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ATI Practice Questions for Nursing Exams, Exams of Nursing

DeVry University - WisconsinNursing

A set of practice questions for nursing exams, covering topics such as therapeutic communication, health promotion, disease prevention, and the nursing process. It includes multiple-choice questions with answers, allowing students to test their knowledge and understanding of key concepts in nursing practice.

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Exam 1 ATI Practice Questions
1. A nurse is caring for a client who states "I have to check with my wife and see
if she thinks I am ready to go home" The nurse replies, "How do you feel about
going home today?" Which clarifying technique is the nurse using to enhance
communication with the client?
A. pacing
B. reflecting
C. paraphrasing
D. restating <Ans> B
2. which of the following actions should the nurse take when using the com-
munication technique of active listening (select all that apply)
A. open posture
B. write down what client says to avoid forgetting details
C. establish and maintain eye contact
D. nod in agreement with the client throughout conversation
E. respond positively when giving feedback
<Ans> A C
E
3. a nurse if caring for a client who is concerned about his impending dis- charge
to home with a new colostomy because he is an avid swimmer. which of the
following statements should the nurse use (select all that apply)
A. you will do great. you just have to get used to it.
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Exam 1 ATI Practice Questions

  1. A nurse is caring for a client who states "I have to check with my wife and see if she thinks I am ready to go home" The nurse replies, "How do you feel about going home today?" Which clarifying technique is the nurse using to enhance communication with the client? A. pacing B. reflecting C. paraphrasing D. restating B
  2. which of the following actions should the nurse take when using the com- munication technique of active listening (select all that apply) A. open posture B. write down what client says to avoid forgetting details C. establish and maintain eye contact D. nod in agreement with the client throughout conversation E. respond positively when giving feedback A C E
  3. a nurse if caring for a client who is concerned about his impending dis- charge to home with a new colostomy because he is an avid swimmer. which of the following statements should the nurse use (select all that apply) A. you will do great. you just have to get used to it.

B. what are you worried about going home C. your daily routines will be different when you go home D. tell me about your support system youll have after you leave the hospital E. let me tell you about a friend of mine with a colostomy who also enjoys swimming C D E

  1. which of the following strategies should a nurse use to establish a helping relationship with a client A. make sure the communication is equally reciprocal between the nurse and client B. encourage client to communicate his thoughts and feelings C. give nurse-client communication no time limits

D. Restating D

  1. A nurse is communicating with a newly admitted client. Which of the follow- ing is a barrier to therapeutic communication? A. Offering advice B. Reflecting meaning C. Listening attentively D. Giving information A
  2. A nurse is conducting therapy with several clients and their families. Effec- tive communication with clients and families is based on A. discussing in-depth topics with which the client feels comfortable. B. using silence to avoid unpleasant or difficult topics.

C. attending to verbal and nonverbal behaviors. D. requiring the client and family to ask for feedback. C

  1. When a family asks a nurse for reassurance about a client's condition, which of the following is an appropriate response? A. "I think your son is getting better. What have you noticed?" B. "I'm sure everything will be okay. It just takes time to heal." C. "I'm not sure what's wrong. Have you asked the doctor about your con- cerns?" D. "I understand you're concerned. Let's discuss what concerns you specifi- cally." D
  2. A nurse is caring for a 20-year-old client who is sexually active and has come to the college health clinic for a first-time checkup. Which of the follow- ing interventions should the nurse perform first to determine the client's need for health promotion and disease prevention? a. Measure vital signs. b. Encourage HIV screening. c. Determine risk factors. d. Instruct the client to use condoms. C
  3. A nurse in a clinic is planning health promotion and disease prevention strategies for a client who has multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? (SATA) a. Help the client see the benefits of her actions.

c. Fecal occult blood d. Prostate-specific antigen A

  1. A nurse is talking with a client who recently attended a cholesterol screen- ing event and a heart-healthy nutrition presentation at a neighborhood center. The client's total cholesterol was 248 mg/dL. After seeing the provider, the client started taking medication to lower his cholesterol level. The client was later hospitalized for severe chest pain, and subsequently enrolled in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Which of the following activities for the client is an example of primary prevention? a. Cholesterol screening b. Nutrition presentation c. Medication therapy d. Cardiac rehabilitation B
  2. A nurse at a provider's office is talking about routine screenings with a 45-year-old female client who has no specific family history of cancer or diabetes mellitus. Which of the following client statements indicates that the client understands how to proceed? a. "So I don't need the colon cancer procedure for another 2 or 3 years." b. "For now, I should continue to have a mammogram each year." c. "Because the doctor just did a Pap smear, I'll come back the next year for another one." d. "I had my blood glucose test last year, so I won't need it again till next year." B
  1. A nurse is observing a client drawing up and mixing insulin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that psychomotor learning has taken place? a. The client is able to discuss the appropriate technique. b. The client is able to demonstrate the appropriate technique. c. The client states that he understands. d. The client is able to write the steps on a piece of paper. B
  2. A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from the mother of a 12- month-old infant. The client states that her son is old enough for toilet training. Following an educational session with the nurse, the client now states that he will postpone toilet training until her son is older. Learning has occurred in which of the following domains?

a. Encourage the client to ask questions. b. Ask the client to explain how to select or prepare meals. c. Encourage the client to fill out an evaluation form. d. Ask the client if she has resources for further instruction on this topic. B

  1. By the second postoperative day, a client has not achieved satisfactory pain relief. Based on this evaluation, what should the nurse do next according to the nursing process? a. reassess the client to determine the reasons for inadequate pain relief b. wait to see whether the pain lessens during the next 24 hours c. change the plan of care to provide different pain relief interventions d. teach the client about the plan of care for managing his pain A
  2. A nursing instructor is reviewing the steps of the nursing process with a group of nursing students.The students should identify which of the following

data as objective (Select all that apply) A. Respiratory rate of 22/min with even, unlabored respirations. B. "I can only walk three blocks before my legs start to hurt." C. Pain level 3 on a scale of 0- 10 D. Skin pink, warm, and dry E. Urine output of 300mL/8 hr F. Dressing clean, dry, and intact. A D E F

  1. A nursing student is reporting to the clinical instructor about the care she gave to a client. She states "The client said his leg pain was back, so I checked his medical record, and he last received his pain medication 6 hr ago. The prescription reads every 4 hr PRN for pain, so I decided he needs it. I asked the unit nurse to observe me preparing and administering it I checked with the client 40 min later and he said his pain is going away." The instructor should inform the student she left out which of the following steps of the nursing process? A. Assessment B. Planning C. Intervention D. Evaluation A
  1. During an evaluation, the nurse must gather information about the client to... A. Identify whether the client outcomes have been met. B. Organize resources to proceed with implementing interventions C. Establish client-centered outcomes that are measurable and realistic. D. determine the priority of care and appropriate interventions. A
  2. a nurse is caring for a client who fell at a nursing home. the client is oriented to person, place, and time and can follow directions. which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the risk of another fall (select all that apply) A. place belt restraint on the client when he is sitting on the bedside commode B. keep bed in lowest position with all side rails up C. make sure clients call light is within reach D. proved nonskid footwear E. complete fall-risk assessment C D E
  3. a nurse manager is reviewing with nurses on the unit the care of a client who has had a seizure. which of the following statements by a nurse requires further instruction? A. I will place the client on his side B. I will go to the nurses station for assistance C. I will administer his meds

D. i will prepare to insert an airway B

  1. a nurse observes smoke coming from under the door of the staffs lounge. which of the following actions is the nurses priority? A. extinguish the fire B. activate the alarm C. move the clients who are nearby D. close all open doors on the unit C
  2. a nurse is caring for a client who has a history of falls. which of the following actions is the nurses priority? A. complete fall-risk assessment B. educate client and family about fall risks

D. place pillows under clients knees and lower extremities E. assist client to change position often B E

  1. a nurse is planning care for a client who is on bed rest. which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement? A. encourage client to perform antiembolic exercises q B. instruct client to cough and deep breathe q C. restrict clients fluid intake D. reposition q4 A
  2. a nurse is evaluating teaching on a client who has a new rx for a sequential compression device. which of the following client statements should indicate the client understands?

A. this device will keep me from getting sores on my skin B. this thing will keep the blood pumping through my leg C. with this thing my leg muscles wont get weak D. this device is going to keep my joints in good shape B

  1. a nurse is instructing a client who has an injury to the left lower extremity about the use of a cane. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (select all that apply) A. hold cane to right side B. keep 2 points of support on floor C. place cane 38 cm(15in) in front of feet before advancing D. after advancing care, more weaker leg forward E. advance stronger leg so that it aligns with the cane A B D
  2. A nurse is talking with the parents of a 6-month-old infant about gross motor development. Which of the following gross motor skills are expected findings in the next 3 months? (Select all that apply.) a. Rolls from back to front b. Bears weight on legs c. Walks holding onto furniture d. Sits unsupported e. Sits down from a standing position A B

b. Postion the car seat so that the infant is rear-facing. c. Secure the car seat in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. d. Put soft padding in the car seat behind the infant's back and neck. B

  1. The mother of a 7-month-old infant tells the nurse at the pediatric clinic that her baby has been fussy with occasional loose stools since she started feeding him fruits and vegetables. Which of the following responses by the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.) a. "It might be good to add bananas, as they can help with loose stools." b. "Let's make a list of the foods he is eating so we can spot any problems." c. "Did the changes begin after you started one particular food?" d. Has he been vomiting since he started these new foods?" e. "Most babies react with a little indigestion when you start new foods." B C D
  2. A nurse is assessing from a 2-week-old newborn during a routine checkup. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply) a. sleeps 14-16 hours a day b. posterior fontanel closed c. pincer grasp present d. hands remain in closed position e. current weight same as birth weight A D E
  1. A nurse is giving a presentation about accident prevention to a group of parents of toddlers. Which of the following accident-prevention strategies should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) a. Keep toxic agents in locked cabinets. b. Keep toilet seats up. c. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stoves. d. Place safety gates across stairways. e. Make sure balloons are fully inflated. A C D
  2. A nurse is planning diversionary activities for children on an inpatient unit. Which of the following should the nurse incorporate as appropriate play