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ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
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A nurse is preparing to remove an NG tube for a patient. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying the provider’s order (
B) ensures the NG tube removal is authorized making it the first step. Hand hygiene (
A) checking drainage (
C) and disconnecting suction (
D) follow.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit suspects that several patients have Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) when they all develop watery diarrhea. What actions should the nurse plan to take while waiting for the patients' lab results?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contact precautions (
D) prevent C. difficile spread via fecal-oral route. Antibiotics (
A) may worsen infection alcohol rubs (
B) are ineffective against spores and universal stool cultures (
C) risk false positives.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.