ATI RN
ATI N103N103 Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had an arterial blood gas drawn. The pH on the ABG is 7.10. What acid-base imbalance does this client have?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pH of 7.10 (below 7.35) indicates acidosis. Hyperkalosis (
A) and hyponatremia (
B) are electrolyte imbalances and alkalosis (
D) requires a high pH.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 1.5 mg PO to a client. The amount available is digoxin 0.5 mg tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale:
To administer 1.5 mg of digoxin using 0.5 mg tablets divide 1.5 mg by 0.5 mg/tablet = 3 tablets. The answer is a whole number requiring no rounding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who has received crutches in an urgent care center following a foot injury. Which statement would the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs additional education?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bearing weight on axillas risks nerve damage; weight should be supported by arms/hands. Keeping spare tips (
A) inspecting crutches (
B) and using arms (
D) are correct practices.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client admitted with a rash. They are trying to rule out (r/o) varicella. Before entering the room, the nurse should be instructed to wear what kind of mask?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An N95 mask is required for varicella, an airborne disease, to protect against inhaling infectious particles. Surgical masks, no mask, or client-only masks do not provide adequate protection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an elderly client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI). The family reports an abrupt onset of altered mental status disorientation and intermittent hallucinations. The nurse would identify these signs to be consistent with which sensory alteration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delirium is characterized by sudden onset of confusion disorientation and hallucinations often triggered by acute conditions like a UTI in elderly clients. Sleep deprivation (
A) normal aging (
B) and dementia (
C) typically present with gradual or less acute symptoms.