ATI ADULT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS 2023-
2024-2025 LATEST UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+
To promote comfort and the passage of flatus after a colonoscopy, in what position does the nurse place
the client?
A. Left lateral
b. Prone C.Right
lateral
a. Supine - answer-A
The nurse knows that a client with prolonged prothrombin time (PT) values (not related to medication)
probably has dysfunction in which organ?
a. Kidneys
B. Liver
C. Spleen
d. Stomach - answer-B
The assistive personnel note that a client had a dark stool. What stool test would the nurse obtain for
this client.
A. Culture and sensitivity
b. Parasites and ova
C. Occult blood test
d. Total fat content - answer-C
The nurse is aware of the most recent American Cancer Society Screening Guidelines for
colon cancer, which include which accepted testing modalities for people over the age of JU. (Select all
that apply.)
a. Colonoscopy every 10 years
B. Endoscopy every 5 years
C. Computed tomography (CT) colonography every 5 years
D. Double-contrast barium enema every 1 years
,E. Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years - answer-ACE
A nurse is caring for a client who is acidotic. The nurse asks the charge nurse why the client is breathing
rapidly. What response by the charge nurse is best? A. anxiety is causing the client to breathe rapidly
B. the client is trying to get rid of extra body acids
C. the rapid respirations cause buildup of bicarbonate
D. an increased respiratory rate is due to increased metabolism - answer-B resp
system is trying to compensate for build up of extra acid
A client has urinary incontinence. Which assessment finding indicates the outcomes for a priority
nursing diagnosis have been met?
A. client reports satisfaction with undergarments for incontinence
B. client reports drinking 8-9 glasses of water each day
C. skin in perineal area is intact without redness on inspection
D. family states that client is more active and socializes more - answer-C
The nurse caring for a client with malnutrition assesses which lab value as priority?
A. albumin
B. prealbumin
C. prothrombin time
D. serum sodium - answer-B prealbumin changes more rapidly with decreased nutrition
compared to albumin
The ED nurse is caring for 4 clients. Which client does the nurse assess for gas exchange abnormalities
first?
A. involved in MVC, has broken femur
B. brought in unconscious by roommate after opioid overdose
C. asthmatic client being discharged home after bronchodilator therapy
D. Hx COPD, presents to ED after being bitten by dog - answer-B
,A nurse is caring for clients on an in client surgical unit. Which clients does the nurse identify as having a
risk for impaired immunity? SATA
A. 86 y/o
B. has type 2 DM
C. taking prednisone
D. has many allergies
E. drinks a beer a day
F. low socioeconomic status - answer-ABCF
A client has impaired tissue integrity and a nonhealing wound. The nurse has taught the client about diet
changes to improve wound healing. What diet selections does the nurse evaluate as good
understanding by the client? SATA A. chicken breast
B. orange juice
C. boost supplement
D. spinach salad
E. cantaloupe
F. whole wheat bread - answer-ABCD
After teaching a client who is being treated for dehydration, a nurse assesses the client's understanding.
Which statement indicates the client correctly understands the teaching?
A. I must drink a quart (liter) of water or other liquids each day
B. I will weight myself each morning before I eat or drink
C. I will use a salt substitute when making and eating my meals
D. I will not drink liquids after 6pm so I wont have to get up at night - answer-B
A nurse is assessing clients on a medsurg unit. Which adult client does the nurse identify as being at
greatest risk for insensible water loss?
A. client taking furosemide
B. anxious client who has tachypnea
C. client who is on fluid restrictions
, D. client who is constipated with abdominal pain - answer-B insensible water loss is through skin, lungs,
and stool
A nurse is evaluating a client being treated for dehydration. Which assessment result does the nurse
correlate with a therapeutic response to the treatment plan?
A. increased RR from 12 to 22 breaths/min
B. decreased skin turgor on the client's posterior hand and forehead
C. increased urine specific gravity from 1.012 to 1.030
D. decreased orthostatic changes when standing - answer-D
A nurse is assessing clients for fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Which client will the nurse assess first
for potential hyponatremia?
A. 34 y/o NPO and receiving rapid IV D5W infusions
B. 50 y/o with infection prescribed sulfonamide antibiotic
C. 67y/o who is experiencing pain and is prescribed ibuprofen
D. 73y/o with tachycardia who is receiving digoxin - answer-A
A nurse teaches a client who is at risk for hyponatremia. Which statement does the nurse make in this
client's teaching?
A. have your spouse watch for irritability and anxiety
B. notify the clinic if you notice muscle twitching
C. call your PCP if you experience diarrhea
D. bake or grill your meat rather than frying it - answer-C
A nurse is caring for a client who has the following labs: potassium 2.4, magnesium 1.8, calcium 8.5, and
sodium 144. Which assessment does the nurse complete first?
A. depth of resp
B. bowel sounds
C. grip strength
D. electrocardiography - answer-A
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