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 is 2 days postoperative following a right hemicolectomy. When the nurse enters the client's room, he states that, following a bout of coughing, 'something popped in my belly.' The nurse lifts the sheets and sees that the client's gown is bloody. After sending a coworker to get the charge nurse and call the surgeon, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evisceration requires immediate covering of the wound with a sterile, moist dressing to prevent infection and tissue damage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is auscultating the breath sounds of a client who has asthma. When the client exhales, the nurse hears continuous high-pitched squeaking sounds. The nurse should document this as which of the following adventitious lung sounds?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wheezes are high-pitched musical sounds heard on expiration and indicate narrowed airways, commonly found in asthma patients.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has fibrocystic breast changes about dietary changes that can help minimize symptoms. Which of the following dietary elements should the nurse instruct the client to limit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A diet low in fat has been shown to help reduce fibrocystic breast pain and discomfort.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who ingested a poison and is now having seizures. Which of the following is the priority action the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Airway patency is the priority during seizures to prevent aspiration and ensure adequate oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to collect data about the abdomen of a client who reports 'stomach pain.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inspection is always the first step in an abdominal assessment to observe for any abnormalities before auscultation and palpation.