ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing an injection using a single dose glass ampule. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a filter needle prevents glass particles from being drawn into the syringe, ensuring safety. Sterile gloves are unnecessary, shaking risks spillage, and snapping toward hands risks injury.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cleansing the injection site with a circular motion ensures cleanliness. The non-dominant hand pinches the skin, clean gloves are used, and a 45° or 90° angle is appropriate.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to collect a 24-hr urine specimen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discarding the first urine ensures the 24-hour collection starts with an empty bladder.
Question 5 of 5
A client receiving a cleansing enema reports mild cramping. After a few minutes, he asks the nurse to stop the enema and allow him to go to the bathroom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lowering the solution bag reduces flow rate, easing cramping.