ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who is experiencing anxiety. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Hyperventilation B. Bradycardia C. Drowsiness D. Peripheral vasodilation Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperventilation is common in anxiety due to increased respiratory rate. Bradycardia, drowsiness, and vasodilation are not typical; tachycardia and vasoconstriction are more likely.
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Medication Administration Record
• Metformin 500 mg BID
• Amlodipine 10mg OD
• Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg OD
• Prednisone 10 mg OD
History and Physical
• 1 week before procedure:
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Hypertension
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Smokes 2 pack cigarettes/day for 20 years
Diagnostic results
Serum glucose: 105 mg/dL (70-110 mg/dL)
HEMATOLOGICAL TESTS
Laboratory Test Results Normal range
Hemoglobin 13.8 g/dL 13-17 g/dL
White blood cell count 9,000/mm³ 4,000-11,000/mm³
Platelets 354 x 109/L 150-450 x 109/L
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure.Exhibits: The nurse is reviewing the client's electronic medical record. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for a surgical complication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E,F
Rationale: Smoking impairs healing and respiratory function, prednisone suppresses immunity, and diabetes increases infection and healing risks. Normal WBC and metformin are not direct risks.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a prescription for a referral for case management services. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify is the responsibility of case management services? A. Arrange for the client to receive home health care services B. Write a prescription for the client's medications C. Perform nursing skills for the client such as dressing changes D. Provide education to the client about adverse effects of their medications Which of the following actions should the nurse identify is the responsibility of case management services?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Case management coordinates care, like arranging home health services. Prescribing, nursing skills, and education are handled by other roles.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to perform perineal care for a female client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Start at the client's rectum and clean to the client's perineum. B. Use the same section of washcloth for each area cleaned. C. Allow the client's perineum to air dry D. Use soap and water to clean the client's perineum. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using soap and water is the correct method for perineal care to ensure cleanliness. Cleaning from rectum to perineum risks contamination, using the same washcloth section spreads bacteria, and air drying may lead to irritation or infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse collecting data on a client who has vitamin A deficiency. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Impaired vision B. Swollen tongue C. Constipation D. Bleeding gums Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin A deficiency causes impaired vision, like night blindness. Swollen tongue and bleeding gums relate to B and C deficiencies, and constipation is unrelated.