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ATI RN Fundamentals Online Practice 2023 B COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS \LATEST UPDATE
2025 \ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse in a medical-surgical unit is caring for Correct Answer (1):
six clients.
Client 3
Complete the following sentence by using the When using the airway, breathing, circulation
list of options. approach to client care, the nurse should
The first client the nurse should assess is determine that this client is the priority client to
followed by . assess. The client has an oxygen saturation that
Client 1: Client is admitted with a new diagnosis is less than the expected reference range, which
of rheumatoid arthritis.Client 2: Client has a is an indication of hypoxia.
history of hyperlipidemia. Atorvastatin 20 mg Correct Answer (2):
PO administered as prescribed.Client 3: Client is Client 4
1 day postoperative. Reports pain as 8 on a
scale of 0 to 10. Morphine 5 mg subcutaneous When using the airway, breathing, circulation
administered as prescribed.Client 4: Client is approach to client care, the nurse should
admitted with a new diagnosis of heart determine that this client is the next priority
failure.Client 5: Client has a stage 2 pressure client to assess. The client has a potassium level
injury on the left heel.Client 6: Client is admitted that is less than the expected reference range,
with a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. which places the client at risk for dysrhythmias.
Incorrect Answers (1):
Client 1 is incorrect. The nurse should assess
this client because the client's C-reactive
protein is greater than the expected reference
range, which is an indication of inflammation.
However, there is another client the nurse
should assess first.
Client 2 is incorrect. The nurse should assess
this client because the client's cholesterol level
is greater than the expected reference range,
which places them at risk for coronary heart
disease. However, there is another client the
nurse should assess first.
Incorrect Answers (2):
Client 5 is incorrect. The nurse should assess
this client because their prealbumin level is less
than the expected reference range, which
places them at risk for delayed wound healing.
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However, this client is not the next priority
client to assess.
Client 6 is incorrect. The nurse should assess
this client because their glycosylated
hemoglobin level is greater than the expected
reference range, which indicates poor diabetic
control. However, this client is not the next
priority client to assess.
Correct Answer:
Breath Sounds
Crackles are caused by mucous in the airways
and are a manifestation of pneumonia.
Decreased breath sounds indicate decreased
ventilation and require follow-up by the nurse.
Oxygen Saturation
A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. The client's oxygen saturation is below the
expected reference range of 95% to 100%,
Select the 3 findings that require follow-up.
indicating hypoxia, and requires follow-up by
Breath sounds the nurse.
Blood pressure Temperature
Oxygen saturation The client's temperature is greater than the
Temperature expected reference range, indicating an
infection, and requires follow-up by the nurse.
Heart rate
Incorrect Answer:
Blood pressure is incorrect. The client's blood
pressure is within the expected reference range
and does not require follow-up by the nurse.
Heart rate is incorrect. The client's heart rate is
within the expected reference range of 60 to
100/min and does not require follow-up by the
nurse.
A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is Correct Answer:
caring for a client who reports abdominal pain. Assist the client to a left side-lying position with
Based on the client's clinical findings, which of the right knee flexed
the following actions should the nurse take?
The nurse should place the client in a left side-
Select all that apply. lying position with the right knee flexed prior to
Assist the client to a left side-lying position with administering an enema. Because the provider
the right knee flexed. prescribed a cleansing enema for the client, the
nurse should prepare the client for the
Prepare the client for a chest x-ray.
procedure.
Administer a cleansing enema.
Administer a cleansing enema
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Auscultate the client's bowel sounds. The nurse should administer a cleansing enema
for the client as a result of the provider's
Perform a manual digital examination of the
client's rectum. prescription. A cleansing enema is intended to
assist with bowel elimination and remove any
Administer oxycodone extended-release tablets. impacted fecal matter indicated by the
Prepare the client for NG tube placement. abdominal x-ray.
Auscultate the client's bowel sounds
The nurse should auscultate the client's bowel
sounds to determine the status of the client's
peristalsis. This is a necessary part of
determining the presence of bowel sounds,
which are an indication of the status of the
client's gastrointestinal tract.
Perform a manual digital examination of the
client's rectum
The nurse should perform a manual digital
examination of the client's rectum to determine
if impacted stool is present. This is a part of the
necessary evaluation of the status of the client's
gastrointestinal tract.
Incorrect Answer:
Prepare the client for a chest x-ray is incorrect.
A chest x-ray is typically performed for a client
who has an impairment of the upper thorax or
lungs, not the abdomen. The client has already
received an abdominal x-ray; therefore, a chest
x-ray is not necessary.
Prepare the client for NG tube placement is
incorrect. The nurse should not prepare the
client for placement of an NG tube because
there is no indication or prescription to do so.
Placement of an NG tube is required when
there is an obstruction of the gastrointestinal
tract and peristalsis is absent.
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about the Correct Answer:
purpose of advance directives. Which of the
"They indicate the form of treatment a client is
following statements should the nurse make? willing to accept in the event of a serious
"They allow the court to overrule an adult illness."
client's refusal of medical treatment."
Advance directives include a living will, which
"They indicate the form of treatment a client is permits clients to direct the treatment they will
willing to accept in the event of a serious receive in the event of a medical emergency or
illness." serious illness.
Incorrect Answer:
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"They permit a client to withhold medical "They allow the court to overrule an adult
information from health care personnel." client's refusal of medical treatment."
"They allow health care personnel in the A court can only overrule an adult client's
emergency department to stabilize a client's refusal of medical treatment if the client is
condition." legally incompetent.
"They permit a client to withhold medical
information from health care personnel."
The Americans with Disabilities Act, not
advance directives, protects the privacy of a
client who chooses not to disclose a medical
disability.
"They allow health care personnel in the
emergency department to stabilize a client's
condition."
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active
Labor Act, not advance directives, directs
emergency personnel to provide screening and
stabilizing care before discharging or
transferring clients to another facility.
Correct Answer:
Inject 10 units of air into the bottle of NPH
insulin
A nurse is caring for a client who has a
Inject 5 units of air into the bottle of regular
prescription for 5 units of regular insulin and 10
insulin
units of NPH insulin to mix together and
administer subcutaneously. Determine the Withdraw the correct dose of regular insulin
correct order of steps for this procedure. from the bottle
Inject 5 units of air into the bottle of regular Withdraw the correct dose of NPH insulin from
insulin the bottle
Withdraw the correct dose of NPH insulin from The nurse should first inject air into the vial of
the bottle NPH insulin without touching the needle to the
solution. Next, the nurse should inject air into
Inject 10 units of air into the bottle of NPH
the vial of regular insulin and withdraw the
insulin
correct amount of the regular insulin. Finally,
Withdraw the correct dose of regular insulin the nurse should insert the needle into the NPH
from the bottle insulin vial and withdraw the correct amount of
NPH insulin. The nurse should follow these
steps to prevent contaminating the regular
insulin with NPH insulin.
A nurse is performing a Romberg test during Correct Answer:
the physical assessment of a client. Which of
Have the client stand with their arms at their
the following techniques should the nurse use?
sides and their feet together.
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ATI RN Fundamentals Online Practice 2023 B COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS \LATEST UPDATE
2025 \ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse in a medical-surgical unit is caring for Correct Answer (1):
six clients.
Client 3
Complete the following sentence by using the When using the airway, breathing, circulation
list of options. approach to client care, the nurse should
The first client the nurse should assess is determine that this client is the priority client to
followed by . assess. The client has an oxygen saturation that
Client 1: Client is admitted with a new diagnosis is less than the expected reference range, which
of rheumatoid arthritis.Client 2: Client has a is an indication of hypoxia.
history of hyperlipidemia. Atorvastatin 20 mg Correct Answer (2):
PO administered as prescribed.Client 3: Client is Client 4
1 day postoperative. Reports pain as 8 on a
scale of 0 to 10. Morphine 5 mg subcutaneous When using the airway, breathing, circulation
administered as prescribed.Client 4: Client is approach to client care, the nurse should
admitted with a new diagnosis of heart determine that this client is the next priority
failure.Client 5: Client has a stage 2 pressure client to assess. The client has a potassium level
injury on the left heel.Client 6: Client is admitted that is less than the expected reference range,
with a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. which places the client at risk for dysrhythmias.
Incorrect Answers (1):
Client 1 is incorrect. The nurse should assess
this client because the client's C-reactive
protein is greater than the expected reference
range, which is an indication of inflammation.
However, there is another client the nurse
should assess first.
Client 2 is incorrect. The nurse should assess
this client because the client's cholesterol level
is greater than the expected reference range,
which places them at risk for coronary heart
disease. However, there is another client the
nurse should assess first.
Incorrect Answers (2):
Client 5 is incorrect. The nurse should assess
this client because their prealbumin level is less
than the expected reference range, which
places them at risk for delayed wound healing.
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However, this client is not the next priority
client to assess.
Client 6 is incorrect. The nurse should assess
this client because their glycosylated
hemoglobin level is greater than the expected
reference range, which indicates poor diabetic
control. However, this client is not the next
priority client to assess.
Correct Answer:
Breath Sounds
Crackles are caused by mucous in the airways
and are a manifestation of pneumonia.
Decreased breath sounds indicate decreased
ventilation and require follow-up by the nurse.
Oxygen Saturation
A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. The client's oxygen saturation is below the
expected reference range of 95% to 100%,
Select the 3 findings that require follow-up.
indicating hypoxia, and requires follow-up by
Breath sounds the nurse.
Blood pressure Temperature
Oxygen saturation The client's temperature is greater than the
Temperature expected reference range, indicating an
infection, and requires follow-up by the nurse.
Heart rate
Incorrect Answer:
Blood pressure is incorrect. The client's blood
pressure is within the expected reference range
and does not require follow-up by the nurse.
Heart rate is incorrect. The client's heart rate is
within the expected reference range of 60 to
100/min and does not require follow-up by the
nurse.
A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is Correct Answer:
caring for a client who reports abdominal pain. Assist the client to a left side-lying position with
Based on the client's clinical findings, which of the right knee flexed
the following actions should the nurse take?
The nurse should place the client in a left side-
Select all that apply. lying position with the right knee flexed prior to
Assist the client to a left side-lying position with administering an enema. Because the provider
the right knee flexed. prescribed a cleansing enema for the client, the
nurse should prepare the client for the
Prepare the client for a chest x-ray.
procedure.
Administer a cleansing enema.
Administer a cleansing enema
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Auscultate the client's bowel sounds. The nurse should administer a cleansing enema
for the client as a result of the provider's
Perform a manual digital examination of the
client's rectum. prescription. A cleansing enema is intended to
assist with bowel elimination and remove any
Administer oxycodone extended-release tablets. impacted fecal matter indicated by the
Prepare the client for NG tube placement. abdominal x-ray.
Auscultate the client's bowel sounds
The nurse should auscultate the client's bowel
sounds to determine the status of the client's
peristalsis. This is a necessary part of
determining the presence of bowel sounds,
which are an indication of the status of the
client's gastrointestinal tract.
Perform a manual digital examination of the
client's rectum
The nurse should perform a manual digital
examination of the client's rectum to determine
if impacted stool is present. This is a part of the
necessary evaluation of the status of the client's
gastrointestinal tract.
Incorrect Answer:
Prepare the client for a chest x-ray is incorrect.
A chest x-ray is typically performed for a client
who has an impairment of the upper thorax or
lungs, not the abdomen. The client has already
received an abdominal x-ray; therefore, a chest
x-ray is not necessary.
Prepare the client for NG tube placement is
incorrect. The nurse should not prepare the
client for placement of an NG tube because
there is no indication or prescription to do so.
Placement of an NG tube is required when
there is an obstruction of the gastrointestinal
tract and peristalsis is absent.
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about the Correct Answer:
purpose of advance directives. Which of the
"They indicate the form of treatment a client is
following statements should the nurse make? willing to accept in the event of a serious
"They allow the court to overrule an adult illness."
client's refusal of medical treatment."
Advance directives include a living will, which
"They indicate the form of treatment a client is permits clients to direct the treatment they will
willing to accept in the event of a serious receive in the event of a medical emergency or
illness." serious illness.
Incorrect Answer:
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"They permit a client to withhold medical "They allow the court to overrule an adult
information from health care personnel." client's refusal of medical treatment."
"They allow health care personnel in the A court can only overrule an adult client's
emergency department to stabilize a client's refusal of medical treatment if the client is
condition." legally incompetent.
"They permit a client to withhold medical
information from health care personnel."
The Americans with Disabilities Act, not
advance directives, protects the privacy of a
client who chooses not to disclose a medical
disability.
"They allow health care personnel in the
emergency department to stabilize a client's
condition."
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active
Labor Act, not advance directives, directs
emergency personnel to provide screening and
stabilizing care before discharging or
transferring clients to another facility.
Correct Answer:
Inject 10 units of air into the bottle of NPH
insulin
A nurse is caring for a client who has a
Inject 5 units of air into the bottle of regular
prescription for 5 units of regular insulin and 10
insulin
units of NPH insulin to mix together and
administer subcutaneously. Determine the Withdraw the correct dose of regular insulin
correct order of steps for this procedure. from the bottle
Inject 5 units of air into the bottle of regular Withdraw the correct dose of NPH insulin from
insulin the bottle
Withdraw the correct dose of NPH insulin from The nurse should first inject air into the vial of
the bottle NPH insulin without touching the needle to the
solution. Next, the nurse should inject air into
Inject 10 units of air into the bottle of NPH
the vial of regular insulin and withdraw the
insulin
correct amount of the regular insulin. Finally,
Withdraw the correct dose of regular insulin the nurse should insert the needle into the NPH
from the bottle insulin vial and withdraw the correct amount of
NPH insulin. The nurse should follow these
steps to prevent contaminating the regular
insulin with NPH insulin.
A nurse is performing a Romberg test during Correct Answer:
the physical assessment of a client. Which of
Have the client stand with their arms at their
the following techniques should the nurse use?
sides and their feet together.
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