ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A small amount of bleeding around the stoma is normal post-surgery. Fecal output takes 2-4 days, purplish stoma indicates poor perfusion, and raw vegetables may cause issues.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a high-fiber diet with a client who has constipation. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the best choice for a high-fiber diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bran cereal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, providing higher fiber content per serving compared to almonds, sweet potatoes, or apples, making it the best choice for managing constipation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypokalemia as a result of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia causes a weak, irregular pulse due to cardiac arrhythmias.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool guaiac test. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of the test. The nurse should respond by stating that the stool guaiac is testing for which of the following findings in the client's feces?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The stool guaiac test detects occult blood in the stool, indicating potential gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a specimen from a client for a guaiac test. The client asks what the test will detect in his stool. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The guaiac test detects occult blood in the stool, indicating potential gastrointestinal issues.