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 to undergo surgery the next day. The client tells the nurse, 'I'm afraid of what's going to happen.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging the client to talk about their fears provides emotional support and can reduce anxiety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing pressure ulcer staging with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse use to describe a stage 3 pressure ulcer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage 3 ulcers involve full-thickness skin loss with damage to subcutaneous tissue but without exposed bone or muscle.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse notes that the left eyelid of a client who is unconscious remains partially open. To protect the eye, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Instill ophthalmic ointment into the lower lid. This is the correct action to prevent corneal abrasions and dryness in an unconscious client whose eyelid remains partially open. Ophthalmic ointment will provide lubrication and protection for the eye.
Choice A is incorrect because irrigation solution is not appropriate for this situation.
Choice B may help reduce light sensitivity but does not protect the eye.
Choice D is irrelevant to the issue of protecting the eye.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports persistent vomiting, dizziness, palpitations, and numbness and tingling in his fingers and toes and around his mouth. The nurse notes the client's respirations are slow and shallow. The nurse should suspect that the client has developed which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Metabolic alkalosis. The client's symptoms of vomiting, dizziness, palpitations, numbness, tingling, slow, and shallow respirations suggest an excess loss of acid (hydrochloric acid) from the stomach due to vomiting. This loss of acid results in an alkalotic state in the body, leading to metabolic alkalosis. The low levels of acid in the body cause an increase in pH, resulting in symptoms such as dizziness and numbness. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Metabolic acidosis is characterized by low pH and bicarbonate levels, which is not consistent with the client's symptoms. C: Respiratory acidosis results from inadequate ventilation, leading to high CO2 levels and low pH, which does not match the client's slow and shallow respirations. D: Respiratory alkalosis is caused by hyperventilation, resulting in low CO2 levels and high pH, which is not in line with the client's
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a client who has malnutrition resulting from a chronic illness. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Depigmented hair is a sign of protein deficiency, often seen in malnutrition.