ATI RN
ATI Nur 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse assessing a client’s notes that the client has a constant leakage of small amounts of urine and a bladder that is distended and palpable. The nurse should associate these findings with which of the following types of urinary incontinence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Overflow incontinence occurs when the bladder becomes overly full due to incomplete emptying, leading to continuous dribbling of urine.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin 3,800 units subcutaneous daily. Available is heparin 5,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 0.8
Rationale: Dose = 3800 / 5000 = 0.76 mL, rounded to 0.8 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse administers an antimuscarinic to a patient. A decrease in which findings indicate the patient is having therapeutic effects from this medication? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A;B;C
Rationale: Antimuscarinics reduce bladder contractions, decreasing urgency and frequency, and may alleviate dysuria by reducing irritation.
Question 4 of 5
An 85-year-old client is experiencing uncontrollable leakage of urine with a strong desire to void and even leaks on the way to the toilet. Which priority nursing diagnosis will the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urge urinary incontinence involves a sudden urge leading to leakage before reaching the toilet.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports taking bisacodyl tablets daily. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic laxative use can cause hypokalemia and dehydration.