ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute dehydration and is receiving IV fluids. Which of the following laboratory values indicates to the nurse that the current treatment regimen is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A urine specific gravity of 1.020 (normal 1.005-1.030) indicates restored hydration showing effective treatment. Hypernatremia (A 165 mEq/L) high hematocrit (B 62.5%) and hypokalemia (D E 3.2 mEq/L) suggest persistent imbalances.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a bowel obstruction and a new prescription for the insertion of a nasogastric tube. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take when inserting the nasogastric tube?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chin-to-chest and swallowing (
C) facilitate NG tube passage by opening the esophagus. Supine position (
A) risks aspiration withdrawing for gagging (
B) is unnecessary and measuring to the umbilicus (D E) is incorrect; use nose-earlobe-xiphoid.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to remove an NG tube for a patient. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying the provider’s order (
B) ensures the NG tube removal is authorized making it the first step. Hand hygiene (
A) checking drainage (
C) and disconnecting suction (
D) follow.