ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 with NGN - Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Processed foods are high in sodium and should be avoided. Limiting sodium to 2,300 mg/day (or less, per guidelines) helps manage hypertension. Dairy can be included in moderation. High-potassium foods (e.g., bananas) help balance sodium and support blood pressure control.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a transdermal patch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the previous patch prevents medication overdose. Patches should be applied to clean, hairless skin, rotated to different sites, and left on for the prescribed duration (typically 12–24 hours, depending on the medication).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing instruction to a client who has diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying lotion while avoiding between toes prevents fungal infections. Pumice stones, going barefoot, and heating pads increase injury risk in diabetic clients.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning the tracheostomy as needed maintains airway patency, which is the priority. Tracheostomy tubes are changed per protocol (e.g., weekly), dressings should be clean and moist, and humidification prevents mucus drying.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving enteral feedings via an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the formula?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking gastric residual volume ensures tolerance of feedings and prevents aspiration. Water sips are not necessary, flushing with sterile saline is not standard, and deep breathing/coughing is unrelated to NG feeding administration.