ATI RN
ATI Nur 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is doing a nutrition assessment on a patient that weighs 185 pounds and is 5' 8" tall. Calculate the patients BMI. (Round to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: 28
Rationale: BMI = (185 × 703) / 68² = 28.1, rounded to 28.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is administering a tap water enema to a client who is constipated. During the administration of the enema, the client states he is having abdominal cramps. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to relieve the client's discomfort?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lowering the container slows the flow rate, reducing cramping from rapid distention.
Question 3 of 5
What should the nurse teach family caregivers when a patient has fecal incontinence because of cognitive impairment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A scheduled toileting program helps establish a routine and reduce incontinence episodes.
Question 4 of 5
A patient requests the nurse's help to the bedside commode and becomes frustrated when unable to void in front of the nurse. How should the nurse interpret the patient's inability to void?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anxiety can cause paruresis, making it difficult to void in the presence of others.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a clear liquid diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse allow the client to have?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grape juice is a transparent liquid suitable for a clear liquid diet.