ATI Comprehensive Exit Exam 2023 With NGN

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving enteral nutrition via a nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of aspiration?

A. Position the client supine during feedings. B. Administer the feedings over 10 minutes. C. Elevate the head of the bed during feedings. D. Place the client in a lateral position after feedings.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a prescription for digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A. Heart rate of 60/min B. Respiratory rate of 16/min C. Sodium level of 138 mEq/L D. Weight gain of 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) in 24 hours

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A. Check for tube placement. B. Flush the NG tube with 0.9% sodium chloride. C. Administer the medications as a bolus. D. Dissolve the medications in 30 mL of sterile water.

Question 4 of 5

A client taking haloperidol is exhibiting extrapyramidal symptoms. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?

A. Increase the dose of haloperidol. B. Administer benztropine. C. Administer naloxone. D. Monitor blood pressure before administering the next dose.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is performing a gastric lavage for a client who has upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Instill 500 ml of solution through the NG tube B. Insert a large-bore NG tube C. Use a cold irrigation solution D. Instruct the client to lie on his right side

ATI Comprehensive Exit Exam 2023 With NGN

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN