ATI RN
ATI Nur 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which skill does the nurse teach a patient with a new colostomy before discharge from the health care facility? (Select all that Apply)
Correct Answer: A;B;D;E
Rationale: Skills like pouch management and monitoring healing are essential for independence.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports taking bisacodyl tablets daily. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic laxative use can cause hypokalemia and dehydration.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is emptying an ileostomy pouch for a patient. Which assessment finding will the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood in the stool can indicate stomal irritation, ulceration, or bleeding from the intestines, which requires immediate medical attention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool test for guaiac. The nurse understands the purpose of the test is to check the stool for which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The guaiac test detects hidden blood in the stool, indicating potential GI issues.