ATI RN FUNDAMENTAL WITH NGN /FUNDAMENTAL
ATI NGN QUESTIONS FORMAT 2024 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!.
A nurse is talking w/a client who reports constipation. When the nurse
discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the
following foods should the nurse recommend?
A. Macaroni & cheese
B. Fresh fruit & whole wheat toast
C. Rice pudding & ripe bananas
D. Roast chicken & white rice ✔✔ANSWER✔✔B.
RATIONALE :A high-fiber diet promotes normal bowel elimination
A nurse is caring for a client who has had diarrhea for the past 4 days. When
assessing the client, the nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Select all.
A. Bradycardia
B. Hypotension
C. Fever
,D. Poor skin turgor
E. Peripheral edema ✔✔ANSWER✔✔B, C, D
RATIONALES ;fever=caused by dehydration
tachycardia not brady
hypotension because of decreased BP from dehydration
fluid overload=peripheral edema
A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to an adult client in
preparation for a diagnostic procedure. Which of the following are
appropriate steps for the nurse to take? Select all.
A. Warm the enema prior to instillation
B. Position the client on the left side w/the right leg flexed forward
C. Lubricate the rectal tube or nozzle
D. Slowly insert the rectal tube about 2 inches
E. Hang the enema container 24 inches above the client's anus
✔✔ANSWER✔✔A, B, C
-RATIONALE;
D is the appropriate length of insertion for a child, 3-4 for an adult.
-24 inches is too high & will cause it to run to fast & possible painful
distention of the colon, 18 inches is the recommended height
,While a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the client reports
abdominal cramping. Which of the following is the appropriate intervention?
A. Have the client hold his breath briefly
B. Discontinue the fluid instillation
C. Remind the client that cramping is common at this time
D. Lower the enema fluid container ✔✔ANSWER✔✔D.
RATIONALES ;This will slow the rate of instillation & relieve some discomfort
A nurse is caring for a client who has been sitting in a chair for 3 hrs. Which
of the following problems is the client at risk for developing?
A. Stasis of secretions
B. Muscle atrophy
C. Pressure ulcer
D. Fecal impaction ✔✔ANSWER✔✔Answer: C
RATIONALES;Unrelieved pressure over a bony prominence for too long
increases the risk of a pressure ulcer
A-sitting will help prevent stasis of secretions
B and D-these are from prolonged bed rest
, A nurse is caring for a client who is on bed rest. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse implement to maintain the patency of the
client's airway?
A. Encourage isometric exercises
B. Suction Q8 hr
C. Give low-dose heparin
D. Promote incentive spirometer use ✔✔ANSWER✔✔Answer: D. it helps
keep airways open and prevent atelectasis
RATIONALES ;A-this strengthens skeletal muscles
B-this is not indicated
C-helps prevent thrombus formation
A nurse is caring for a client who is postop. Which of the following nursing
interventions reduce the risk of thrombus development? Select all.
A. Instruct the client not to use the Valsalva maneuver
B. Apply elastic stockings
C. Review lab values for total protein level
D. Place pillows under the client's knees & lower extremities
E. Assist the client to change position often ✔✔ANSWER✔✔B, E
ATI NGN QUESTIONS FORMAT 2024 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!.
A nurse is talking w/a client who reports constipation. When the nurse
discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the
following foods should the nurse recommend?
A. Macaroni & cheese
B. Fresh fruit & whole wheat toast
C. Rice pudding & ripe bananas
D. Roast chicken & white rice ✔✔ANSWER✔✔B.
RATIONALE :A high-fiber diet promotes normal bowel elimination
A nurse is caring for a client who has had diarrhea for the past 4 days. When
assessing the client, the nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Select all.
A. Bradycardia
B. Hypotension
C. Fever
,D. Poor skin turgor
E. Peripheral edema ✔✔ANSWER✔✔B, C, D
RATIONALES ;fever=caused by dehydration
tachycardia not brady
hypotension because of decreased BP from dehydration
fluid overload=peripheral edema
A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to an adult client in
preparation for a diagnostic procedure. Which of the following are
appropriate steps for the nurse to take? Select all.
A. Warm the enema prior to instillation
B. Position the client on the left side w/the right leg flexed forward
C. Lubricate the rectal tube or nozzle
D. Slowly insert the rectal tube about 2 inches
E. Hang the enema container 24 inches above the client's anus
✔✔ANSWER✔✔A, B, C
-RATIONALE;
D is the appropriate length of insertion for a child, 3-4 for an adult.
-24 inches is too high & will cause it to run to fast & possible painful
distention of the colon, 18 inches is the recommended height
,While a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the client reports
abdominal cramping. Which of the following is the appropriate intervention?
A. Have the client hold his breath briefly
B. Discontinue the fluid instillation
C. Remind the client that cramping is common at this time
D. Lower the enema fluid container ✔✔ANSWER✔✔D.
RATIONALES ;This will slow the rate of instillation & relieve some discomfort
A nurse is caring for a client who has been sitting in a chair for 3 hrs. Which
of the following problems is the client at risk for developing?
A. Stasis of secretions
B. Muscle atrophy
C. Pressure ulcer
D. Fecal impaction ✔✔ANSWER✔✔Answer: C
RATIONALES;Unrelieved pressure over a bony prominence for too long
increases the risk of a pressure ulcer
A-sitting will help prevent stasis of secretions
B and D-these are from prolonged bed rest
, A nurse is caring for a client who is on bed rest. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse implement to maintain the patency of the
client's airway?
A. Encourage isometric exercises
B. Suction Q8 hr
C. Give low-dose heparin
D. Promote incentive spirometer use ✔✔ANSWER✔✔Answer: D. it helps
keep airways open and prevent atelectasis
RATIONALES ;A-this strengthens skeletal muscles
B-this is not indicated
C-helps prevent thrombus formation
A nurse is caring for a client who is postop. Which of the following nursing
interventions reduce the risk of thrombus development? Select all.
A. Instruct the client not to use the Valsalva maneuver
B. Apply elastic stockings
C. Review lab values for total protein level
D. Place pillows under the client's knees & lower extremities
E. Assist the client to change position often ✔✔ANSWER✔✔B, E
