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ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING NEWEST 2024
FORM A, B, C AND A STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE 370
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING NEWEST 2024 FORM A
A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a client
who is overweight. Which of the following sites should the nurse select
for the injection?
A) lower medial quadrant of the buttock near the coccyx
B) side hip between the iliac crest and anterior iliac spine
C) tissue of the posterior upper arm
D) lower inner thigh 4 finger widths above the patella - ANSWER- B)
side hip between the iliac crest and anterior iliac spine
A nurse is providing teaching to client regarding protein intake. Which
of the following foods should the nurse include as an example of an
incomplete protein?
A) eggs
B) soybeans
C) lentils
D) yogurt - ANSWER- C) lentils
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Incomplete proteins are missing 1 or more of the essential amino acids
necessary for the synthesis of protein in the body. Examples of
incomplete proteins include lentils, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds.
A nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as an indication of protein-calorie malnourishment?
(Select all that apply)
A) gingivitis
B) dry, brittle hair
C) edema
D) spoon-shaped nails
E) poor wound healing - ANSWER- B- dry, brittle hair
C- edema
E- poor wound healing
What nutrient is the body typically depleted of in a client with spoon-
shaped nails? - ANSWER- Iron
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. The family
wants to care for the client home. Which of the following statements
indicates that the nurse understands family-centered care?
A) "social services can contact various community resources that will be
helpful"
B) "I will review the care plan to make the necessary changes"
C) "let's set up a meeting time with the doctor to discuss your options for
home care"
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D) "I will make a list of things we need to do before discharge" -
ANSWER- C) "let's set up a meeting time with the doctor to discuss
your options for home care"
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral
feedings through an NG tube. The specific gravity of the clients urine is
1.035. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A) deliver the formula at a slower rate
B) request a lower fat formula
C) provide more water with feedings
D) Instill a lactose free formula - ANSWER- C) provide more water
with feedings
The elevation in the clients specific gravity indicates dehydration. The
nurse should provide more fluids either by adding free water to feedings
or by instilling water between feedings.
A nurse is helping a client change his hospital gown. The client has an
IV infusion via an infusion pump. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
A) remove the sleeve of the down from the arm without the IV line
B) slow the infusion rate using the roller clamp
C) disconnect the IV line from the pump
D) Bring the IV solution and tubing from the outside to the inside of the
sleeve of the gown - ANSWER- A) remove the sleeve of the gown from
the arm without the IV line
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A nurse is collecting a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity for a
client who has a urinary tract infection. The client has an indwelling
urinary catheter in place. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
A) withdrawl the specimen from the drainage bag
B) cleanse the collection port with soap and water
C) place the specimen and a clean specimen cup
D) clamp the tubing below the collection port - ANSWER- D) clamp the
tubing below the collection port
The nurse should clamp the tubing below the collection port to allow
fresh uncontaminated urine to collect before withdrawing the specimen
through the port and placing it in a sterile specimen cup
A nurse is planning care for a client who has anorexia and nausea due to
cancer treatment. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include?
A) serve foods at warm or hot temperatures
B) offer the client low density foods
C) make sure the client lies supine after meals
D) Limit drinking liquids with food - ANSWER- D) Limit drinking
liquids with food
ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING NEWEST 2024
FORM A, B, C AND A STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE 370
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING NEWEST 2024 FORM A
A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a client
who is overweight. Which of the following sites should the nurse select
for the injection?
A) lower medial quadrant of the buttock near the coccyx
B) side hip between the iliac crest and anterior iliac spine
C) tissue of the posterior upper arm
D) lower inner thigh 4 finger widths above the patella - ANSWER- B)
side hip between the iliac crest and anterior iliac spine
A nurse is providing teaching to client regarding protein intake. Which
of the following foods should the nurse include as an example of an
incomplete protein?
A) eggs
B) soybeans
C) lentils
D) yogurt - ANSWER- C) lentils
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Incomplete proteins are missing 1 or more of the essential amino acids
necessary for the synthesis of protein in the body. Examples of
incomplete proteins include lentils, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds.
A nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as an indication of protein-calorie malnourishment?
(Select all that apply)
A) gingivitis
B) dry, brittle hair
C) edema
D) spoon-shaped nails
E) poor wound healing - ANSWER- B- dry, brittle hair
C- edema
E- poor wound healing
What nutrient is the body typically depleted of in a client with spoon-
shaped nails? - ANSWER- Iron
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. The family
wants to care for the client home. Which of the following statements
indicates that the nurse understands family-centered care?
A) "social services can contact various community resources that will be
helpful"
B) "I will review the care plan to make the necessary changes"
C) "let's set up a meeting time with the doctor to discuss your options for
home care"
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D) "I will make a list of things we need to do before discharge" -
ANSWER- C) "let's set up a meeting time with the doctor to discuss
your options for home care"
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral
feedings through an NG tube. The specific gravity of the clients urine is
1.035. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A) deliver the formula at a slower rate
B) request a lower fat formula
C) provide more water with feedings
D) Instill a lactose free formula - ANSWER- C) provide more water
with feedings
The elevation in the clients specific gravity indicates dehydration. The
nurse should provide more fluids either by adding free water to feedings
or by instilling water between feedings.
A nurse is helping a client change his hospital gown. The client has an
IV infusion via an infusion pump. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
A) remove the sleeve of the down from the arm without the IV line
B) slow the infusion rate using the roller clamp
C) disconnect the IV line from the pump
D) Bring the IV solution and tubing from the outside to the inside of the
sleeve of the gown - ANSWER- A) remove the sleeve of the gown from
the arm without the IV line
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A nurse is collecting a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity for a
client who has a urinary tract infection. The client has an indwelling
urinary catheter in place. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
A) withdrawl the specimen from the drainage bag
B) cleanse the collection port with soap and water
C) place the specimen and a clean specimen cup
D) clamp the tubing below the collection port - ANSWER- D) clamp the
tubing below the collection port
The nurse should clamp the tubing below the collection port to allow
fresh uncontaminated urine to collect before withdrawing the specimen
through the port and placing it in a sterile specimen cup
A nurse is planning care for a client who has anorexia and nausea due to
cancer treatment. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include?
A) serve foods at warm or hot temperatures
B) offer the client low density foods
C) make sure the client lies supine after meals
D) Limit drinking liquids with food - ANSWER- D) Limit drinking
liquids with food
