ATI Placement Exam Practice Questions

D

A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who has sinusitis. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to identify the manifestations of this disorder? A.) Percussion of posterior lobes of lungs B.) Auscultation of the trachea C.) Inspection of the conjunctiva D.) Palpation of the orbital areas

A

A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client whose partner states the client woke up this morning, did not recognize him, and did not know where she was. The client reports chills and chest pain that is worse upon inspiration. Which of the following nursing actions is priority? A.) Obtain baseline vital signs, and oxygen saturation. B.) Obtain a sputum culture. C.) Obtain a complete history from the client D.) Provide a pneumococcal vaccine

BCAD

A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. Assessment findings include temperature 37.8C (100F) respirations 30/min, blood pressure 130/76, heart rate 100/min, and SaO2 91% on room air. Prioritize the following nursing interventions. A.) Administer antibiotics. B.) Administer oxygen therapy. C.) Perform a sputum culture. D.) Administer an antipyretic medication to promote client comfort.

ABEF

A nurse is monitoring a group of clients for increased risk for developing pneumonia. Which of the following clients should the nurse expect to be at risk? (Select all that apply) A.) A client who has dysphagia B.) Client who has AIDS C.) Client who was vaccinated for pneumococcus and influenza 6 months ago D.) Client who is postoperative and has received local anesthesia E.) Client who has a closed head injury and is receiving ventilation F.) Client who has myasthenia gravis

B

A nurse is teaching a group of clients about influenza. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.) "I should wash my hands after blowing my nose to prevent spreading the virus." B.) "I need to increase drinking fluids if I develop symptoms." C.) "I need a flu shot every 2 years because of the different flu strains." D.) "I should cover my mouth with my hand when I sneeze."