ATI RN
ATI Nur 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for 6 units of regular insulin and 10 units of NPH insulin subcutaneously at breakfast daily. What is the total number of units of insulin that the nurse should prepare in the insulin syringe?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The total is 6 units regular insulin + 10 units NPH insulin = 16 units.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is completing an 8-hr I&O record for a client who consumed 4 oz juice, 6 oz tea, a 100 mL cup full of ice chips, an IV bolus of 150 mL, and 8 oz broth. The nurse should record how many mL of intake on the client’s record?
Correct Answer: 740
Rationale:
Total: 120 mL (juice) + 180 mL (tea) + 50 mL (ice chips) + 150 mL (IV) + 240 mL (broth) = 740 mL.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is emptying an ileostomy pouch for a patient. Which assessment finding will the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood in the stool can indicate stomal irritation, ulceration, or bleeding from the intestines, which requires immediate medical attention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who had a colostomy placed yesterday. The nurse should report which assessment finding immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A purple stoma indicates ischemia or necrosis, requiring urgent intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about clean intermittent self-catheterization for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Proper cleaning of the catheter with soap and water helps prevent infection and prolongs the catheter’s usability.