ATI RN
ATI Nur 105 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who is 2 days postoperative following abdominal surgery and is about to progress from a clear liquid diet to full liquids. Which of the following items should the nurse tell the client he may now request to have on his meal tray?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skim milk is a full liquid, providing protein and calcium, suitable for progression from clear liquids, unlike broth, juice, or gelatin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an adolescent female client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Constipation is common in anorexia nervosa due to low food/fluid intake, unlike metrorrhagia, hyperkalemia, or tachycardia (bradycardia is more likely).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client who has a new diagnosis of a small bowel obstruction. The nurse should withhold which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Senna, a laxative, is contraindicated in small bowel obstruction, as it may worsen the condition, unlike ibuprofen, omeprazole, or zolpidem.
Question 4 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 gastric aspirate pH confirms NG tube placement, preventing complications, unlike discarding residuals, low Fowler’s, or warming solution.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who has received crutches in an urgent care center following a foot injury. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bearing weight on armpits (not hands) risks nerve damage, unlike spare tips, inspections, or using unfitted crutches.