ATI Fundamentals Pre-Test
1. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypokalemia as a result of N/V/D.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
1. Hyperactive reflexes
2. Extreme thirst
3. Weak, irregular pulse
4. Hyperactive bowel sounds<Ans> 3. Weak, irregular pulse
2. A nurse is reinforcing home safety information with an older adult client. Which of
the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client
needs further instructions?
1. I should have grab bars installed in my bathroom
2. I should leave a night light on when I go to bed at night
3. I should use my walker carefully when going upstairs
4. I should have my son change the batteries in my smoke detector each
year<Ans> 3. I should use my walker carefully when going upstairs
3. A nurse is assisting with the preparation of a presentation at a community center
about complementary and alternative therapies. Which of the following therapies should
the nurse describe as use of an electronic monitoring device to help clients learn to
control physical responses?
1. Reiki
2. Biofeedback
3. Acupuncture
4. Yoga<Ans> 2. Biofeedback
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, 4. A nurse is assigned care of a client who has HIV. Which of the following infection
control precautions should the nurse plan to use while caring for this client?
1. standard precautions
2. airborne precautions
3. contact precautions
4. droplet precautions<Ans> 1. standard precautions
5. A nurse is assisting in preparing a presentation at a senior center about age-
related Musculoskeletal changes. which of the following alterations is appropriate
for the nurse to include?
1. Decrease muscle
2. mass thickening vertebral disks
3. decrease chest width
4. Increased force of isometric Contraction<Ans> 1. Decrease muscle
6. A nurse is verifying that the client is giving informed consent to under girl
electroconvulsive therapy. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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1. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypokalemia as a result of N/V/D.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
1. Hyperactive reflexes
2. Extreme thirst
3. Weak, irregular pulse
4. Hyperactive bowel sounds<Ans> 3. Weak, irregular pulse
2. A nurse is reinforcing home safety information with an older adult client. Which of
the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client
needs further instructions?
1. I should have grab bars installed in my bathroom
2. I should leave a night light on when I go to bed at night
3. I should use my walker carefully when going upstairs
4. I should have my son change the batteries in my smoke detector each
year<Ans> 3. I should use my walker carefully when going upstairs
3. A nurse is assisting with the preparation of a presentation at a community center
about complementary and alternative therapies. Which of the following therapies should
the nurse describe as use of an electronic monitoring device to help clients learn to
control physical responses?
1. Reiki
2. Biofeedback
3. Acupuncture
4. Yoga<Ans> 2. Biofeedback
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14
, 4. A nurse is assigned care of a client who has HIV. Which of the following infection
control precautions should the nurse plan to use while caring for this client?
1. standard precautions
2. airborne precautions
3. contact precautions
4. droplet precautions<Ans> 1. standard precautions
5. A nurse is assisting in preparing a presentation at a senior center about age-
related Musculoskeletal changes. which of the following alterations is appropriate
for the nurse to include?
1. Decrease muscle
2. mass thickening vertebral disks
3. decrease chest width
4. Increased force of isometric Contraction<Ans> 1. Decrease muscle
6. A nurse is verifying that the client is giving informed consent to under girl
electroconvulsive therapy. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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