ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's prescription for 1,000 ml of 5% dextrose in water IV to infuse over 8 hr. At 1400 the nurse observes that there is 500 ml of solution remaining in the client's current IV bag. At what time should the nurse administer the next bag of IV solution?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: With 500 ml remaining at 1400 and a rate of 125 ml/hr the current bag will finish at 1800 (1400 + 4 hr). Thus the next bag should start at 1800.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing for cyanosis in a client who has dark skin. Which of the following sites should the nurse examine to identify cyanosis in this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conjunctivae (
D) are reliable for assessing cyanosis across skin tones as they are less affected by melanin. Other sites are less accurate in dark skin.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for outpatient surgery. After the nurse inserts the IV catheter,the client reports pain in the insertion area. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing the catheter and inserting it at a new site addresses pain likely caused by improper placement.
Choices A B and C are less appropriate initial actions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed bedrest. The plan of care indicates that the client should perform isometric exercises every 2 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as directed by the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isometric exercises (
A) involve muscle tightening without joint movement suitable for bedrest. Other choices describe different exercise types.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's bowel sounds. At which of the following points in the assessment should the nurse auscultate the client's abdomen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Auscultating before percussion or palpation ensures accurate bowel sound assessment. Other choices disrupt natural sounds.