ATI RN
ATI Nur 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool test for guaiac. The nurse understands the purpose of the test is to check the stool for which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The guaiac test detects hidden blood in the stool, indicating potential GI issues.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse assessing a client’s notes that the client has a constant leakage of small amounts of urine and a bladder that is distended and palpable. The nurse should associate these findings with which of the following types of urinary incontinence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Overflow incontinence occurs when the bladder becomes overly full due to incomplete emptying, leading to continuous dribbling of urine.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is doing a nutrition assessment on a patient that weighs 185 pounds and is 5' 8" tall. Calculate the patients BMI. (Round to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: 28
Rationale: BMI = (185 × 703) / 68² = 28.1, rounded to 28.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who has chronic glomerulonephritis. Which of the following is an expected finding for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated BUN (100 mg/dL) indicates severe renal impairment in glomerulonephritis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has nausea and a prescription for metoclopramide intermittent IV bolus every 4 hr as needed. The client asks the nurse how metoclopramide will relieve her nausea. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metoclopramide is a prokinetic agent that enhances stomach emptying, reducing nausea.