RN ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM | ATI RN
FUNDAMENTALS PROCRORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
A nurse is caring for a client who is on a low-residue diet. The nurse should expect to see which of the
following foods on the client's meal tray?
A. Cooked barley
B. Pureed broccoli
C. Vanilla custard
D. Lentil soup
C.
low-residue diets are low in fiber and easy to digest: dairy products especially
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is caring for a client who states she is trying to get pregnant. The client
currently takes a Category D pregnancy risk med for the control of seizures. Which of the following
statements by the nurse is appropriate?
A. "This med is prescribed if necessary but it is known to cause adverse effects to the fetus."
B. "This med has evidence indicating that it is safe to take during pregnancy & will not harm the fetus."
C. "This med cannot be taken during pregnancy because the risk outweighs the potential benefits." D.
"This med hasn't been studied in pregnant women but is believed to be safe for the fetus."
A.
Category D meds are known to cause harm to fetuses, however the use during pregnancy may be
warranted based on potential benefits.
A client who had abd. surgery 24 hr ago reports a pulling sensation & pain in his surgical incision. The
nurse checks the client's surgical wound & finds the wound separated w/viscera protruding. Which of
the following interventions is appropriate? Select all.
A. Cover the area w/saline-soaked sterile dressings
B. Apply an abdominal binder snugly around the abd.
,C. Use sterile gloves to apply gentle pressure to the exposed tissues
D. Position the client supine w/his hips & knees bent
E. Offer the client a warm beverage, such as herbal tea
A, D
A nurse is caring for a client who will perform fecal occult blood testing at home. Which of the following
info should the nurse include when explaining the procedure to the client?
A. Eating more protein is optimal prior to testing
B. One stool specimen is sufficient for testing
C. A red color change indicates a positive test
D. The specimen cannot be contaminated
D.
The stool specimens cannot be contaminated with water or urine
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
B.
A high-fiber diet promotes normal bowel elimination
,A nurse in an outpatient surgical center is admitting a client for a laproscopic procedure. The client has a
prescription for preoperative diazepam (Valium). Prior to administering the med, which of the following
actions is the highest priority?
A. Teaching the client about the purpose of the med
B. Administering the med to the client at the prescribed time
C. Identifying the client's med allergies D. Documenting the client's anxiety level
C.
The greatest risk to the client is an allergic reaction to the med
A nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol) 10 mg by IV bolus. The
amount available is 40 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (round to nearest tenth)
0.3 mL
A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's (LR) IV 100 mL over 15min. The nurse should set the
infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (round to nearest whole number)
400 mL/hr
A nursing instructor is explaining the various stages of the lifespan to a group of nursing students. The
nurse should offer which of the following behaviors by a young adult as an example of appropriate
psychosocial development?
A. Becoming actively involved in providing guidance to the next generation
B. Adjusting to major changes in roles and relationships due to losses
C. Devoting a great deal of time to establishing an occupation
D. Finding oneself "sandwiched" in between & being responsible for 2 generations
C.
, Exploring and establishing career options & establishing oneself is important developmental task in a
young adult
A nurse is counseling a young adult who describes having difficulty dealing w/several issues. Which of
the following problems the client verbalized should the nurse identify as the priority for further
assessment & intervention?
A. "I have my own apartment now, but it's not easy living away from my parents."
B. "It's been so stressful for me to even think about having my own family."
C. "I don't even know who I am yet, & now I'm supposed to know what to do." D. "My girlfriend is
pregnant, & I don't think I have what it takes to be a good father."
C.
Applying Erikson stages of development, knowing oneself is done in adolescence, and this requires the
most urgent help
A nurse is instructing a group of nursing students in measuring a client's RR. Which of the following
guidelines should the nurse include? Select all.
A. Place the client in semi-Fowler's position
B. Have the client rest an arm across the abdomen
C. Observe 1 full respiratory cycle before counting the rate
D. Count the rate for 1 min if it is regular
E. Count & report any signs the client demonstrates
A, B, C For D, this is if the rate is irregular after initial count, for E, sighs are expected & don't need
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to be reported
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A nurse who is admitting a client who has a fractured femur obtains a BP reading of 140/94 mmHg.
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The client denies any history of HTN. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
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FUNDAMENTALS PROCRORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
A nurse is caring for a client who is on a low-residue diet. The nurse should expect to see which of the
following foods on the client's meal tray?
A. Cooked barley
B. Pureed broccoli
C. Vanilla custard
D. Lentil soup
C.
low-residue diets are low in fiber and easy to digest: dairy products especially
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is caring for a client who states she is trying to get pregnant. The client
currently takes a Category D pregnancy risk med for the control of seizures. Which of the following
statements by the nurse is appropriate?
A. "This med is prescribed if necessary but it is known to cause adverse effects to the fetus."
B. "This med has evidence indicating that it is safe to take during pregnancy & will not harm the fetus."
C. "This med cannot be taken during pregnancy because the risk outweighs the potential benefits." D.
"This med hasn't been studied in pregnant women but is believed to be safe for the fetus."
A.
Category D meds are known to cause harm to fetuses, however the use during pregnancy may be
warranted based on potential benefits.
A client who had abd. surgery 24 hr ago reports a pulling sensation & pain in his surgical incision. The
nurse checks the client's surgical wound & finds the wound separated w/viscera protruding. Which of
the following interventions is appropriate? Select all.
A. Cover the area w/saline-soaked sterile dressings
B. Apply an abdominal binder snugly around the abd.
,C. Use sterile gloves to apply gentle pressure to the exposed tissues
D. Position the client supine w/his hips & knees bent
E. Offer the client a warm beverage, such as herbal tea
A, D
A nurse is caring for a client who will perform fecal occult blood testing at home. Which of the following
info should the nurse include when explaining the procedure to the client?
A. Eating more protein is optimal prior to testing
B. One stool specimen is sufficient for testing
C. A red color change indicates a positive test
D. The specimen cannot be contaminated
D.
The stool specimens cannot be contaminated with water or urine
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
B.
A high-fiber diet promotes normal bowel elimination
,A nurse in an outpatient surgical center is admitting a client for a laproscopic procedure. The client has a
prescription for preoperative diazepam (Valium). Prior to administering the med, which of the following
actions is the highest priority?
A. Teaching the client about the purpose of the med
B. Administering the med to the client at the prescribed time
C. Identifying the client's med allergies D. Documenting the client's anxiety level
C.
The greatest risk to the client is an allergic reaction to the med
A nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol) 10 mg by IV bolus. The
amount available is 40 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (round to nearest tenth)
0.3 mL
A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's (LR) IV 100 mL over 15min. The nurse should set the
infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (round to nearest whole number)
400 mL/hr
A nursing instructor is explaining the various stages of the lifespan to a group of nursing students. The
nurse should offer which of the following behaviors by a young adult as an example of appropriate
psychosocial development?
A. Becoming actively involved in providing guidance to the next generation
B. Adjusting to major changes in roles and relationships due to losses
C. Devoting a great deal of time to establishing an occupation
D. Finding oneself "sandwiched" in between & being responsible for 2 generations
C.
, Exploring and establishing career options & establishing oneself is important developmental task in a
young adult
A nurse is counseling a young adult who describes having difficulty dealing w/several issues. Which of
the following problems the client verbalized should the nurse identify as the priority for further
assessment & intervention?
A. "I have my own apartment now, but it's not easy living away from my parents."
B. "It's been so stressful for me to even think about having my own family."
C. "I don't even know who I am yet, & now I'm supposed to know what to do." D. "My girlfriend is
pregnant, & I don't think I have what it takes to be a good father."
C.
Applying Erikson stages of development, knowing oneself is done in adolescence, and this requires the
most urgent help
A nurse is instructing a group of nursing students in measuring a client's RR. Which of the following
guidelines should the nurse include? Select all.
A. Place the client in semi-Fowler's position
B. Have the client rest an arm across the abdomen
C. Observe 1 full respiratory cycle before counting the rate
D. Count the rate for 1 min if it is regular
E. Count & report any signs the client demonstrates
A, B, C For D, this is if the rate is irregular after initial count, for E, sighs are expected & don't need
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to be reported
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A nurse who is admitting a client who has a fractured femur obtains a BP reading of 140/94 mmHg.
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The client denies any history of HTN. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
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