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ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is dehydrated. Which of the following BUN levels should the nurse expect the client to have?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: 24 mg/dL. BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) levels typically increase in dehydration due to reduced kidney perfusion. A BUN level of 24 mg/dL is higher than normal (7-20 mg/dL) and is indicative of dehydration.
Choice A (3.6 mg/dL) is too low for a dehydrated client.
Choice B (9 mg/dL) is within the normal range and not high enough for dehydration.
Choice C (18.7 mg/dL) is slightly elevated but may not be as indicative of dehydration as choice D.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to thin the client's respiratory secretions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Encourage the client to drink more fluids. Increased fluid intake helps to thin respiratory secretions, making it easier for the client to cough them up and clear the airways. This action promotes effective airway clearance and reduces the risk of complications such as pneumonia worsening. Encouraging ambulation (
A) is beneficial for overall lung health but does not directly address thinning of respiratory secretions. While coughing and deep breathing (
B) are important for clearing secretions, increasing fluids is more effective in thinning them. Using the incentive spirometer (
D) helps with lung expansion but does not directly thin secretions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a right mastectomy. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client has a healthy body image?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A statement acknowledging the healing process suggests the client is adjusting positively to body image changes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is receiving palliative care. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands and accepts his prognosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Palliative care focuses on symptom relief, and the statement reflects an understanding of this goal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse whose left hand is dominant is preparing to perform a straight catheterization for a client who is paraplegic. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Raise the bed to a comfortable working height. This is important to prevent strain on the nurse's back and ensure proper ergonomics during the procedure. Standing on the client's right side (
Choice
C) does not directly impact the procedure. Using the left hand to cleanse the urinary meatus (
Choice
A) could be challenging for a left-handed nurse and may not be as efficient. Using the right hand to insert the catheter (
Choice
B) could also be difficult for a left-handed nurse and may affect dexterity.
Therefore, raising the bed to a comfortable working height is the most appropriate action to ensure the nurse's comfort and safety while performing the catheterization.