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 hypertension and is afraid to take medication. Which of the following nursing responses uses reflection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reflection restates the client's emotions, encouraging further discussion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has isotonic fluid-volume deficit. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A weak, thready pulse is a classic sign of hypovolemia. Bradycardia and hypertension are more common with fluid overload.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is checking a client's bowel sounds. At which of the following times should the nurse auscultate the client's abdomen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Prior to percussing the abdomen. Auscultation of bowel sounds should be done before percussing because percussion can alter bowel sounds. It is important to assess bowel sounds accurately to detect any abnormalities. Palpating the abdomen (choice
A) can also affect bowel sounds, so it should be done after auscultation. Checking for kidney tenderness (choice
C) is unrelated to assessing bowel sounds. Inspecting the abdomen (choice
D) visually does not impact bowel sounds.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is rehearsing assertive communication approaches to decline leadership of a nursing department committee. Which of the following statements by the nurse demonstrates assertiveness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assertive communication is direct and respectful, clearly stating a decision without being passive or aggressive.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a fluid volume deficit. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Urine output 15 mL/hr. In a client with fluid volume deficit, the body conserves fluid by decreasing urine output. A urine output of 15 mL/hr indicates decreased renal perfusion and volume depletion. The other choices are incorrect because: A: BUN of 12 mg/dL is within normal range and not indicative of fluid volume deficit. C: Hct of 43% may be elevated in dehydration but is not a specific finding for fluid volume deficit. D: Urine specific gravity of 1.020 can be normal or high in dehydration but is not as sensitive as urine output in indicating fluid volume deficit.