ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM 2024 / PN
COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 180
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2024: 180 Questions with Answers and
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Medical-Surgical Nursing (50 Questions)
1. A nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
who is prescribed ipratropium. What is the nurse’s priority assessment?
A. Blood pressure
B. Respiratory rate
C. Anticholinergic side effects
D. Oxygen saturation
Answer: C. Anticholinergic side effects
Rationale: Ipratropium is an anticholinergic bronchodilator. The nurse should prioritize
assessing for side effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision, or urinary retention, and
ensure proper inhaler technique.
2. A client with hypertension is prescribed enalapril. What should the nurse monitor
for?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Tachycardia
D. Hypokalemia
Answer: A. Hyperkalemia
Rationale: Enalapril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause hyperkalemia due to potassium
retention. The nurse should monitor serum potassium levels.
3. A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which instruction should the
nurse include?
A. Take the medication at bedtime
