ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Medication Administration Record
• BMI: 16 (Reference range: 18.5- 24.9)
• History of type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Nonsmoker
• New diagnosis of Crohn’s disease
Laboratory Results
• Hematocrit (Hct): 47% (Normal range: 37% to 52 %)
• Hemoglobin (Hgb): 16 g/dL (Normal range: 12 to 18 g/dL)
• Potassium: 3.6 mEq/L (Normal range: 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L)
• BMI: 16 (Reference range: 18.5- 24.9)
• History of type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Nonsmoker
• New diagnosis of Crohn’s disease
History and Physical
• BMI: 16 (Reference range: 18.5- 24.9)
• History of type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Nonsmoker
• New diagnosis of Crohn’s disease
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client.Select all the findings that increase the client's susceptibility to infection. Client has a BMI of 16 History of type 2 diabetes mellitus Client is a nonsmoker Hct 47% Budesonide 6 mg PO,Select all the findings that increase the client's susceptibility to infection.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Low BMI indicates malnutrition, diabetes impairs immune response, and budesonide suppresses immunity, all increasing infection risk. Nonsmoking and normal Hct do not.
Extract:
Medication Administration Record
• Metformin 500 mg BID
• Amlodipine 10mg OD
• Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg OD
• Prednisone 10 mg OD
History and Physical
• 1 week before procedure:
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Hypertension
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Smokes 2 pack cigarettes/day for 20 years
Diagnostic results
Serum glucose: 105 mg/dL (70-110 mg/dL)
HEMATOLOGICAL TESTS
Laboratory Test Results Normal range
Hemoglobin 13.8 g/dL 13-17 g/dL
White blood cell count 9,000/mm³ 4,000-11,000/mm³
Platelets 354 x 109/L 150-450 x 109/L
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure.Exhibits: The nurse is reviewing the client's electronic medical record. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for a surgical complication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E,F
Rationale: Smoking impairs healing and respiratory function, prednisone suppresses immunity, and diabetes increases infection and healing risks. Normal WBC and metformin are not direct risks.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for amoxicillin 5 mL PO. How many teaspoons (tsp) should the nurse instruct the client to take? A. 5 tsp B. 0.5 tsp C. 2.5 tsp D. 1 tsp How many teaspoons (tsp) should the nurse instruct the client to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 5 mL is equal to 1 teaspoon, as 1 tsp = 5 mL in standard household measurements. 5 tsp (25 mL) is too much, 0.5 tsp (2.5 mL) is too little, and 2.5 tsp (12.5 mL) is incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who reports feeling stress and anxiety. The client appears restless and is pacing. The client is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Which of the following findings is subjective? A. Pacing B. Restless C. Alert D. Anxiety Which of the following findings is subjective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anxiety is subjective, based on the client’s self-report. Pacing, restlessness, and alertness are objective, observable by the nurse.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preoperative teaching for a client. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect? A. Reduced postoperative respiratory function B. Increase in postoperative pain C. Reduced postoperative anxiety D. Increased length of postoperative care in the health care facility Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preoperative teaching reduces anxiety by preparing clients. It does not reduce respiratory function, increase pain, or extend hospital stays.