ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse removes an indwelling urinary catheter that an older adult client has had in place for 2 days. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following expected outcomes after catheter removal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Temporary urinary retention is common in older adults post-catheter removal due to decreased bladder tone.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a client who has fluid volume deficit. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased urine specific gravity indicates concentrated urine, a hallmark of fluid volume deficit.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is administering a tap-water enema to a client. The client reports cramping as the nurse instills the irrigating solution. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to relieve the client's discomfort?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lowering the solution container reduces flow rate, alleviating cramping.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports constipation. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Raw vegetables are high in fiber, which helps alleviate constipation. Limiting fluids, bearing down hard, or reducing activity can worsen constipation.