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ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
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A nurse is planning care for a child who has severe diarrhea. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rehydration (
C) is the priority to restore fluids and electrolytes preventing complications from severe diarrhea. Regular diet (
A) may worsen symptoms fluid therapy (
B) follows rehydration and assessing fluid balance (
D) is ongoing but secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing infection control practices for hand hygiene with a group of unit nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changing gloves between tasks (
A) prevents cross-contamination. Alcohol rubs are ineffective against C. difficile spores (
B) may irritate eyes (
C) and artificial nails (D E) harbor pathogens regardless of length.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postoperative following peritoneal lavage for peritonitis. The client has a nasogastric tube to low-intermittent suction and closed-suction drains in place. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s position (C 45-60 degrees) reduces abdominal pressure promotes lung expansion and prevents aspiration aiding recovery. Tap water irrigation (
A) risks infection daily girth measurement (
B) is insufficient for rapid changes and ambulation (
D) may dislodge drains or cause discomfort early post-surgery.
Question 5 of 5
Among the following,which is not a clinical finding of a severely dehydrated patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pitting edema (
B) indicates fluid overload not dehydration. Skin pallor and cool skin (
A) tachycardia with thready pulse (
C) high urine specific gravity (E) and hypernatremia (F) are dehydration signs. Lung crackles (
D) suggest fluid overload or lung issues not dehydration.