ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has constipation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid and fiber softens stool and promotes bowel movements, directly addressing constipation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vitamin K IM to a newborn. Into which of the following muscles should the nurse inject the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The vastus lateralis is the preferred site for IM injections in newborns due to its development.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A small amount of bleeding around the stoma is normal post-surgery. Fecal output takes 2-4 days, purplish stoma indicates poor perfusion, and raw vegetables may cause issues.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has severe diarrhea. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing fluid balance determines the extent of dehydration, guiding rehydration therapy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking a loop diuretic and notes the client's potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following physiological responses should the nurse expect related to the client's hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypokalemia can cause cardiac dysrhythmias due to altered cardiac muscle excitability.