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ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is reinforcing teaching with a group of clients about preventing low back pain and injury. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client requires further clarification?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: "I'll sit with my knees lower than my hips." This statement indicates a misunderstanding because sitting with knees lower than hips can actually increase low back strain. Proper sitting posture involves keeping knees at or slightly below hip level. Strengthening abdominal muscles (
B) helps support the spine, wearing low-heeled shoes (
C) promotes proper alignment, and carrying heavy objects close to the body (
D) reduces strain on the back. These choices align with preventing low back pain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to collect stool at home for a fecal occult blood test (FOBT). Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to avoid for at least 3 days before the test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Magnesium hydroxide. The rationale is that magnesium hydroxide can interfere with the accuracy of the FOBT by causing false positive results due to its chemical reaction with the test reagents. It is important to avoid magnesium-containing substances, such as antacids, for at least 3 days before the test to ensure reliable results.
Other choices are incorrect because:
A: Whole grain cereal does not interfere with the FOBT.
C: Orange juice does not interfere with the FOBT.
D: Acetaminophen does not interfere with the FOBT.
Therefore, B is the correct answer to ensure the accuracy of the test results.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to collect a 24-hr urine specimen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In a 24-hr urine collection, the client needs to discard the first urine voided and start the collection time from that point. This ensures that the collection accurately reflects the substances excreted over the 24-hour period. By discarding the initial urine, the nurse helps prevent skewed results due to overnight accumulation.
Incorrect
Choices:
B: Keeping the collection container at room temperature is not necessary for the accuracy of the collection.
C: Saving each urine collection in a separate container would lead to inaccuracies, as the purpose of a 24-hr collection is to combine all urine produced over the specified time frame.
D: Saving the final urine in a separate container at the end of the collection time is incorrect, as all urine produced during the 24-hour period should be collected in one container.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a disturbed body image following a motor vehicle crash that resulted in a right arm amputation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the client's perception of their body image is the first step in understanding their emotional and psychological response.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has not voided for 8 hr following surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Perform a bladder scan. This is the first step because it allows the nurse to assess the client's bladder volume without invasive measures. If the bladder is found to be distended, further interventions such as offering fluids or inserting a catheter can be determined. Offering fluids (
A) is important but not the first step. Inserting a catheter (
C) should only be done if necessary after assessment. Providing assistance to the bathroom (
D) is not appropriate if the client cannot void.