ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is receiving palliative care. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands and accepts his prognosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Palliative care focuses on symptom relief, and the statement reflects an understanding of this goal.
Question 2 of 5
A client is receiving oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. When the client asks the nurse why he needs to have oxygen tubing in his nose, which of the following explanations about the cannula should the nurse give him?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explanation:
Choice C is correct because a nasal cannula delivers a low concentration of oxygen, which is suitable for clients needing a lower oxygen flow rate. This explanation is accurate as higher concentrations may be harmful.
Summary:
A: Incorrect. Nasal cannula does not deliver a specific concentration constantly.
B: Incorrect. Nasal cannula does not deliver the highest concentration of oxygen.
D: Incorrect. Nasal cannula should not be removed without medical advice.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who follows Halal, Islamic dietary laws. The nurse should recognize that the client will practice which of the following dietary practices?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Halal dietary laws prohibit the consumption of birds of prey, as they are considered impure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing blood pressure classifications with a client who has been newly diagnosed with hypertension. Which of the following should the nurse include as an example of stage 1 hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C (154/96 mm Hg) for stage 1 hypertension. Stage 1 hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure between 130-139 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure between 80-89 mm Hg. In this case, the client's blood pressure of 154/96 mm Hg falls within the range for stage 1 hypertension.
Choices A (108/60 mm Hg), B (128/88 mm Hg), and D (164/104 mm Hg) do not fall within the criteria for stage 1 hypertension.
Choice A is actually considered hypotensive, while choices B and D are not within the defined range for stage 1 hypertension.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is emptying a client's urinal when she notices the urine is dark amber, cloudy, and has an unpleasant odor. The nurse should identify that these findings are likely to be the result of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Urinary tract infection. Dark amber color, cloudiness, and unpleasant odor in urine are common signs of a UTI due to the presence of bacteria, pus, and blood. The nurse should suspect a UTI and consider further assessment or notifying the healthcare provider for appropriate treatment. Urinary incontinence (
B) refers to the inability to control urination and does not explain the specific characteristics of the urine. Urinary frequency (
C) is the need to urinate more often but does not explain the dark amber color, cloudiness, or odor. Urinary retention (
D) is the inability to empty the bladder completely, which does not directly relate to the color, cloudiness, or odor of the urine.