ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is supervising a newly licensed nurse who is female while she performs postmortem care on a male client who is Muslim. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse should prompt the nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In Islamic practices, same-gender family members or religious personnel should perform body cleansing. A female nurse cleansing a male client would require intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a presentation at a senior center regarding age-related changes. Which of the following should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Decreased muscle mass. With aging, individuals typically experience sarcopenia, leading to a decline in muscle mass and strength. This can result in decreased physical function and increased risk of falls. Thickened vertebral disks (
B) are not a typical age-related change and can actually contribute to back pain. Decreased chest width (
C) is not a common age-related change and may not be relevant to the audience at the senior center. Increased force of isometric contractions (
D) is not a typical age-related change and may lead to confusion as it implies increased muscle strength, which is not the case in aging.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is afraid to take medication. Which of the following nursing responses uses reflection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reflection restates the client's emotions, encouraging further discussion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to remove an NG tube for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, verify provider order to discontinue the tube. This is the first step because the nurse must always follow the provider's order before proceeding with any intervention. Without a valid order, the nurse cannot remove the NG tube. Option A is incorrect as disconnecting the tube from the wall suction can cause discomfort to the client if not done in the right order. Option B is important but should be done after confirming the provider's order. Option C is relevant but assessing the drainage amount and color can be done after verifying the order.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gases include a pH of 7.30, an HCO3- of 18 mEq/L and a PaCO2 of 28 mm Hg. The nurse should suspect that the client has developed which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Metabolic acidosis. The pH is below the normal range (7.35-7.45), indicating acidosis. The HCO3- level is below the normal range (22-26 mEq/L), suggesting metabolic acidosis. The PaCO2 is decreased, which would be a compensatory response in respiratory alkalosis, but since the pH and HCO3- are abnormal, the primary imbalance is metabolic acidosis. Other choices are incorrect because they do not align with the given ABG values.