ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a bowel obstruction and a new prescription for the insertion of a nasogastric tube. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take when inserting the nasogastric tube?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chin-to-chest and swallowing (
C) facilitate NG tube passage by opening the esophagus. Supine position (
A) risks aspiration withdrawing for gagging (
B) is unnecessary and measuring to the umbilicus (D E) is incorrect; use nose-earlobe-xiphoid.
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 caring for a child who has acute diarrhea and reports that he is thirsty. Which of the following fluids should the nurse give the child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pedialyte (D E) is formulated to replace fluids and electrolytes lost in diarrhea making it the best choice. Broth (
A) lacks key electrolytes apple juice (
B) worsens diarrhea due to high sugar and cherry gelatin (
C) lacks electrolytes and is high in sugar.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is assigned care of a patient who has HIV. Which of the following infection control precautions should the nurse plan to use while caring for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions (
B) protect against HIV transmitted via blood and body fluids. Airborne (
A) and droplet (
C) apply to respiratory pathogens and contact (
D) to surface pathogens like MRSA.