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 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 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Injecting heparin into the abdomen above the iliac crest is the recommended site. Massaging risks bruising, and shorter, smaller-gauge needles are used.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a specimen from a client for a guaiac test. The client asks what the test will detect in his stool. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The guaiac test detects occult blood in the stool, indicating potential gastrointestinal issues.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin IM to an adult client. Which of the following angles should the nurse use for injection into the client's ventrogluteal muscle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 90° angle ensures intramuscular delivery into the ventrogluteal muscle.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a sodium level of 128 mEq/L. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyponatremia causes headaches due to cellular swelling and increased intracranial pressure.