ATI RN
Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a pregnant woman with a suspected pulmonary embolism without DVT. With regard to diagnostic tests to confirm the diagnosis what should the nurse anticipate being ordered for the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is experiencing frequent large, fatty, foul-smelling stools. What additional information should the nurse obtain from the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By obtaining information on the relationship of episodes to particular foods, the nurse can assess for potential food allergies or intolerances that may be causing the patient's symptoms. Certain foods high in fat or certain food intolerances can lead to large, fatty, foul-smelling stools. Identifying any offending foods can help the patient make dietary changes to improve their symptoms. Additionally, other conditions such as malabsorption syndromes or pancreatic insufficiency could be contributing to the patient's symptoms, making it important to explore the relationship with certain foods.
Question 3 of 5
A patient admitted with possible kidney stones suddenly experiences acute crampy pain on the left side that radiates into the groin. The patient is nauseated, vomits clear fluid, and voids pink urine. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient's symptoms are indicative of kidney stones causing obstruction and possibly renal colic. The sudden onset of severe crampy pain on the left side radiating into the groin, along with nausea, vomiting clear fluid, and passing pink urine (hematuria) are classic signs of kidney stones. Given the severity of the symptoms and the potential for complications, it is crucial to notify the physician immediately for further evaluation and management. Straining all urine, administering analgesics, and obtaining a bladder scan may be necessary interventions but should be done after informing the physician and following their recommendations.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the musculoskeletal status of a 70-year-old patient. What findings should the nurse consider as expected age-related changes in this body system? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a teaching session for community members on osteoporosis and osteomalacia. What should the nurse include as a potential complication for both of these health problems?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fractures are a potential complication for both osteoporosis and osteomalacia. Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by low bone density and weakened bones, making individuals more susceptible to fractures, especially in areas such as the hip, spine, and wrist. Osteomalacia, on the other hand, is a condition where the bones become soft and weak due to a deficiency in vitamin D, resulting in an increased risk of fractures as well. Both conditions can significantly impact an individual's quality of life and functional ability, making fractures an important complication to address in teaching sessions on osteoporosis and osteomalacia.