ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a client who has fluid volume deficit. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased urine specific gravity indicates concentrated urine, a hallmark of fluid volume deficit.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to dispose of a needle after administering an intramuscular injection to a client who has hepatitis C. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disposing of the needle uncapped in a sharps container prevents needle-stick injuries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client and notes a calcium level of 7.2 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypocalcemia causes numbness and tingling in extremities due to increased neuromuscular excitability.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and requesting something to drink. The nurse reads the client's postoperative prescriptions, which include, 'Clear liquids, advance diet as tolerated.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auscultating the abdomen assesses bowel sounds, confirming readiness for clear liquids.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has hypocalcemia. For which of the following signs should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chvostek’s sign indicates hypocalcemia due to facial muscle spasms from nerve hyperexcitability.