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ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
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Among the following,which is not a clinical finding of a severely dehydrated patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pitting edema (
B) indicates fluid overload not dehydration. Skin pallor and cool skin (
A) tachycardia with thready pulse (
C) high urine specific gravity (E) and hypernatremia (F) are dehydration signs. Lung crackles (
D) suggest fluid overload or lung issues not dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of assistive personnel (AP) about infection control measures on the unit. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent the spread of pathogens during patient care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent hand hygiene (
A) is the most effective way to prevent pathogen spread. Disposing equipment (
B) discarding syringes (
C) and changing linens (D E) are important but secondary to hand hygiene.
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 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 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has had diarrhea for several days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypothermia is not a typical finding in a client who has had diarrhea for several days. Diarrhea does not typically affect the body’s ability to regulate temperature.Dehydration is a common finding in a client who has had diarrhea for several days. Diarrhea can lead to significant fluid and electrolyte loss, causing dehydration.Decreased bowel sounds are not typically associated with diarrhea. In fact, hyperactive bowel sounds are more common due to increased intestinal motility.A rigid abdomen is not a typical finding in a client who has had diarrhea for several days. A rigid abdomen may indicate a serious condition such as peritonitis or bowel obstruction, which are not typically associated with diarrhea