ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is calculating the total fluid intake for a client during a 4-hr period. The client consumes 1 cup of coffee, 4 oz of orange juice, 3 oz of water, 1 cup of flavored gelatin, 1 cup of tea, 5 oz of broth, and 3 oz of water. The nurse should record how many mL of intake on the client's record?
Correct Answer: 885 mL
Rationale: 1 cup coffee (240 mL), 4 oz juice (120 mL), 3 oz water (90 mL), 1 cup gelatin (240 mL), 1 cup tea (240 mL), 5 oz broth (150 mL), 3 oz water (90 mL) total 885 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is assessing a middle adult client as part of a routine physical examination. The client's BP is 142/88 mm Hg, his body mass index (BMI) is 31, and he is a current smoker. The nurse should identify that this client has multiple risk factors for which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypertension, obesity, and smoking increase cardiovascular disease risk, unlike thyroid, testicular cancer, or depression.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has left hemiparesis how to use a cane. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding the cane on the right supports the weak left leg, unlike 24-inch steps, advancing right leg, or removing the tip.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing home safety information for an older adult client who uses a cane. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advancing the weak leg with the cane ensures support, unlike incorrect height, excessive step distance, or weak-hand hold.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who sustained blood loss. Which of the following is a manifestation of hypovolemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weak pulse indicates hypovolemia due to reduced blood volume, unlike decreased heart rate, increased blood pressure, or dyspnea (less specific).