ATI Comprehensive Exit Exam

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A. Serous drainage at the incision site B. Temperature 38.2�C (100.8�F) C. Heart rate 92/min D. Blood pressure 130/80 mm Hg

Question 2 of 5

A healthcare provider is assessing a newborn who has a patent ductus arteriosus. Which of the following findings should the provider expect?

A. Continuous murmur. B. Absent peripheral pulses. C. Increased blood pressure. D. Bounding pulses.

Question 3 of 5

When collecting a sputum specimen from a client with tuberculosis, what action should the nurse take?

A. Obtain the specimen immediately upon the client waking up. B. Wait one day to collect the specimen if the client cannot provide sputum. C. Ask the client to provide 15 to 20 ml of sputum. D. Wear sterile gloves when collecting the specimen.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has questions about the disease. To research, the nurse should identify which of the following electronic databases has the most comprehensive collection of nursing articles?

A. MEDLINE B. CINAHL C. ProQuest D. Health Source

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client with major depressive disorder who is taking fluoxetine. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A. Heart rate of 80/min B. Blood pressure 130/80 mm Hg C. Weight gain of 2.2 kg (5 lb) in 1 week D. Temperature of 37.2�C (99�F)

ATI Comprehensive Exit Exam

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ATI RN

ATI RN