ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has had diarrhea for several days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypothermia is not a typical finding in a client who has had diarrhea for several days. Diarrhea does not typically affect the body’s ability to regulate temperature.Dehydration is a common finding in a client who has had diarrhea for several days. Diarrhea can lead to significant fluid and electrolyte loss, causing dehydration.Decreased bowel sounds are not typically associated with diarrhea. In fact, hyperactive bowel sounds are more common due to increased intestinal motility.A rigid abdomen is not a typical finding in a client who has had diarrhea for several days. A rigid abdomen may indicate a serious condition such as peritonitis or bowel obstruction, which are not typically associated with diarrhea
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is examining the laboratory results for a client who had a urinalysis. Which finding should the nurse communicate to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An elevated WBC count (10 normal 0-5) in urinalysis suggests infection or inflammation requiring provider notification. Occasional casts (
B) can be normal pH 5.0 (
C) is within range (4.6-8.0) and dark amber color (D E) indicates dehydration but is less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is getting ready to administer intravenous fluids. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent electrical hazards?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A three-prong plug (
B) ensures grounding reducing electrical shock risk. Holding the plug (
A) avoiding cord damage (
C) and socket proximity (D E) are secondary to grounding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following diagnostic test results should the nurse use to monitor the therapy's effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prothrombin time (PT reported as INR) (
C) monitors warfarin’s effect on vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. Platelet count (
A) assesses bleeding risk WBC (
B) monitors infection and aPTT (
D) monitors heparin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute diarrhea and reports that he is thirsty. Which of the following fluids should the nurse give the child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pedialyte (D E) is formulated to replace fluids and electrolytes lost in diarrhea making it the best choice. Broth (
A) lacks key electrolytes apple juice (
B) worsens diarrhea due to high sugar and cherry gelatin (
C) lacks electrolytes and is high in sugar.