ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Exams Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had an allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplant. Which of the following infection-control precautions should the nurse use while caring for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Protective precautions are used for immunocompromised clients like those post-stem-cell transplant to prevent infections from all sources. Contact, airborne, and droplet precautions target specific transmission modes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing oral care for a client who is immobile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning the client on their side prevents aspiration of secretions during oral care, especially for immobile clients. Using fingers to hold the mouth open may cause discomfort, petroleum jelly is secondary, and a stiff toothbrush can damage oral tissues.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to initiate a continuous enteral feeding through an open system to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unused formula should be discarded after 4 hours, not 8, to prevent bacterial contamination. Initial infusions start slowly, not at 200 mL, over 24 hours, not 15 minutes, and sterile water is used, not tap water.
Extract:
Diagnostic Results
Preoperative:
WBC 7,500/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm)
Potassium 3.5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
Prealbumin 16 mg/dL (15 to 36 mg/dL)
Platelets 200.000mm (150,000 to 400,000/mm
BUN 17 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/d)
Postoperative
WBC 7,000/mm (5,000 to 10,000/mm)
Potassium 3.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
Prealbumin 15 mg/dl (15 to 36 mg/dL)
Platelets 160.000/mm (150,000 to 400,000/mm)
BUN 19 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory data on a client who is recovering from surgery.ExhibitsDrag 1 condition and 1 client finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence.The client is at risk for developing ----------due to-----------------
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: The client’s postoperative potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L (below 3.5-5 mEq/L) indicates hypokalemia, which disrupts cardiac electrical conductivity, increasing arrhythmia risk. Potassium is vital for heart repolarization, and low levels can prolong the QT interval, leading to potential cardiac events.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is attempting to flush the IV saline lock for a client. The client reports pain above the catheter site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain above the catheter site suggests infiltration or phlebitis. Removing the IV saline lock allows assessment and prevents further complications. Warm compresses, slow injection, or firm pressure could worsen the issue if infiltration is present.