ATI RN Fundamentals Test Bank 2025/2026
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A nurse is administering 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride to a client who is postoperative
and has fluid volume deficit. Which of the following changes should the nurse identify as
an indication that the treatment was successful?
Increase in hematocrit
increase in respiratory rate
Decrease in heart rate
Decrease in capillary refill time - Answer--Correct Answer:
Decrease in heart rate
Fluid volume deficit causes tachycardia. With correction of the imbalance, the heart rate
should return to the expected range.
Incorrect Answers:
Increase in hematocrit:
Fluid volume deficit causes an increase in hematocrit level due to depletion of
extracellular fluid. With correction of the imbalance, the hematocrit level should
decrease.
increase in respiratory rate
Fluid volume deficit causes an increase in respiratory rate. With correction of the
imbalance, the respiratory rate should return to the expected range.
Decrease in capillary refill time
Fluid volume deficit slows capillary refill. With correction of the imbalance, capillary refill
time should return to the expected range.
,A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to be transferred to a long-term care
facility. The client's family questions the nurse about the reasons for the transfer. Which
of the following responses made by the nurse is appropriate?
"The transfer of your family member is being done because the provider knows what's
best."
"Would you like it if we discussed the transfer with your family member?"
"Why are you so concerned about this transfer?"
"I know how you feel. My parent had to be transferred to a long-term care facility." -
Answer--Correct Answer:
"Would you like it if we discussed the transfer with your family member?"
This response facilitates therapeutic communication and provides general leads while
maintaining client confidentiality.
Incorrect Answers:
"The transfer of your family member is being done because the provider knows what's
best."
This is a defensive response which can hinder further communication.
"Why are you so concerned about this transfer?"
Asking a why question can make the recipient defensive which can hinder further
communication.
"I know how you feel. My parent had to be transferred to a long-term care facility."
This is a sympathetic response, which can interfere with a therapeutic relationship.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a female client who has hypovolemia.
Which of the following laboratory result would be a priority for the nurse report to the
provider?
BUN 21 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)
Creatinine 1.4 mg/dL (0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL)
Sodium 132 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)
Potassium 5.8 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L) - Answer--Correct Answer:
Potassium 5.8 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
When using the urgent versus nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should
determine that this potassium level is above the expected reference range and should
be reported to the provider. Potassium affects the contractility of the heart and this client
would be at risk for developing dysrhythmias.
,Incorrect answers:
BUN 21 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)
This BUN level is slightly above the expected reference range and is an expected
non-urgent finding for a client who has hypovolemia; therefore, there is another
laboratory result that is a priority for the nurse to report to the provider.
Creatinine 1.4 mg/dL (0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL)
This creatinine level is slightly above the expected reference range and is an expected
non-urgent finding for a client who has hypovolemia; therefore, there is another
laboratory result that is a a priority for the nurse to report to the provider.
Sodium 132 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)
This sodium level is slightly below the expected reference range and is an expected
non-urgent finding for a client who has hypovolemia; therefore, there is another
laboratory result that is a priority for the nurse to report to the provider.
A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep. Which of the following
recommendations should the nurse make?
"Drink a cup of hot cocoa before bedtime."
"Maintain a consistent time to wake up each day."
"Exercise 1 hour before going to bed."
"Watch a television program in bed before going to sleep." - Answer--Correct Answer:
"Maintain a consistent time to wake up each day."
The client should maintain a consistent time for waking up and going to sleep. This
helps to establish an internal sense of sleep and waking on a daily basis and helps to
maintain it over time. This will help promote sleep for the client.
Incorrect Answers:
"Drink a cup of hot cocoa before bedtime."
Cocoa contains caffeine, which is a stimulant that can interfere with sleep.
"Exercise 1 hour before going to bed."
Exercising within 2 hr of bedtime can interfere with sleep.
"Watch a television program in bed before going to sleep."
The client should avoid watching television in bed before going to sleep to reduce
stimulation in order to promote rest.
, A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who has a new prescription for
wrist restraints. Which of following actions should the nurse take?
Pad the client's wrist before applying the restraints.
Evaluate the client's circulation every 8 hr after application.
Remove the restraints every 4 hr to evaluate the client's status.
Secure the restraint ties to the bed's side rails. - Answer--Correct Answer:
Pad the client's wrist before applying the restraints.
The use of restraints without padding can abrade the client's skin, resulting in client
injury.
Incorrect Answers:
Evaluate the client's circulation every 8 hr after application.
The nurse should evaluate the client's circulation, range of motion, vital signs, and
overall status every 15 min after initial application of restraints.
Remove the restraints every 4 hr to evaluate the client's status.
The nurse should remove the restraints at least every 2 hr to reposition the client and
assess needs for hygiene and toileting.
Secure the restraint ties to the bed's side rails.
The nurse should secure the restraint ties to a part of the bed frame that moves with the
client to reduce the risk of injury.
A client who is nonambulatory notifies the nurse that their trash can is on fire. After the
nurse confirms the presence of the fire, which of the following actions should the nurse
take next?
Activate the emergency fire alarm.
Extinguish the fire.
Evacuate the client.
Confine the fire. - Answer--Correct Answer:
Evacuate the client.
According to the RACE mnemonic, the first action in response to a fire is to rescue the
clients, moving them to a safe area.
Incorrect Answers:
Activate the emergency fire alarm.
According to the RACE mnemonic, the second action in response to a fire is to activate
the alarm.
Edition: The Ultimate Q&A Guide to Ace Your
Exam and Avoid Resits
A nurse is administering 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride to a client who is postoperative
and has fluid volume deficit. Which of the following changes should the nurse identify as
an indication that the treatment was successful?
Increase in hematocrit
increase in respiratory rate
Decrease in heart rate
Decrease in capillary refill time - Answer--Correct Answer:
Decrease in heart rate
Fluid volume deficit causes tachycardia. With correction of the imbalance, the heart rate
should return to the expected range.
Incorrect Answers:
Increase in hematocrit:
Fluid volume deficit causes an increase in hematocrit level due to depletion of
extracellular fluid. With correction of the imbalance, the hematocrit level should
decrease.
increase in respiratory rate
Fluid volume deficit causes an increase in respiratory rate. With correction of the
imbalance, the respiratory rate should return to the expected range.
Decrease in capillary refill time
Fluid volume deficit slows capillary refill. With correction of the imbalance, capillary refill
time should return to the expected range.
,A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to be transferred to a long-term care
facility. The client's family questions the nurse about the reasons for the transfer. Which
of the following responses made by the nurse is appropriate?
"The transfer of your family member is being done because the provider knows what's
best."
"Would you like it if we discussed the transfer with your family member?"
"Why are you so concerned about this transfer?"
"I know how you feel. My parent had to be transferred to a long-term care facility." -
Answer--Correct Answer:
"Would you like it if we discussed the transfer with your family member?"
This response facilitates therapeutic communication and provides general leads while
maintaining client confidentiality.
Incorrect Answers:
"The transfer of your family member is being done because the provider knows what's
best."
This is a defensive response which can hinder further communication.
"Why are you so concerned about this transfer?"
Asking a why question can make the recipient defensive which can hinder further
communication.
"I know how you feel. My parent had to be transferred to a long-term care facility."
This is a sympathetic response, which can interfere with a therapeutic relationship.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a female client who has hypovolemia.
Which of the following laboratory result would be a priority for the nurse report to the
provider?
BUN 21 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)
Creatinine 1.4 mg/dL (0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL)
Sodium 132 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)
Potassium 5.8 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L) - Answer--Correct Answer:
Potassium 5.8 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
When using the urgent versus nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should
determine that this potassium level is above the expected reference range and should
be reported to the provider. Potassium affects the contractility of the heart and this client
would be at risk for developing dysrhythmias.
,Incorrect answers:
BUN 21 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)
This BUN level is slightly above the expected reference range and is an expected
non-urgent finding for a client who has hypovolemia; therefore, there is another
laboratory result that is a priority for the nurse to report to the provider.
Creatinine 1.4 mg/dL (0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL)
This creatinine level is slightly above the expected reference range and is an expected
non-urgent finding for a client who has hypovolemia; therefore, there is another
laboratory result that is a a priority for the nurse to report to the provider.
Sodium 132 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)
This sodium level is slightly below the expected reference range and is an expected
non-urgent finding for a client who has hypovolemia; therefore, there is another
laboratory result that is a priority for the nurse to report to the provider.
A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep. Which of the following
recommendations should the nurse make?
"Drink a cup of hot cocoa before bedtime."
"Maintain a consistent time to wake up each day."
"Exercise 1 hour before going to bed."
"Watch a television program in bed before going to sleep." - Answer--Correct Answer:
"Maintain a consistent time to wake up each day."
The client should maintain a consistent time for waking up and going to sleep. This
helps to establish an internal sense of sleep and waking on a daily basis and helps to
maintain it over time. This will help promote sleep for the client.
Incorrect Answers:
"Drink a cup of hot cocoa before bedtime."
Cocoa contains caffeine, which is a stimulant that can interfere with sleep.
"Exercise 1 hour before going to bed."
Exercising within 2 hr of bedtime can interfere with sleep.
"Watch a television program in bed before going to sleep."
The client should avoid watching television in bed before going to sleep to reduce
stimulation in order to promote rest.
, A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who has a new prescription for
wrist restraints. Which of following actions should the nurse take?
Pad the client's wrist before applying the restraints.
Evaluate the client's circulation every 8 hr after application.
Remove the restraints every 4 hr to evaluate the client's status.
Secure the restraint ties to the bed's side rails. - Answer--Correct Answer:
Pad the client's wrist before applying the restraints.
The use of restraints without padding can abrade the client's skin, resulting in client
injury.
Incorrect Answers:
Evaluate the client's circulation every 8 hr after application.
The nurse should evaluate the client's circulation, range of motion, vital signs, and
overall status every 15 min after initial application of restraints.
Remove the restraints every 4 hr to evaluate the client's status.
The nurse should remove the restraints at least every 2 hr to reposition the client and
assess needs for hygiene and toileting.
Secure the restraint ties to the bed's side rails.
The nurse should secure the restraint ties to a part of the bed frame that moves with the
client to reduce the risk of injury.
A client who is nonambulatory notifies the nurse that their trash can is on fire. After the
nurse confirms the presence of the fire, which of the following actions should the nurse
take next?
Activate the emergency fire alarm.
Extinguish the fire.
Evacuate the client.
Confine the fire. - Answer--Correct Answer:
Evacuate the client.
According to the RACE mnemonic, the first action in response to a fire is to rescue the
clients, moving them to a safe area.
Incorrect Answers:
Activate the emergency fire alarm.
According to the RACE mnemonic, the second action in response to a fire is to activate
the alarm.
