ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements is true regarding intermittent feeding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gravity feeding (
B) ensures slow safe delivery preventing complications like aspiration. Pushing the plunger (
A) risks distress supine position (
C) increases aspiration risk and flushing only before (
D) neglects post-feeding tube patency.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a patient who has an inadequate dietary intake of fiber. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low fiber intake causes constipation (
C) by reducing stool bulk. Memory loss (
A) bleeding gums (
B) and brittle hair (
D) are linked to other deficiencies not fiber.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a community clinic is collecting data from a patient who reports frequent vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A ,D, E
Rationale: Frequent vomiting and diarrhea cause dehydration leading to hypotension (
A) from low blood volume poor skin turgor (
D) from reduced elasticity and flat neck veins (E) from low venous pressure. Bradycardia (
B) is uncommon and pale yellow urine (
C) suggests hydration not dehydration.
Question 4 of 5
An LPN is reviewing the laboratory tests results for a client who has an elevated temperature. The nurse should identify which of the following findings is a manifestation of dehydration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High urine specific gravity (D 1.035 normal 1.005-1.030) indicates dehydration due to concentrated urine. Increased glucose (
A) may occur but is less specific creatinine 0.6 mg/dL (
B) is normal and blood osmolarity 260 mOsm/kg (
C) is low (normal 275-295) suggesting overhydration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following conditions should the nurse monitor the patient for as a complication of TPN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abdominal distention (
D) can indicate TPN complications like gut flora imbalance or motility issues. Aspiration (
A) is an enteral feeding risk polyuria (
B) is unrelated and stomatitis (
C) is not typical since TPN bypasses the mouth.