ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is observing an assistant personnel (AP) changing the linen for a client who has fecal incontinence. Which of the following actions indicates that the AP understands the principles of infection control?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing clean linen that touched the floor in the soiled bag (
A) prevents contamination. Shaking linen (
B) disperses pathogens placing on the floor (
C) contaminates it and holding against the body (
D) risks personal contamination.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a community clinic is collecting data from a patient who reports frequent vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A ,D, E
Rationale: Frequent vomiting and diarrhea cause dehydration leading to hypotension (
A) from low blood volume poor skin turgor (
D) from reduced elasticity and flat neck veins (E) from low venous pressure. Bradycardia (
B) is uncommon and pale yellow urine (
C) suggests hydration not dehydration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a patient who has dehydration. What findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark-colored urine (
A) results from concentrated urine in dehydration. High blood pressure (
B) and distended veins (
C) suggest fluid overload and moist skin (D E) is opposite to dehydration’s dry skin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient in a long-term care facility who is receiving enteral feedings via an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse complete prior to administering the tube feeding?
Correct Answer: A ,B ,C
Rationale: Auscultating stomach sounds (
A) ensures GI function warming formula (
B) enhances comfort and upright positioning (
C) prevents aspiration. Discarding residuals (
D) is incorrect; residuals should be checked and returned if within limits to avoid electrolyte loss.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postoperative following peritoneal lavage for peritonitis. The client has a nasogastric tube to low-intermittent suction and closed-suction drains in place. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s position (C 45-60 degrees) reduces abdominal pressure promotes lung expansion and prevents aspiration aiding recovery. Tap water irrigation (
A) risks infection daily girth measurement (
B) is insufficient for rapid changes and ambulation (
D) may dislodge drains or cause discomfort early post-surgery.