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 an older adult client who has dementia and wanders at night. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking the client to the bathroom regularly may reduce nighttime wandering due to discomfort or the need to urinate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following pH levels should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A (pH 7.31)
Rationale:
1. Respiratory acidosis is caused by inadequate ventilation, leading to CO2 retention and decreased pH.
2. In respiratory acidosis, the pH decreases below the normal range of 7.35-7.45.
3. A pH of 7.31 indicates acidosis, which aligns with the client's condition.
4. pH levels of 7.39, 7.48, and 7.50 are within the normal range, ruling out choices B, C, and D as incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a disturbed body image following a motor vehicle crash that resulted in a right arm amputation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the client's perception of their body image is the first step in understanding their emotional and psychological response.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about crutch walking using the swing-through gait. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Move both crutches forward, then lift and move your body past the crutches. This is the correct technique for the swing-through gait with crutches. By moving both crutches forward first, the client can then lift and advance their body past the crutches, providing stability and support. Looking down at the feet (
A) can disrupt balance and coordination. Placing one crutch forward with the opposite foot (
B) is incorrect for the swing-through gait. Bearing weight against the underarm crutch pads (
D) is not the correct method for using crutches in this gait pattern.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has narcolepsy. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: B, C
Rationale: Narcolepsy is characterized by sudden sleep attacks and hallucinations during the transition between sleep and wakefulness.