ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to dispose of a needle after administering an intramuscular injection to a client who has hepatitis C. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disposing of the needle uncapped in a sharps container prevents needle-stick injuries.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who takes furosemide and has a serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to include in his daily diet?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bananas are high in potassium, helping to replenish losses from furosemide.
Question 5 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.