ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has frequent diarrheal stools. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An alcohol-free barrier protects the skin from irritation due to frequent stooling.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to monitor a client for dehydration following several episodes of vomiting and an increase in the client's temperature. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is dehydrated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Urine specific gravity 1.034. A high urine specific gravity indicates concentrated urine, a sign of dehydration due to fluid loss. When the body is dehydrated, the kidneys conserve water, leading to concentrated urine. Bounding pulse (
B) is a sign of fluid overload, not dehydration. High blood pressure (
C) and distended neck veins (
D) are signs of fluid overload and not dehydration. Other choices are not relevant to dehydration monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of chronic renal failure. The nurse should recognize which of the following client statements as an indication of anticipatory grief?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anticipatory grief occurs when a client is experiencing distress about future losses, such as lifestyle changes due to dialysis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record for a client who has pneumonia. The nurse should plan to have the client lie on his back with his head lower than his feet to mobilize secretions from which of the following lung segments?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trendelenburg position assists in draining secretions from the anterior lower lung segments.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and had a below-the-knee amputation 2 days ago. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has a body image disturbance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A body image disturbance is reflected in the client's negative perception of their physical self.