ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of an adolescent and notes a calcium level of 11.4 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypercalcemia causes muscle hypotonicity due to decreased neuromuscular excitability.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Injecting heparin into the abdomen above the iliac crest is the recommended site. Massaging risks bruising, and shorter, smaller-gauge needles are used.
Question 3 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 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 client receives the wrong medication in error. The nurse who made the medication error should do which of the following first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Observing the client first ensures no adverse effects from the medication error.