ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a community clinic is collecting data from a client who reports frequent vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Poor skin turgor, hypotension, and flat neck veins indicate dehydration due to fluid loss. Bradycardia is incorrect; tachycardia is expected. Pale yellow urine suggests adequate hydration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility sees a client who is choking. Which of the following data should the nurse identify as requiring an abdominal thrust?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inability to speak is a sign of complete airway obstruction requiring abdominal thrusts. Coughing indicates partial obstruction and does not require immediate thrusts.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a stage-3 pressure ulcer that now has some granulating tissue. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend for inclusion in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation is recommended for granulating tissue. Povidone-iodine is cytotoxic and should not be used. Heat lamps and massage can cause further tissue damage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the 24-hr I&O records of several clients. Which of the following client findings indicates an acceptable fluid balance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fluid intake close to output indicates balance. Excess output or retention suggests dehydration or overload.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has atelectasis. The nurse tells the client how to position herself to promote drainage of the apical lung segments. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prone positioning with pillows under the chest promotes postural drainage of apical lung segments. Other positions are ineffective.