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ATI Comprehensive Practice Predictor2019 A(Also apllies in 2021/2022
exams)Graded A+
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "My boss accused me of stealing yesterday. I
was so angry I went to the gym and worked out." The nurse should recognize the client
is demonstrating which of the following defense mechanisms? Correct response-
Sublimation
(The client is exhibiting behaviors consistent with sublimation, which is displayed when
a client substitutes socially unacceptable behavior for acceptable behavior.)
A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and is to begin taking
alprazolam. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Correct response-
Initiate fall precautions for the client
(The nurse should initiate fall precautions for a client who has a new prescription for
alprazolam because common adverse effects associated with this medication are
orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, confusion, and lethargy.)
A nurse on a med surg unit is caring for a client prior to a surgical procedure. Which of
the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has the ability to sign
the informed consent? Correct response- The client is able to accurately describe the
upcoming procedure
(The ability of the client to accurately describe the upcoming procedure indicates that
the provider adequately informed the client and that the client is able to sign the
informed consent)
An assistive personnel (AP) and a nurse are turning a client onto the right side. Which
of the following actions by the AP requires the nurse to intervene? Correct response-
Places a pillow under the client's right arm.
(The AP should place a pillow under the client's left arm to prevent internal rotation of
the left shoulder.)
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parents of a 6-month-old infant. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include? Correct response- Introduce new foods
one at a time over 5 to 7 days.
,A nurse is caring for a client who has MRSA in an abdominal wound. Which of the
following precautions should the nurse implement? Correct response- Contact
(The nurse should implement contact precautions for a client who has an infection
spread by direct contact, such as MRSA.)
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postpartum and has a boggy uterus with heavy
lochia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first Correct response-
Massage the uterus to expel clots
(Using the EBP approach to client care, the nurse should identify that the priority action
is massaging the client's uterus. Uterine massage will expel clots and increase uterine
firmness, resulting in decreased bleeding.)
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a new parent about car seat safety. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? Correct response-
"Secure the retainer clip at the level of your baby's armpits"
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has colorectal cancer and a new
colostomy. The client states, "I'm worried about being discharged because I live alone,
and my insurance doesn't cover ostomy supplies. "Which of the following actions should
the nurse take? (SATA) Correct response- -Refer the client to a community based social
workers
-Initiate a consult with a home health care provider
-Give the client information about local support groups
(A social worker is necessary to help a client with self-care, as well as assist in locating
agencies who can help the client face challenges with self-care and paying for
necessary ostomy supplies. A home health nurse can assist the client in learning to
care for the colostomy as well as provide medication management and emotional
support. A client who has cancer and a new colostomy can get help with coping from a
support group and possibly receive assistance obtaining supplies from local agencies)
A nurse manager is reviewing unit records and discovers that client falls occur most
frequently during the hours of 0530 and 0730. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take when conducting a root cause analysis? Correct response- Investigate
environmental factors that might be contributing to client injury during these hours.
(When conducting a root cause analysis, the nurse should look at the factors that could
possibly lead to the clients' falls. This can include environmental factors that might be
causing the problem.)
, A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal illness and requests lifesaving measures
if a cardiac arrest occurs. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct response- "I will provide you with information about medical treatment to include
in your living will"
(The nurses' responsibility is to provide the client with information about specific
instructions for addressing medical treatment in a living will. The nurse should assist the
client while they are able to make decisions for themself by providing information about
what end-of-life preferences to document.)
A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium. Which of the following manifestations
should the nurse expect? Correct response- Rapid speech
(Clients who have delirium exhibit rapid, inappropriate, incoherent, and rambling speech
patterns)
A night shift nurse is giving a change of shift report to the day shift nurse on a client who
is ready for discharge. Which of the following information is the priority for the nurse to
communicate to the oncoming nurse? Correct response- The client needs assistance
when transferring from the bed to a wheelchair.
(The greatest risk to this client is injury due to a fall. Therefore, the priority information
for the nurse to communicate is that the client requires assistance during transfers.)
A nurse is assessing a client during the immediate postpartum period. Which of the
following findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse? Correct response-
Boggy uterus
(When using urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should determine
that the priority finding is a boggy uterus, which can indicate uterine hemorrhage. The
nurse should immediately intervene to stimulate uterine contractions and prevent blood
loss. If the uterus becomes relaxed during the postpartum period, the client will rapidly
lose blood because no permanent thrombi have formed at the placenta.)
A nurse in an emergency department is preparing to discharge a client who has
experienced intimate partner violence. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first? Correct response- Develop a safety plan with the client
(The greatest risk to this client is injury from violence. Therefore, the first action the
nurse should take is to develop a safety plan with the client.)
A client is receiving lorazepam I.V for panic attacks and develops a respiratory rate of
6/min and a blood pressure of 90/44 mm Hg. Which of the following medications should
the nurse anticipate administering. Correct response- Flumazenil
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