Complete Question Bank

ATI RN · ATI RN Exit · ATI RN Exit Exam Test Bank

Full Question & Rationale Repository

Showing all 5 practice questions with expert explanatory rationales.

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is planning care for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A. Encourage the client to breathe deeply and cough every 4 hours.

B. Provide a diet that is high in carbohydrates and low in protein.

C. Teach the client pursed-lip breathing technique.

D. Restrict the client's fluid intake to 1,500 mL per day.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Teach the client pursed-lip breathing technique.

Question 2 of 5

A client with cancer is about to receive low-dose brachytherapy via a vaginal implant. What intervention should be included in the care plan?

A. Remove vaginal packing.

B. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.

C. Ambulate the client four times daily.

D. Keep the client NPO until therapy is complete.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.

Question 3 of 5

A client is preparing advance directives. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of advance directives?

A. I cannot change my instructions once I have signed them.

B. My doctor will need to approve my advance directives.

C. I need a witness to sign my advance directives.

D. I have the right to refuse treatment.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I have the right to refuse treatment.

Question 4 of 5

A client is receiving brachytherapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Cleanse equipment before removal from the client's room

B. Limit the client's visitors to 30 minutes per day

C. Discard the client's linens in a double bag

D. Discard the radioactive source in a biohazard bag

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Limit the client's visitors to 30 minutes per day

Question 5 of 5

A healthcare professional is caring for a client who has a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following laboratory results should the healthcare professional review before administering the medication?

A. Potassium

B. Serum creatinine

C. Sodium

D. Hemoglobin A1C

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Serum creatinine

Ready to Guarantee Your Result?

Start Your ATI RN Preparation Journey Today

Access over 300,000 verified practice questions, comprehensive subject diagnostic exams, and timed clinical simulations engineered for success.

Browse Other Nursing Exams