ATI RN
ATI Nur 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for docusate. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Docusate works best when taken with plenty of fluids to soften stools.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who reports a sudden onset of urinary incontinence. The nurse should recognize which of the following conditions can cause incontinence in the older adult client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cystitis causes inflammation, urgency, frequency, and can lead to sudden incontinence in older adults.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is emptying an ileostomy pouch for a patient. Which assessment finding will the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood in the stool can indicate stomal irritation, ulceration, or bleeding from the intestines, which requires immediate medical attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is completing an 8-hr I&O record for a client who consumed 4 oz juice, 6 oz tea, a 100 mL cup full of ice chips, an IV bolus of 150 mL, and 8 oz broth. The nurse should record how many mL of intake on the client’s record?
Correct Answer: 740
Rationale:
Total: 120 mL (juice) + 180 mL (tea) + 50 mL (ice chips) + 150 mL (IV) + 240 mL (broth) = 740 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who takes phenytoin and has a new prescription for sucralfate tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sucralfate can interfere with phenytoin absorption, so they should be spaced apart.