ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity via a straight catheterization. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sterile specimen container prevents contamination during straight catheterization.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of an adolescent and notes a calcium level of 11.4 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypercalcemia causes muscle hypotonicity due to decreased neuromuscular excitability.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who is starting to use a spacer with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to treat asthma. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A spacer increases medication delivery to the lungs, improving asthma treatment efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride to a client who has a potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L indicates hyperkalemia, requiring provider notification before administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin IM to an adult client. Which of the following angles should the nurse use for injection into the client's ventrogluteal muscle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 90° angle ensures intramuscular delivery into the ventrogluteal muscle.