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ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM 180 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST VERSION GRADED A+
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ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM 180 QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS LATEST VERSION GRADED A+ 2024-2025
Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action when a patient has a fever of
39°C?
• A) Provide cold beverages
• B) Administer antipyretics
• C) Cover the patient with blankets
• D) Encourage warm fluids
• Answer: B) Administer antipyretics
A patient with difficulty swallowing should be given which type of diet?
• A) Regular diet
• B) Pureed diet
• C) Low-fat diet
• D) Diabetic diet
• Answer: B) Pureed diet
What is the most important nursing intervention for a patient who is experiencing
dyspnea?
• A) Encourage fluid intake
• B) Elevate the head of the bed
• C) Provide a high-protein diet
• D) Apply sequential compression devices
• Answer: B) Elevate the head of the bed
Which of the following nursing actions is a priority for a patient with a pressure ulcer?
, • A) Apply moisturizer to the skin
• B) Change the dressing daily
• C) Reposition the patient every 2 hours
• D) Encourage the patient to sit up in a chair
• Answer: C) Reposition the patient every 2 hours
A nurse is caring for a patient with a feeding tube. Which of the following is the most
important action?
• A) Flush the tube with water after each feeding
• B) Position the patient on their side
• C) Increase the rate of feeding if tolerated
• D) Administer feeding at room temperature
• Answer: A) Flush the tube with water after each feeding
Which of the following is a side effect of furosemide?
• A) Hyperkalemia
• B) Hyponatremia
• C) Hypercalcemia
• D) Hypoglycemia
• Answer: B) Hyponatremia
The therapeutic effect of insulin is best demonstrated by which of the following?
• A) Decreased heart rate
• B) Reduced blood glucose levels
• C) Increased blood pressure
• D) Improved renal function
, • Answer: B) Reduced blood glucose levels
A patient taking warfarin should avoid excessive intake of which of the following?
• A) Potassium
• B) Vitamin K
• C) Calcium
• D) Vitamin D
• Answer: B) Vitamin K
Which of the following is an appropriate action for a nurse administering digoxin?
• A) Measure blood pressure before administration
• B) Administer the drug with meals
• C) Monitor for signs of digoxin toxicity
• D) Withhold if heart rate is above 100 bpm
• Answer: C) Monitor for signs of digoxin toxicity
Which medication is commonly prescribed for the management of chronic pain?
• A) Metoprolol
• B) Morphine
• C) Atorvastatin
• D) Albuterol
• Answer: B) Morphine
What is the most important nursing intervention for a patient who has undergone a
mastectomy?
• A) Administer diuretics
• B) Encourage the use of an arm sling
, • C) Provide emotional support
• D) Position the patient on the affected side
• Answer: C) Provide emotional support
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should be instructed to
avoid which of the following?
• A) High altitudes
• B) Fluid restriction
• C) High-protein diets
• D) Ambulation
• Answer: A) High altitudes
The nurse should prioritize which of the following interventions for a patient with
congestive heart failure?
• A) Encourage fluid intake
• B) Elevate the lower extremities
• C) Provide a high-sodium diet
• D) Administer bronchodilators
• Answer: B) Elevate the lower extremities
Which of the following lab values should be monitored in a patient taking heparin?
• A) Serum potassium
• B) INR
• C) PT/PTT
• D) Platelet count
• Answer: C) PT/PTT
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