Virtual ATI Fundamentals Pre-Assessment
Testable Quiz Questions With Complete
Solutions Graded A+
1. A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is newly diagnosed
with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions by
the nurse is appropriate to prepare the child for administration of
insulin? - ANSWER Allow the child to manipulate the medical
equipment.
2. After a supratentorial craniotomy, what position should the patient
be in? - ANSWER supine with head elevated to 30 degrees;
promote drainage and prevents hemorrhage by reducing blood flow
to the brain
3. What is symptom of pregnancy-induced hypertension that should
be reported to a doctor? - ANSWER Facial Edema
4. A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for acute alcohol
delirium withdrawal 2 days ago. Which of the following findings is
associated with this diagnosis? - ANSWER Elevated Temperature
, 5. A nurse is caring for a neonate who was delivered at weeks of
gestation after his mother received two injections of betamethasone
(Celestone). Because of the administration of betamethasone to the
client's mother, the nurse should monitor the neonate for? -
ANSWER Hypoglycemia because It is a corticosteroid
(hyperglycemia in mother)
6. A public health nurse is triaging clients at the site of an explosion.
The client with which of the following injuries should be the
nurses' priority concern?
Facial Abrasions
Penetrating Head Wound
Incomplete amputation of the foot
7.Tibia fracture requiring open reduction - ANSWER Incomplete
amputation of the foot; Should be assigned to the immediate triage
category because injuries are life-threatening, but survivable if
immediate care is received
Penetrating head wounds would be black tag because likelyhood of
survival is slim
8.What are three signs of digoxin toxicity? - ANSWER Vomiting, slow
heart rate, and anorexia
9.What is solifenacin (vesicare) used for? - ANSWER urinary
incontinence
, A nurse is caring for a todler who has taryngotracheobronchitis and
is having difficulty breathing. Which of the following should be
the first action of the nurse?
Administer nebulized epinephrine
Ensure adequate hydration
Obtain an oxygen saturation level
Encourage parents to comfort the client - ANSWER Obtain an oxygen
saturation level
ASSESSMENT FIRST
Normal body temperature range - ANSWER 97.6-99.6
Leukorrhea - ANSWER white discharge from the vagina
myasthenia gravis (MG) - ANSWER autoimmune neuromuscular
disorder characterized by weakness of voluntary muscles (common
symptoms are loss of bladder and bowel control, diplopia, parethesias)
Normal range for creatinine - ANSWER 0.6-1.2
Normal range for BUN - ANSWER 10-20 mg/dL
What kind of drug is Cromolyn Sodium? - ANSWER non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory (asthma prophylactic)
, Normal peak expiratory flowrate (PEFR) - ANSWER 10 L/sec or
600L/min (80%-100%)
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed lithium (Eskalith).
Which of the following clinical findings should be immediately reported
to the provider?
Fine hand tremors
Mild Thirst
Weight gain
Slurred Speech - ANSWER Slurred speech
all four actions are adverse effects of lithium and should be reported to
the provider, but one of the findings needs to be reported immediately
What is normal level for PCO2 - ANSWER 35-45 mm hg
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of four clients. Which of the
following should be immediately reported to the provider?
A client who has diabetes mellitus with a fasting blood glucose of 150
mg/dL
A client who is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (lasix)
with a potassium of 3.1 mEq/L
A client who is prescribed oxygen therapy and albuterol (Proventil) with
a PCO2 of 50 mm Hg - ANSWER A client who is prescribed digoxin
and furosemide
Testable Quiz Questions With Complete
Solutions Graded A+
1. A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is newly diagnosed
with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions by
the nurse is appropriate to prepare the child for administration of
insulin? - ANSWER Allow the child to manipulate the medical
equipment.
2. After a supratentorial craniotomy, what position should the patient
be in? - ANSWER supine with head elevated to 30 degrees;
promote drainage and prevents hemorrhage by reducing blood flow
to the brain
3. What is symptom of pregnancy-induced hypertension that should
be reported to a doctor? - ANSWER Facial Edema
4. A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for acute alcohol
delirium withdrawal 2 days ago. Which of the following findings is
associated with this diagnosis? - ANSWER Elevated Temperature
, 5. A nurse is caring for a neonate who was delivered at weeks of
gestation after his mother received two injections of betamethasone
(Celestone). Because of the administration of betamethasone to the
client's mother, the nurse should monitor the neonate for? -
ANSWER Hypoglycemia because It is a corticosteroid
(hyperglycemia in mother)
6. A public health nurse is triaging clients at the site of an explosion.
The client with which of the following injuries should be the
nurses' priority concern?
Facial Abrasions
Penetrating Head Wound
Incomplete amputation of the foot
7.Tibia fracture requiring open reduction - ANSWER Incomplete
amputation of the foot; Should be assigned to the immediate triage
category because injuries are life-threatening, but survivable if
immediate care is received
Penetrating head wounds would be black tag because likelyhood of
survival is slim
8.What are three signs of digoxin toxicity? - ANSWER Vomiting, slow
heart rate, and anorexia
9.What is solifenacin (vesicare) used for? - ANSWER urinary
incontinence
, A nurse is caring for a todler who has taryngotracheobronchitis and
is having difficulty breathing. Which of the following should be
the first action of the nurse?
Administer nebulized epinephrine
Ensure adequate hydration
Obtain an oxygen saturation level
Encourage parents to comfort the client - ANSWER Obtain an oxygen
saturation level
ASSESSMENT FIRST
Normal body temperature range - ANSWER 97.6-99.6
Leukorrhea - ANSWER white discharge from the vagina
myasthenia gravis (MG) - ANSWER autoimmune neuromuscular
disorder characterized by weakness of voluntary muscles (common
symptoms are loss of bladder and bowel control, diplopia, parethesias)
Normal range for creatinine - ANSWER 0.6-1.2
Normal range for BUN - ANSWER 10-20 mg/dL
What kind of drug is Cromolyn Sodium? - ANSWER non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory (asthma prophylactic)
, Normal peak expiratory flowrate (PEFR) - ANSWER 10 L/sec or
600L/min (80%-100%)
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed lithium (Eskalith).
Which of the following clinical findings should be immediately reported
to the provider?
Fine hand tremors
Mild Thirst
Weight gain
Slurred Speech - ANSWER Slurred speech
all four actions are adverse effects of lithium and should be reported to
the provider, but one of the findings needs to be reported immediately
What is normal level for PCO2 - ANSWER 35-45 mm hg
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of four clients. Which of the
following should be immediately reported to the provider?
A client who has diabetes mellitus with a fasting blood glucose of 150
mg/dL
A client who is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (lasix)
with a potassium of 3.1 mEq/L
A client who is prescribed oxygen therapy and albuterol (Proventil) with
a PCO2 of 50 mm Hg - ANSWER A client who is prescribed digoxin
and furosemide
