ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lisinopril (ACE inhibitor). Which of the following outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lisinopril lowers blood pressure by inhibiting angiotensin II, a therapeutic effect. It doesnβt improve sexual function, raise HDL, or treat bipolar disorder.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the Rinne test. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Rinne test uses a tuning fork on the mastoid and near the ear canal to compare conduction. Earphones, probes, and electrodes are unrelated.
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 teaching a client how to walk using a walker. After showing the client the procedure, the nurse asks the client to perform the skill. Which of the following types of teaching strategies is the nurse utilizing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Return demonstration involves the client performing a skill to confirm learning, aligning with psychomotor teaching. Role-play, questions, and discussion focus on affective or cognitive domains.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is on bedrest and is experiencing constipation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake softens stool and promotes bowel movements, especially for bedridden clients. Low-fiber diets worsen constipation, mineral oil is not first-line, and fluid temperature is irrelevant.