ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient in a long-term care facility who is receiving enteral feedings via an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse complete prior to administering the tube feeding?
Correct Answer: A ,B ,C
Rationale: Auscultating stomach sounds (
A) ensures GI function warming formula (
B) enhances comfort and upright positioning (
C) prevents aspiration. Discarding residuals (
D) is incorrect; residuals should be checked and returned if within limits to avoid electrolyte loss.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a patient who has dehydration. What findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark-colored urine (
A) results from concentrated urine in dehydration. High blood pressure (
B) and distended veins (
C) suggest fluid overload and moist skin (D E) is opposite to dehydration’s dry skin.
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
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.