ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and reports constipation. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing fiber (cellulose) and fluid is the safest and most effective way to manage constipation in pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is administering a tap-water enema to a client. The client reports cramping as the nurse instills the irrigating solution. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to relieve the client's discomfort?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lowering the solution container reduces flow rate, alleviating cramping.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports constipation. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Raw vegetables are high in fiber, which helps alleviate constipation. Limiting fluids, bearing down hard, or reducing activity can worsen constipation.
Question 4 of 5
A client receives the wrong medication in error. The nurse who made the medication error should do which of the following first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Observing the client first ensures no adverse effects from the medication error.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing an injection using a single dose glass ampule. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a filter needle prevents glass particles from being drawn into the syringe, ensuring safety. Sterile gloves are unnecessary, shaking risks spillage, and snapping toward hands risks injury.