ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client and notes a calcium level of 7.2 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypocalcemia causes numbness and tingling in extremities due to increased neuromuscular excitability.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a prescription for a full liquid diet. The nurse enters the client's room to find he has just received a dietary tray. Which of the following items on the tray should the nurse remove?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scrambled eggs are a solid food and not allowed on a full liquid diet, whereas apple juice, cream of rice cereal, and vanilla yogurt are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who sustained blood loss. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of hypovolemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A thready pulse indicates hypovolemia due to decreased blood volume.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a sodium level of 128 mEq/L. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyponatremia causes headaches due to cellular swelling and increased intracranial pressure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone 3 mL intramuscularly to an adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ventrogluteal site is ideal for a 3 mL IM injection, being safe and able to accommodate larger volumes.