ATI RN
ATI Nur 105 Fundamentals 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 occult blood in stool, indicating potential gastrointestinal issues, unlike steatorrhea, parasites, or bacteria.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has not voided for 8 hr following the removal of an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should be the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bladder scan assesses for urinary retention non-invasively, guiding further action, prioritizing it over bathroom assistance, catheterization, or fluids.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who has received crutches in an urgent care center following a foot injury. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using improperly fitted crutches (e.g., brother’s) risks injury, unlike spare tips, hand weight-bearing, or daily inspections.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is implementing a bowel training program for a client. For the program to be effective, the nurse should take the client to the toilet at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Responding to the urge to defecate aligns with natural bowel patterns, promoting effective training, unlike fixed intervals, cramping, or meal times.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is taking a health history of a client who reports occasionally taking several over-the-counter medications, including an H2 receptor antagonist (HRA). Which of the following outcomes indicates the H2RA is therapeutic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: H2RAs reduce stomach acid, relieving heartburn, not directly affecting diarrhea, constipation, or flatus.