ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is gathering data from a client who is experiencing hypokalemia due to nausea,vomiting,and diarrhea. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypokalemia caused by low potassium levels from vomiting and diarrhea disrupts cardiac function leading to a weak irregular pulse. Hyperactive reflexes (
A) are not typical extreme thirst (
B) relates to dehydration and hyperactive bowel sounds (
D) are due to diarrhea not hypokalemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assigned care of a patient who has HIV. Which of the following infection control precautions should the nurse plan to use while caring for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions (
B) protect against HIV transmitted via blood and body fluids. Airborne (
A) and droplet (
C) apply to respiratory pathogens and contact (
D) to surface pathogens like MRSA.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a patient who has an inadequate dietary intake of fiber. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low fiber intake causes constipation (
C) by reducing stool bulk. Memory loss (
A) bleeding gums (
B) and brittle hair (
D) are linked to other deficiencies not fiber.
Question 4 of 5
An LPN is reviewing the laboratory test results for a client who has an elevated temperature. The nurse should identify which of the following findings is a manifestation of dehydration?
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale: The document incorrectly lists blood osmolarity 260 mOsm/kg (
A) as a dehydration sign but normal is 275-295 mOsm/kg; low values suggest overhydration. Hypotension (
B) from reduced blood volume high urine specific gravity (C 1.035 normal 1.005-1.030) from concentrated urine and elevated sodium (D 150 mEq/L normal 135-145) from water loss indicate dehydration.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements is true regarding intermittent feeding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gravity feeding (
B) ensures slow safe delivery preventing complications like aspiration. Pushing the plunger (
A) risks distress supine position (
C) increases aspiration risk and flushing only before (
D) neglects post-feeding tube patency.