ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about dietary choices. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High fiber cereals (D E) promote bowel regularity lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar making them ideal for healthy dietary choices. Ground beef (
A) is high in saturated fats and raw vegetables (
B) and fruits with skin (
C) require thorough washing which wasn’t specified.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing infection control practices for hand hygiene with a group of unit nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changing gloves between tasks (
A) prevents cross-contamination. Alcohol rubs are ineffective against C. difficile spores (
B) may irritate eyes (
C) and artificial nails (D E) harbor pathogens regardless of length.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client. The client has an increased risk for dehydration due to which of the following physiological changes that can occur with aging?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased kidney function (D E) in aging reduces urine concentration and water conservation increasing dehydration risk. Systolic blood pressure (
A) changes are unrelated saliva production (
B) decreases and body water (
C) decreases not increases.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 20-year-old college student with a 2-year history of bulimia nervosa. The student tells the nurse,I know my eating binges and vomiting are not normal, but I can't do anything about them. What would be a therapeutic response from the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging helplessness (D E) validates the client’s emotions and fosters dialogue. Condemning (
A) increases guilt questioning causes (
B) is premature and praise (
C) may reinforce shame.