ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a sodium level of 155 mEq/L. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypernatremia causes decreased level of consciousness due to cellular dehydration, especially in the brain.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to monitor a client for dehydration following several episodes of vomiting and an increase in the client's temperature. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is dehydrated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine specific gravity of 1.034 indicates concentrated urine, a sign of dehydration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN): glucose 72 mg/dl, chloride 100 mEq/L, sodium 138 mEq/L, and potassium 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L is low, requiring replacement. Discontinuing TPN, administering glucagon, or checking for Chvostek’s sign are not indicated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin IM to an adult client. Which of the following angles should the nurse use for injection into the client's ventrogluteal muscle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 90° angle ensures intramuscular delivery into the ventrogluteal muscle.