ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has had diarrhea for several days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged diarrhea causes significant fluid and electrolyte loss, leading to dehydration, characterized by dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, and low urine output. Rigid abdomen suggests peritonitis, hypothermia is unrelated, and diarrhea typically increases bowel sounds.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about pharmacodynamics. The nurse should include that which of the following medication levels occurs when a medication is at the lowest serum concentration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trough is the lowest serum drug level, measured before the next dose. Peak is the highest, half-life is time for concentration to halve, and toxic is harmful levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal diagnosis and states, 'I am ready to update my will.' The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following Kubler-Ross stages of grief?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Updating a will reflects acceptance, the final Kubler-Ross stage, indicating peace with the diagnosis. Denial, anger, and bargaining involve resistance or negotiation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a new client. Which of the following steps of the nursing process is the nurse performing when formulating goals to address an identified problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Formulating goals occurs during the planning phase, where measurable outcomes and interventions are developed based on assessment data. Implementation executes the plan, assessment gathers data, and evaluation assesses outcomes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is delegating care for a group of four clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Obtaining a daily weight is within AP scope, ensuring consistent conditions. Teaching, wound care, and medication administration require RN judgment.