ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following conditions should the nurse monitor the patient for as a complication of TPN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abdominal distention (
D) can indicate TPN complications like gut flora imbalance or motility issues. Aspiration (
A) is an enteral feeding risk polyuria (
B) is unrelated and stomatitis (
C) is not typical since TPN bypasses the mouth.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is gathering data from a client who is experiencing hypokalemia due to nausea,vomiting,and diarrhea. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypokalemia caused by low potassium levels from vomiting and diarrhea disrupts cardiac function leading to a weak irregular pulse. Hyperactive reflexes (
A) are not typical extreme thirst (
B) relates to dehydration and hyperactive bowel sounds (
D) are due to diarrhea not hypokalemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is taking care of a patient who is nauseous and vomiting. Which of the following acid-base imbalances should the nurse identify the patient is at risk for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vomiting loses hydrochloric acid leading to metabolic alkalosis (
B). Respiratory alkalosis (
A) involves hyperventilation metabolic acidosis (
C) involves acid accumulation and respiratory acidosis (D E F) involves CO2 retention none of which apply.
Question 5 of 5
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.