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ATI RN VATI COMPREHENSIVE// ATI RN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FORM A EXAM AND BEST STUDY GUIDE //ALREADY GRADED A+ A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?$24.49
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ATI RN VATI COMPREHENSIVE// ATI RN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FORM A EXAM AND BEST STUDY GUIDE //ALREADY GRADED A+ A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
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A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings is the nurse's
priority?
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A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings is the nurse's
priority?
A. The client asks other clients on the unit for help with bathing and getting dressed
B. The client refuses to take prescribed oral risperidone
C. The client reports hearing voices
D. The client's thoughts jump rapidly from one idea to the next when speaking - ANSWER-The client
reports hearing voices
At the start of an evening shift on a cardiac unit, a licensed practical nurse brings the nurse a list of
client reports. Which of the following client reports should the nurse assess first?
A. Constipation
B. Indigestion
C. Swollen ankles
D. Urinary frequency - ANSWER-Indigestion
A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the unit following a bronchoscopy. Which of
the following actions by the assistive personnel requires the nurse to intervene?
A. Encourages the client to use the incentive spirometer
B. Elevates the head of the client's bed
C. Offers oral fluids to the client
D. Checks the client's pulse oximetry - ANSWER-Offers oral fluids to the client
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who is taking a garlic supplement. The nurse
should identify that which of the following findings is a contraindication for taking this supplement?
A. The client is taking an antidepressant
B. The client has a history of a seizure disorder
,C. The client takes aspirin daily
D. The client has a history of rheumatoid arthritis - ANSWER-The client takes aspirin daily
A nurse in a mental health facility is interviewing a newly admitted client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take when conducting the interview?
A. Insist the client use direct eye contact during the interview
B. Seat the client at least 3.7m from the nurse
C. Position the client's chair between the nurse's chair and the door
D. Lean in slightly when speaking to the client - ANSWER-Lean in slightly when speaking to the client
A nurse on a medical unit has just received change-of-shift report. Which of the following clients
should the nurse assess first?
A. A 68-year-old client who had a myocardial infarction 2 days ago and reports chest pain on a scale of 0
to 10
B. A 48-year-old client who has AIDS, pneumocystis pneumonia, and a temperature of 38.3 C (101F)
C. A 60-year-old client who has COPD, is receiving 2 L/min O2 via a nasal cannula, and has an oxygen
saturation of 89%
D. A 26-year-old female client who has pelvic inflammatory disease and is unable to void - ANSWER-A
68-year-old client who had a myocardial infarction 2 days ago and reports chest pain on a scale of 0
to 10
A nurse is assessing a client prior to performing a blood draw. The nurse should identify that an allergy
to which of the following food can indicate that the client has an allergy to latex?
A. Peanuts
B. Shellfish
C. Avocados
D. Eggs - ANSWER-Avocados
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is scheduled to receive intravenous
,infusions at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include?
A. Plug the infusion pump in an outlet next to the bathroom
B. Pull the cord when unplugging the infusion pump
C. Clean the infusion pump when it is turned on
D. Place the infusion pump cord against the baseboards - ANSWER-Place the infusion pump cord against
the baseboards
A nurse is preparing to witness a client's signature on an informed consent for a total knee
arthroplasty. Which of the following client statements indicates the nurse should contact the surgeon?
A. I wonder if the metal in my knee will show up in airport screenings
B. The physical therapy has not been working, so I will need to have the surgery
C. I look forward to being able to bend my knee again when I sit in a chair
D. I am thankful there are no serious complications from this type of surgery - ANSWER-I am thankful
there are no serious complications from this type of surgery
A nurse plans to ambulate a client on the third day after cardiac surgery. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse take so that the client will best tolerate ambulation?
A. Provide the client with a water
B. Premedicate the client with the prescribed analgesic
C. Obtain the client's vital signs and oximetry prior to ambulation
D. Reinforce the client's surgical dressing - ANSWER-Premedicate the client with the prescribed
analgesic
A nurse is planning the discharge of an infant who has tetralogy of Fallot. The nurse anticipates the
need for which of the following equipment?
A. Portable suction
B. Cervical collar
C. Hemodialyzer
D. Pulse oximeter - ANSWER-Pulse oximeter
, A nurse is admitting a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following client
behaviors should the nurse identify as consistent with this disorder?
A. Compulsive attention to details
B. Avoids interacting with others
C. Uses others for personal gain
D. Socially awkward in group situations - ANSWER-Uses others for personal gain
A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child who has scabies about the application of
permethrin 5% cream. The nurse should include which of the following as a potential adverse effect of
the medication?
A. Burning
B. Discoloration
C. Photosensitivity
D. Alopecia - ANSWER-Burning
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Notify your provider if you experience muscle weakness."
B. "Reports a weight gain of one-half pound per day."
C. "Expect this medication to increase your blood pressure."
D. "You will need to take a diuretic while taking this medication. - ANSWER-"Notify your provider if you
experience muscle weakness."
A nurse is planning teaching for a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation and has a history of urinary tract
infections. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the
teaching about UTI prevention?
A. Decrease intake of citrus foods and beverages
B. Wear nylon underwear
C. Empty the bladder before and after intercourse
D. Increase the time between voiding - ANSWER-Empty the bladder before and after intercourse
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