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ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
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A nurse is taking care of a patient who is nauseous and vomiting. Which of the following acid-base imbalances should the nurse identify the patient is at risk for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vomiting loses hydrochloric acid leading to metabolic alkalosis (
B). Respiratory alkalosis (
A) involves hyperventilation metabolic acidosis (
C) involves acid accumulation and respiratory acidosis (D E F) involves CO2 retention none of which apply.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is participating in the care plan for a patient with an intestinal obstruction who is undergoing continuous gastrointestinal decompression using a nasogastric tube. What interventions should the nurse include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: A ,B ,D
Rationale: Measuring abdominal girth (
A) monitors obstruction changes Fowler’s position (
B) aids drainage and sterile water irrigation (
D) maintains tube patency. Lemon glycerin swabs (
C) can dry lips and are not recommended.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to remove an NG tube for a patient. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying the provider’s order (
B) ensures the NG tube removal is authorized making it the first step. Hand hygiene (
A) checking drainage (
C) and disconnecting suction (
D) follow.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who receives intermittent enteral feedings through an NG tube. Before administering a feeding,the nurse should measure the gastric residual for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring gastric residual (
D) assesses gastric emptying to prevent overfeeding and aspiration. It doesn’t evaluate electrolytes (
A) confirm placement (B use pH) or address dyspepsia (
C).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing infection control practices for hand hygiene with a group of unit nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changing gloves between tasks (
A) prevents cross-contamination. Alcohol rubs are ineffective against C. difficile spores (
B) may irritate eyes (
C) and artificial nails (D E) harbor pathogens regardless of length.