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ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has metastatic osteosarcoma. While the parents are away, the child is crying and asks the nurse if she is going to die. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging the child to express feelings allows the nurse to provide emotional support.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is hyperventilating, reports lightheadedness and paresthesias, and has blurred vision and a new onset of confusion. The nurse should suspect that the client has developed which of the following imbalances?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Respiratory alkalosis. Hyperventilation leads to excessive elimination of carbon dioxide, causing a decrease in carbonic acid concentration in the blood, resulting in alkalosis. This explains the client's symptoms such as lightheadedness, paresthesias, blurred vision, and confusion. Metabolic acidosis (
A) is characterized by low pH and bicarbonate levels, not seen in this scenario. Metabolic alkalosis (
B) is characterized by high pH and bicarbonate levels, which is not consistent with the client's presentation. Respiratory acidosis (
C) is caused by retention of carbon dioxide, leading to acidosis, which is opposite of the client's condition.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who says, 'I'm feeling a bit nervous today.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Seeking clarification helps the nurse understand the client's feelings more accurately.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is planning home care for a school-age child who is awaiting discharge to home following an acute asthma attack. Which of the following growth and development stages according to Erikson should the nurse consider in the planning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C - Industry vs. inferiority
Rationale:
1. School-age children (6-12 years) are in the stage of Industry vs. Inferiority according to Erikson.
2. This stage focuses on developing a sense of competence through mastering skills and tasks.
3. Planning home care for a child in this stage should support their sense of industry and competence.
4.
Choices A, B, and D are stages that precede or follow the school-age period and are not relevant to the current developmental stage.