ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who reports anorexia and is experiencing malnutrition. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect to be altered?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low albumin reflects malnutrition, unlike troponin (cardiac), bilirubin (liver), or creatine kinase (muscle).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who is on neutropenic precautions as a result of radiation therapy. Which of the following should the nurse plan to include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bottled water minimizes pathogen risk, unlike salad bars, soft-boiled eggs, or buffets, which increase infection risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who reports insomnia about promoting rest and sleep. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol improves sleep quality, unlike cocoa (caffeine), late exercise (stimulating), or afternoon relaxation (less effective for bedtime).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is implementing a bowel training program for a client. For the program to be effective, the nurse should take the client to the toilet at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Responding to the urge promotes regular bowel habits, unlike fixed intervals, pre-meal timing, or waiting for cramping.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who receives intermittent enteral feedings through an NG tube. Before administering a feeding, the nurse should measure the gastric residual for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measuring gastric residual identifies delayed emptying, reducing aspiration risk, unlike removing acid, assessing electrolytes, or confirming placement.