ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed enteric-coated aspirin PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crushing enteric-coated aspirin destroys the coating, risking stomach irritation or ulcers. It doesn’t release all at once, isn’t safe to crush, and doesn’t destroy ingredients.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is working with a social worker and a physical therapist in preparing a discharge projection for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following steps of the nursing process is the nurse engaging in?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Collaborative discharge planning involves setting goals and interventions, part of the planning phase. Assessment gathers data, evaluation assesses outcomes, and analysis interprets data.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has had partial removal of the parathyroid gland. The client reports numbness and tingling of the hands and fingers. Which lab value would the nurse expect to see?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Partial parathyroidectomy reduces PTH, causing hypocalcemia (7.5 mg/dL), leading to numbness and tingling. Chloride and potassium are unrelated, and high calcium is not expected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is documenting client care including only unexpected findings related to the client's condition. Which of the following documentation methods is the nurse utilizing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Charting by exception (CBE) documents only abnormal findings, assuming normalcy otherwise. SOAP, DAR, and POMR include both normal and abnormal data.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who is listed for surgery. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for a complication of incisional hematoma forming?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anticoagulants increase bleeding risk, leading to hematoma formation. Being underweight, incontinence, or PVD don’t directly cause hematomas.