ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS
ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
12/20/2024
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JIMSE
, ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2024/2025
A nurse is instructing an AP in caring for a client who has a low platelet count as a result of
chemo. Which of the following is the nurse's priority instruction for measuring vital signs for
this client?
A. "Don't measure the client's temp rectally."
B. "Count the client's radial pulse for 30 sec & multiply by 2."
C. "Don't let the client know you are counting her respirations."
D. "Let the client rest for 5 mins before you measure her BP." * VERIFIED ANSS A. "Don't
measure the client's temp rectally."
The greatest risk to a client w/a low platelet count is injury that results in bleeding,
obtaining a temp this way increases the risk for bleeding.
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.
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,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 * VERIFIED ANSS A, B, C
For D, this is if the rate is irregular after initial count, for E, sighs are expected & don't need
to be reported
A nurse who is admitting a client who has a fractured femur obtains a BP reading of 140/94
mmHg. The client denies any history of HTN. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take next?
A. Request a prescription for an antihypertensive med
B. Ask the client if she is having pain
C. Request a prescription for an anti*anxiety med
D. Return in 30min to recheck the client's BP * VERIFIED ANSS B
Perform a pain assessment would be the appropriate action to take next
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. When measuring her vital signs,
the nurse finds that her radial pulse rate 68/min & her simultaneous apical pulse rate is
84/min. What is the client's pulse deficit? * VERIFIED ANSS 16/min
the pulse deficit is the difference between the apical & radial pulse rates.
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, 84*68=16
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 * VERIFIED ANSS 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 * VERIFIED ANSS B.
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.
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ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
12/20/2024
[Type the company name]
JIMSE
, ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2024/2025
A nurse is instructing an AP in caring for a client who has a low platelet count as a result of
chemo. Which of the following is the nurse's priority instruction for measuring vital signs for
this client?
A. "Don't measure the client's temp rectally."
B. "Count the client's radial pulse for 30 sec & multiply by 2."
C. "Don't let the client know you are counting her respirations."
D. "Let the client rest for 5 mins before you measure her BP." * VERIFIED ANSS A. "Don't
measure the client's temp rectally."
The greatest risk to a client w/a low platelet count is injury that results in bleeding,
obtaining a temp this way increases the risk for bleeding.
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.
1
,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 * VERIFIED ANSS A, B, C
For D, this is if the rate is irregular after initial count, for E, sighs are expected & don't need
to be reported
A nurse who is admitting a client who has a fractured femur obtains a BP reading of 140/94
mmHg. The client denies any history of HTN. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take next?
A. Request a prescription for an antihypertensive med
B. Ask the client if she is having pain
C. Request a prescription for an anti*anxiety med
D. Return in 30min to recheck the client's BP * VERIFIED ANSS B
Perform a pain assessment would be the appropriate action to take next
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. When measuring her vital signs,
the nurse finds that her radial pulse rate 68/min & her simultaneous apical pulse rate is
84/min. What is the client's pulse deficit? * VERIFIED ANSS 16/min
the pulse deficit is the difference between the apical & radial pulse rates.
2
, 84*68=16
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 * VERIFIED ANSS 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 * VERIFIED ANSS B.
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.
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