ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 46-year-old African-American man is in an outpatient clinic for a physical examination. His BP is 126/84 mm Hg, his BMI is 24, and he reports no previous medical problems. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: African Americans are at a higher risk for hypertension. Providing information on reducing risk factors can help prevent hypertension development.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following pH levels should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A (pH 7.31)
Rationale:
1. Respiratory acidosis is caused by inadequate ventilation, leading to CO2 retention and decreased pH.
2. In respiratory acidosis, the pH decreases below the normal range of 7.35-7.45.
3. A pH of 7.31 indicates acidosis, which aligns with the client's condition.
4. pH levels of 7.39, 7.48, and 7.50 are within the normal range, ruling out choices B, C, and D as incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to collect data about the abdomen of a client who reports 'stomach pain.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inspection is always the first step in an abdominal assessment to observe for any abnormalities before auscultation and palpation.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is assisting a newly-licensed nurse to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a male client. Which of the following actions requires the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Lubricates the first 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in) of the catheter tubing.
Rationale: The correct insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter for a male client involves lubricating the first 5-7.5 cm to ease insertion and minimize discomfort or trauma. Lubricating only the first 2.5-5 cm is insufficient and may cause friction, leading to potential injury or discomfort for the client.
Summary of Other
Choices:
B: Lubricating the first 15-17.5 cm is excessive and not necessary, potentially leading to difficulty in insertion.
C: Securing the tubing to the client's upper thigh is appropriate for stability.
D: Securing the tubing to the client's lower abdomen is also acceptable for securing the catheter.
Question 5 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 cases of dehydration due to reduced kidney perfusion. In dehydration, there is less fluid available for the kidneys to excrete waste products, leading to a higher concentration of BUN in the blood. A BUN level of 24 mg/dL would indicate dehydration.
Choices A, B, and C have lower BUN levels, which are within the normal range and would not be indicative of dehydration.
Therefore, they are incorrect.