ATI Fundamentals Test Exam 17 2026
A nurse is planning care for a client who has renal calculi. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include to promote elimination of the
calculi?
Maintain bedrest until calculi are expelled.
Withhold thiazide diuretics.
Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day.
Collect all urine for 24 hr in a collection container. - Encourage intake of at least
3 L of fluid each day.
The nurse should encourage the client to consume at least 3 L of fluid each
day. Increased fluid intake increases urine production, promotes eliminiation
of calculi, and helps prevent recurrence.
A nurse is providing postoperative education for a client following a
laparoscopic cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis. Which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"The adhesive bandages on my incision will fall off as the incision heals."
"I will be able to take a shower in 1 week."
"I will need to follow a liquid diet for the first 3 days after surgery."
"I can begin to resume my normal activity level in 2 weeks." - "The adhesive
bandages on my incision will fall off as the incision heals."
The nurse should instruct the client that the small adhesive bandages will lose
their adhesiveness in 7 to 10 days. The client can then remove the bandages or
allow the bandages to fall off over time as the incision heals.
A nurse is planning care to prevent hospital-acquired methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection for a client who is
immunocompromised. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include to prevent this antibiotic-resistant infection?
Initiate contact precautions for this client.
Bathe the client with chlorhexidine wipes.
Administer ceftaroline to the client as a prophylactic measure.
,Avoid using alcohol-based hand sanitizers after caring for the client - Bathe the
client with chlorhexidine wipes.
The nurse should bathe a client who is immunocompromised with chlorhexidine
wipes to decrease the risk of contracting hospital-acquired MRSA.
A nurse is assessing a client who has developed type 1 herpes simplex virus.
Which of the following images should the nurse identify as this type of viral
infection? - Picture of lips. Herpes simplex virus infection is a common viral
infection in adults. The nurse should identify that this image indicates the type
1 herpes simplex viral infection because the infection causes a recurring cold
sore.
A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
Somnolence
Cold intolerance
Exophthalmos
Dry, scaly skin - Exophthalmos
The nurse should expect a client who has Graves' disease, an autoimmune form
of hyperthyroidism, to experience exophthalmos, which is protrusion of the
eyeballs.
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has peripheral neuropathy about a
new prescription for duloxetine. Which of the following client statements
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"It might take several weeks to notice an improvement in my symptoms."
"I will need to take this medication on an empty stomach."
"I should take a daily ibuprofen for generalized aches."
"I will need to decrease my dietary sodium intake while taking this
medication." - It might take several weeks to notice an improvement in my
symptoms."
The nurse should instruct the client that duloxetine can take several weeks to be
effective. This medication is an antidepressant that reduces the discomfort of
peripheral neuropathy.
A nurse is teaching a client who has scabies about a new prescription for
,lindane lotion. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the treatment for this parasitic infection?
"I will apply the lotion once a day for 1 week."
"I will rub in the lotion thoroughly from my face to my toes."
"I will wash the lotion off 12 hours after I apply it."
"I should avoid bathing for 6 hours prior to applying the lotion." - "I will wash
the lotion off 12 hours after I apply it."
The nurse should instruct the client to apply the lotion and leave it in place for 8
to 12 hr and then remove it by washing it off.
A nurse is assessing a client who has appendicitis. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
WBC 16,000/mm³
Board-like abdomen
Nausea and vomiting
Temperature of 38° C (100.4° F) - Board-like abdomen
When using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should
identify that a board-like abdomen is the priority finding indicating peritonitis.
The nurse should notify the provider immediately.
A nurse is teaching a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease about ways
to prevent reflux. Which of the following information should the nurse include
in the teaching?
Drink tomato juice with the breakfast meal.
Suck on peppermint when having indigestion.
Elevate the head of the bed 10 cm (4 in) using wooden blocks.
Plan to finish eating at least 3 hr before bedtime. - Plan to finish eating at least 3
hr before bedtime.
The nurse should encourage the client not to eat anything at least 3 hr before
bedtime to prevent reflux.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a deep-vein thrombosis about a new
prescription for warfarin. Which of the following client statements indicates an
, understanding of the teaching?
"I will stop taking the medication immediately if I experience nausea."
"I should contact my provider if I notice a pink-tinged color to my urine."
"I will increase my dietary intake of spinach."
"I will not be able to use an electric razor while I am taking this medication." - "I
should contact my provider if I notice a pink-tinged color to my urine."
The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for blood in the urine. The client
should report a pink-tinged urine color to the provider.
A nurse is reviewing the urinalysis results of a client who has completed a 14-
day course of ciprofloxacin to treat pyelonephritis. Which of the following
values should indicate to the nurse that the client has a continuing infection?
Negative nitrites
RBCs < 2
Positive leukocyte esterase
Amber-colored urine - Positive leukocyte esterase
The nurse should identify that a positive leukocyte esterase test is an indication
of the presence of WBCs in the urine and the presence of continued infection.
A nurse is assessing a client for manifestations of grief after having a
colostomy for removal of colon cancer. Which of the following findings
indicates to the nurse that the client has accepted the loss?
Becomes angry when it is time to perform colostomy care
Touches the colostomy stoma when the bag is changed
Looks away as the nurse empties the colostomy bag
Tells others that it will be nice to have a normal bowel movement again -
Touches the colostomy stoma when the bag is changed
The client touching the colostomy stoma when the bag is changed should
indicate to the nurse that the client is accepting and coping with the alteration
of body image and has gone through the stages of grief.
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has appendicitis with possible
perforation. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a
A nurse is planning care for a client who has renal calculi. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include to promote elimination of the
calculi?
Maintain bedrest until calculi are expelled.
Withhold thiazide diuretics.
Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day.
Collect all urine for 24 hr in a collection container. - Encourage intake of at least
3 L of fluid each day.
The nurse should encourage the client to consume at least 3 L of fluid each
day. Increased fluid intake increases urine production, promotes eliminiation
of calculi, and helps prevent recurrence.
A nurse is providing postoperative education for a client following a
laparoscopic cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis. Which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"The adhesive bandages on my incision will fall off as the incision heals."
"I will be able to take a shower in 1 week."
"I will need to follow a liquid diet for the first 3 days after surgery."
"I can begin to resume my normal activity level in 2 weeks." - "The adhesive
bandages on my incision will fall off as the incision heals."
The nurse should instruct the client that the small adhesive bandages will lose
their adhesiveness in 7 to 10 days. The client can then remove the bandages or
allow the bandages to fall off over time as the incision heals.
A nurse is planning care to prevent hospital-acquired methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection for a client who is
immunocompromised. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include to prevent this antibiotic-resistant infection?
Initiate contact precautions for this client.
Bathe the client with chlorhexidine wipes.
Administer ceftaroline to the client as a prophylactic measure.
,Avoid using alcohol-based hand sanitizers after caring for the client - Bathe the
client with chlorhexidine wipes.
The nurse should bathe a client who is immunocompromised with chlorhexidine
wipes to decrease the risk of contracting hospital-acquired MRSA.
A nurse is assessing a client who has developed type 1 herpes simplex virus.
Which of the following images should the nurse identify as this type of viral
infection? - Picture of lips. Herpes simplex virus infection is a common viral
infection in adults. The nurse should identify that this image indicates the type
1 herpes simplex viral infection because the infection causes a recurring cold
sore.
A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
Somnolence
Cold intolerance
Exophthalmos
Dry, scaly skin - Exophthalmos
The nurse should expect a client who has Graves' disease, an autoimmune form
of hyperthyroidism, to experience exophthalmos, which is protrusion of the
eyeballs.
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has peripheral neuropathy about a
new prescription for duloxetine. Which of the following client statements
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"It might take several weeks to notice an improvement in my symptoms."
"I will need to take this medication on an empty stomach."
"I should take a daily ibuprofen for generalized aches."
"I will need to decrease my dietary sodium intake while taking this
medication." - It might take several weeks to notice an improvement in my
symptoms."
The nurse should instruct the client that duloxetine can take several weeks to be
effective. This medication is an antidepressant that reduces the discomfort of
peripheral neuropathy.
A nurse is teaching a client who has scabies about a new prescription for
,lindane lotion. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the treatment for this parasitic infection?
"I will apply the lotion once a day for 1 week."
"I will rub in the lotion thoroughly from my face to my toes."
"I will wash the lotion off 12 hours after I apply it."
"I should avoid bathing for 6 hours prior to applying the lotion." - "I will wash
the lotion off 12 hours after I apply it."
The nurse should instruct the client to apply the lotion and leave it in place for 8
to 12 hr and then remove it by washing it off.
A nurse is assessing a client who has appendicitis. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
WBC 16,000/mm³
Board-like abdomen
Nausea and vomiting
Temperature of 38° C (100.4° F) - Board-like abdomen
When using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should
identify that a board-like abdomen is the priority finding indicating peritonitis.
The nurse should notify the provider immediately.
A nurse is teaching a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease about ways
to prevent reflux. Which of the following information should the nurse include
in the teaching?
Drink tomato juice with the breakfast meal.
Suck on peppermint when having indigestion.
Elevate the head of the bed 10 cm (4 in) using wooden blocks.
Plan to finish eating at least 3 hr before bedtime. - Plan to finish eating at least 3
hr before bedtime.
The nurse should encourage the client not to eat anything at least 3 hr before
bedtime to prevent reflux.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a deep-vein thrombosis about a new
prescription for warfarin. Which of the following client statements indicates an
, understanding of the teaching?
"I will stop taking the medication immediately if I experience nausea."
"I should contact my provider if I notice a pink-tinged color to my urine."
"I will increase my dietary intake of spinach."
"I will not be able to use an electric razor while I am taking this medication." - "I
should contact my provider if I notice a pink-tinged color to my urine."
The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for blood in the urine. The client
should report a pink-tinged urine color to the provider.
A nurse is reviewing the urinalysis results of a client who has completed a 14-
day course of ciprofloxacin to treat pyelonephritis. Which of the following
values should indicate to the nurse that the client has a continuing infection?
Negative nitrites
RBCs < 2
Positive leukocyte esterase
Amber-colored urine - Positive leukocyte esterase
The nurse should identify that a positive leukocyte esterase test is an indication
of the presence of WBCs in the urine and the presence of continued infection.
A nurse is assessing a client for manifestations of grief after having a
colostomy for removal of colon cancer. Which of the following findings
indicates to the nurse that the client has accepted the loss?
Becomes angry when it is time to perform colostomy care
Touches the colostomy stoma when the bag is changed
Looks away as the nurse empties the colostomy bag
Tells others that it will be nice to have a normal bowel movement again -
Touches the colostomy stoma when the bag is changed
The client touching the colostomy stoma when the bag is changed should
indicate to the nurse that the client is accepting and coping with the alteration
of body image and has gone through the stages of grief.
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has appendicitis with possible
perforation. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a
