ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to monitor a client for dehydration following several episodes of vomiting and an increase in the client's temperature. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is dehydrated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine specific gravity of 1.034 indicates concentrated urine, a sign of dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and requesting something to drink. The nurse reads the client's postoperative prescriptions, which include, 'Clear liquids, advance diet as tolerated.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auscultating the abdomen assesses bowel sounds, confirming readiness for clear liquids.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a sodium level of 128 mEq/L. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyponatremia causes headaches due to cellular swelling and increased intracranial pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has severe diarrhea. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing fluid balance determines the extent of dehydration, guiding rehydration therapy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in a long-term care facility who is receiving enteral feedings via an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the tube feeding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Testing the pH of gastric aspirate verifies NG tube placement, ensuring safe feeding administration.