ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a calcium level of 8 mg/dL. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypocalcemia (8 mg/dL) causes tetany due to increased neuromuscular irritability.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a sodium level of 155 mEq/L. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypernatremia causes decreased level of consciousness due to cellular dehydration, especially in the brain.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a high-fiber diet with a client who has constipation. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the best choice for a high-fiber diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bran cereal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, providing higher fiber content per serving compared to almonds, sweet potatoes, or apples, making it the best choice for managing constipation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 12 hr postoperative following a colectomy with colostomy placement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A purplish stoma indicates compromised blood flow, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 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.