ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 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 caring for a client who is postoperative and has a prescription for a full liquid diet. The nurse enters the client's room to find he has just received a dietary tray. Which of the following items on the tray should the nurse remove?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scrambled eggs are a solid food and not allowed on a full liquid diet, whereas apple juice, cream of rice cereal, and vanilla yogurt are appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a high-fiber diet with a client who has constipation. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the best choice for a high-fiber diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bran cereal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, providing higher fiber content per serving compared to almonds, sweet potatoes, or apples, making it the best choice for managing constipation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking a loop diuretic and notes the client's potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following physiological responses should the nurse expect related to the client's hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypokalemia can cause cardiac dysrhythmias due to altered cardiac muscle excitability.