ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client receives the wrong medication in error. The nurse who made the medication error should do which of the following first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Observing the client first ensures no adverse effects from the medication error.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client and notes a calcium level of 7.2 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypocalcemia causes numbness and tingling in extremities due to increased neuromuscular excitability.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN): glucose 72 mg/dl, chloride 100 mEq/L, sodium 138 mEq/L, and potassium 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L is low, requiring replacement. Discontinuing TPN, administering glucagon, or checking for Chvostek’s sign are not indicated.
Question 5 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.