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 reports feeling stress and anxiety. The client appears restless and is pacing. The client is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Which of the following findings is subjective? A. Pacing B. Restless C. Alert D. Anxiety Which of the following findings is subjective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anxiety is subjective, based on the client’s self-report. Pacing, restlessness, and alertness are objective, observable by the nurse.
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Vital Signs
Day 1
• Temperature 38 °C (100.4oF)
• BP 118/72 mm Hg
• Heart rate 90/min
• Respiratory rate 18/min
• Oxygen saturation 95% on room air
Day 2:
• Temperature 38.5°C (101.3 oF)
• BP 108/74 mm Hg
• Heart rate 92/min
• Respiratory rate 18/min
• Oxygen saturation 88% on room air
Nurses’ Notes
• Mucous membranes pink, skin warm and dry.
• Coughing and clearing throat when eating.
• Voice hoarse after swallowing.
• Bilateral breath sounds with wheezing heard in upper lobes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a stroke.Select all the findings that require immediate follow-up. .
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Coughing and hoarseness indicate dysphagia and aspiration risk, requiring speech therapy evaluation. Elevated temperature suggests possible infection, wheezing indicates respiratory compromise, and 88% oxygen saturation requires immediate intervention like supplemental oxygen.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preoperative teaching for a client. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect? A. Reduced postoperative respiratory function B. Increase in postoperative pain C. Reduced postoperative anxiety D. Increased length of postoperative care in the health care facility Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preoperative teaching reduces anxiety by preparing clients. It does not reduce respiratory function, increase pain, or extend hospital stays.
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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 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefotaxime 1.000 mg IM to a client. How many grams (g) should the nurse plan to administer? A. 100 g B. 10 g C. 0.1g D. 1g How many grams (g) should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 1,000 mg equals 1 gram (1 g = 1,000 mg). 100 g and 10 g are excessively high, and 0.1 g is too low.