ATI Exit RN Practice Questions

A nurse is caring for a client with COPD who is receiving supplemental oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. The client's oxygen saturation drops to 86% and the client becomes increasingly restless. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client receiving warfarin therapy for a deep vein thrombosis. The INR is 1.4 and the prothrombin time (PT) is 16 seconds. Which action should the nurse take?

A nurse reviews a serum sodium of 128 mEq/L for a client with heart failure. The client is confused, reporting headache, and has decreased deep tendon reflexes. Which intervention is most appropriate for this client?

A nurse is caring for a client with a Stage 4 pressure injury on the sacrum being managed with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). During assessment, the nurse notes the wound drainage canister is full and the wound vac alarm is sounding. Which action should the nurse take first?

A charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit must prioritize which client to assess first. Which client requires the most urgent assessment?