ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 2 days postoperative. The nurse auscultates bilateral breath sounds but absent breath sounds in the bases. The nurse should suspect which of the following postoperative complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atelectasis causes absent breath sounds in lung bases due to alveolar collapse.
Question 2 of 5
During a change-of-shift report, a nurse sees that a client's IV bag of 0.9% sodium chloride has 900 mL of fluid left in it. The nurse makes rounds 30 min later and notes that the IV bag is empty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A rapid infusion of IV fluid can cause fluid overload, leading to respiratory distress. Checking respiratory status helps assess for complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a right hemicolectomy. When the nurse enters the client's room, he states that, following a bout of coughing, 'something popped in my belly.' The nurse lifts the sheets and sees that the client's gown is bloody. After sending a coworker to get the charge nurse and call the surgeon, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evisceration requires immediate covering of the wound with a sterile, moist dressing to prevent infection and tissue damage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is auscultating the breath sounds of a client who has asthma. When the client exhales, the nurse hears continuous high-pitched squeaking sounds. The nurse should document this as which of the following adventitious lung sounds?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wheezes are high-pitched musical sounds heard on expiration and indicate narrowed airways, commonly found in asthma patients.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has fibrocystic breast changes about dietary changes that can help minimize symptoms. Which of the following dietary elements should the nurse instruct the client to limit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A diet low in fat has been shown to help reduce fibrocystic breast pain and discomfort.