ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client receiving a cleansing enema reports mild cramping. After a few minutes, he asks the nurse to stop the enema and allow him to go to the bathroom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lowering the solution bag reduces flow rate, easing cramping.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of an adolescent and notes a calcium level of 11.4 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypercalcemia causes muscle hypotonicity due to decreased neuromuscular excitability.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing an injection using a single dose glass ampule. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a filter needle prevents glass particles from being drawn into the syringe, ensuring safety. Sterile gloves are unnecessary, shaking risks spillage, and snapping toward hands risks injury.
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 removes an indwelling urinary catheter that an older adult client has had in place for 2 days. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following expected outcomes after catheter removal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Temporary urinary retention is common in older adults post-catheter removal due to decreased bladder tone.