when a patient shows signs of respiratory distress after a bronchoscopic procedure?
• What strategy should a nurse recommend for preparing a home disaster supply kit?
• Which statement indicates a parent correctly understands management of lactose intolerance in children?
• Which of the following actions represents assault in a healthcare setting?
• Which of the following is a priority intervention for a nurse caring for a client with an NG tube?
• What should a nurse do when a client in a support group is excessively talkative?
• What should a nurse consider when caring for a client with a chronic illness?
• Which observation should alert a nurse to the potential for hypoglycemia in a client?
• What is the first step a nurse should take when preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client?
• Which intervention should be included in a care plan for an older adult client experiencing difficulty sleeping?
• What information should a nurse include in a report to demonstrate quality improvement at a long-term care facility?
• How should a nurse respond to a partner expressing concern that a client with right-sided heart failure will die?
• Which immunization should a nurse administer to a middle adult client who is immunocompromised prior to discharge?
• If a charge nurse notices an assistant's repeated failure to provide oral care, what should the nurse do?
• Which laboratory result should a nurse report for a client with an Escherichia coli infection receiving gentamicin?
• What action should a nurse take to verify a client’s identity before administering medications?
• If a preterm newborn experiences apnea, what is the recommended action?
• When monitoring a postoperative client after urethral resection, what is the primary concern that should be addressed?
• Which statement indicates that a client with cancer understands the proper disposal of fentanyl transdermal patches?
• Which of the following is an appropriate response from a nurse when a client expresses frustration over medications?
• Which of the following responses is appropriate for a nurse to give a client concerned about their recovery after loss?
• For a client admitted with a high risk for suicide, what is the nurse’s priority action?
• When caring for a client with a Penrose drain, what should the nurse ensure to confirm proper function?
• What priority action should a nurse consider when assessing a client post-procedure with an NPO status?
• What does a nurse expect if a T-tube is functioning properly?
• What complication should the nurse monitor for in a post-operative client with a T-tube?
• What should a nurse document when reporting suspected child abuse?
• What effect does melatonin have on a middle adult female client?
• Which factors should a nurse consider most important for managing a client with diabetes during pregnancy?
• During a non-stress test, what should the nurse instruct the client to do when the baby moves?
• Which non-verbal communication method can support a client with expressive aphasia?
• Which complication should a nurse monitor for in a client with a new colostomy?
• What indicates that a parent understands instructions about caring for a newborn's umbilical cord?
• During labor, what is the most important intervention after membranes have ruptured?
• After finding a client's temperature recorded as 35.3 degrees Celsius, what should the nurse do first?
• Which statement by a parent of an infant with rotavirus indicates understanding of discharge teaching?
• What is a key intervention for a client on a fluid volume deficit care plan?
• What is a key sign that prompts immediate action for a nurse caring for a client with cystic fibrosis?
• Which symptom indicating possible hypocalcemia should be reported after a total thyroidectomy?
• What should a charge nurse do when an assistant consistently fails to provide oral care for clients?
• Regarding acute diverticulitis, which statement shows the client understands the treatment approach?
• What is a common method of transmitting hepatitis A that should be included in client education?
• What should a nurse inform a client with type 2 diabetes regarding weight gain during pregnancy?
• What action should a nurse take when working with an interpreter to explain a diagnostic procedure?
• What action should a nurse take for a client with schizophrenia who is experiencing auditory hallucinations?
• Which finding indicates the effectiveness of digoxin administration in a client with heart failure?
• For a patient expressing despair about their illness, what is an appropriate nursing intervention?
• What position should a nurse place a client in to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers?
• Which client should the nurse prioritize to see first during a change-of-shift report?
• What is an important teaching point for a client prescribed nitroglycerin sublingual tablets?
• When administering a purified protein derivative (PPD) for TB testing, what should the nurse ensure?
• What is an appropriate response for a nurse to give to a client grieving the loss of their son?
• Which client should the nurse prioritize for assessment?
• After cataract surgery, what should the nurse instruct the client regarding sleeping position?
• What is an essential step in the aftercare of a client who has undergone surgery to prevent infection?
• Which prescribed medication should a nurse administer to a client with an unprepared femur fracture reporting severe pain?
• What finding should the nurse expect in a client with iron deficiency anemia?
• What should the nurse tell a client scheduled for chemotherapy regarding hair loss?
• What type of output can be expected from a mature ileostomy?
• Which patient is at higher risk for urinary retention among newly admitted clients?
• During patient handoff, what is the most critical information to communicate?
• What is a common outcome the nurse should expect from a client participating in active ROM exercises twice daily?
• What is the appropriate nursing action when late deceleration is observed on a fetal monitor tracing?
• Which symptom should a nurse expect to find in a client with post-traumatic stress disorder?
• How is infectious mononucleosis typically transmitted?
• When a client in labor has spontaneous rupture of membranes and a cervix dilated to 1 cm, what should the nurse do first?