Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2024

ATI RN · Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2024

Question 1 of 75

Examples of patients suffering from impaired awareness include all of the following except:

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Question 2 of 75

What is the appropriate needle size for insulin injection?

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Question 3 of 75

The four main concepts common to nursing that appear in each of the current conceptual models are:

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Question 4 of 75

Which of the following vascular system changes result from aging?

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Question 5 of 75

After routine patient contact, how long should hand washing last at least?

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Question 6 of 75

Which of the following interventions is considered the most effective form of universal precautions?

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Question 7 of 75

Which of the following measures is not recommended to prevent pressure ulcers?

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Question 8 of 75

Which of the following interventions promotes patient safety?

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Question 9 of 75

During a Romberg test, the patient is asked to assume which position?

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Question 10 of 75

The healthcare provider orders an IV solution of dextrose 5% in water at 100ml/hour. What would the flow rate be if the drop factor is 15 gtt = 1 ml?

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Question 11 of 75

When is sterile technique used?

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Question 12 of 75

Which of the following scenarios represents nursing malpractice?

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Question 13 of 75

For abdominal inspection, in which of the following positions should a patient be placed?

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Question 14 of 75

A patient with no known allergies is to receive penicillin every 6 hours. When administering the medication, the nurse observes a fine rash on the patient's skin. The most appropriate nursing action would be to:

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Question 15 of 75

All of the following interventions are correct when using the Z-track method of drug injection except:

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Question 16 of 75

A patient is admitted to the hospital with complaints of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe abdominal pain. Which of the following would immediately alert the healthcare provider that the patient has bleeding from the GI tract?

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Question 17 of 75

What is required for effective hand washing?

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Question 18 of 75

Parenteral penicillin can be administered as an:

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Question 19 of 75

How can preserving skin integrity impact the circular chain of infection?

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Question 20 of 75

The physician orders 10 gr of aspirin for a patient. The equivalent dose in milligrams is:

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Question 21 of 75

What is the primary purpose of a platelet count?

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Question 22 of 75

Which of the following principles of primary nursing has proven most satisfying to the patient and nurse?

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Question 23 of 75

What is the appropriate needle gauge for intradermal injection?

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Question 24 of 75

Which of the following white blood cell (WBC) counts clearly indicates leukocytosis?

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Question 25 of 75

Which of the following principles of primary nursing has proven the most satisfying to the patient and nurse?

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Question 26 of 75

When discussing hair loss with Mrs. Lim, who begins to cry, the best response would be:

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Question 27 of 75

Why is a precise amount of oxygen necessary for a patient with COPD to prevent which complication?

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Question 28 of 75

After 5 days of diuretic therapy with 20mg of furosemide (Lasix) daily, a patient begins to exhibit fatigue, muscle cramping, and muscle weakness. These symptoms probably indicate that the patient is experiencing:

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Question 29 of 75

Studies have shown that about 40% of patients fall out of bed despite the use of side rails; this has led to which of the following conclusions?

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Question 30 of 75

Which natural body defense plays an active role in preventing infection?

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Question 31 of 75

All of the following statements are true about donning sterile gloves except:

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Question 32 of 75

Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for developing pressure ulcers?

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Question 33 of 75

If a healthcare provider administers an injection to a patient who refuses, they have committed:

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Question 34 of 75

What is the most common psychogenic disorder among elderly individuals?

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Question 35 of 75

The nurse observes that Mr. Adams begins to have increased difficulty breathing. She elevates the head of the bed to the high Fowler position, which decreases his respiratory distress. The nurse documents this breathing as:

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Question 36 of 75

A male patient who had surgery 2 days ago for head and neck cancer is about to make his first attempt to ambulate outside his room. The nurse notes that he is steady on his feet and that his vision was unaffected by the surgery. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate?

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Question 37 of 75

Which of the following blood tests should be performed before a blood transfusion?

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Question 38 of 75

Which deficiency is most commonly seen in individuals with alcohol use disorder?

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Question 39 of 75

A patient presents with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by shortness of breath, orthopnea, thick, tenacious secretions, and a dry hacking cough. An appropriate nursing diagnosis would be:

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Question 40 of 75

Which of the following substances increase the amount of urine produced?

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Question 41 of 75

The physician orders a maintenance dose of 5,000 units of subcutaneous heparin (an anticoagulant) daily. Nursing responsibilities for Mrs. Mitchell now include:

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Question 42 of 75

The physician orders a platelet count to be performed on Mrs. Smith after breakfast. The nurse is responsible for:

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Question 43 of 75

Which action would break sterile technique while preparing a sterile field for a dressing change?

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Question 44 of 75

In Maslow's hierarchy of physiological needs, the human need of greatest priority is:

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Question 45 of 75

A patient is kept off food and fluids for 10 hours before surgery. His oral temperature at 8 a.m. is 99.8°F (37.7°C). This temperature reading probably indicates:

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Question 46 of 75

Which of the following procedures always requires surgical asepsis?

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Question 47 of 75

Which pulse's absence may not be a significant finding when a patient is admitted to the hospital?

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Question 48 of 75

The physician orders the administration of high-humidity oxygen by face mask and placement of the patient in a high Fowler's position. After assessing Mrs. Paul, the nurse writes the following nursing diagnosis: Impaired gas exchange related to increased secretions. Which of the following nursing interventions has the greatest potential for improving this situation?

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Question 49 of 75

To assess the kidney function of a patient with an indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter, the nurse measures the hourly urine output. When should she notify the physician?

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Question 50 of 75

When a family of an accident victim, who has been declared brain-dead, appears open to organ donation, what should the nurse do?

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Question 51 of 75

If a patient asks the nurse for her opinion about a particular physician and the nurse replies that the physician is incompetent, the nurse could be held liable for:

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Question 52 of 75

The correct method for determining the vastus lateralis site for I.M. injection is to:

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Question 53 of 75

Which of the following actions will most likely lead to a break in the sterile technique for respiratory isolation?

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Question 54 of 75

Which of the following statements about chest X-rays is false?

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Question 55 of 75

For a rectal examination, the patient can be directed to assume which of the following positions?

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Question 56 of 75

Mrs. Mitchell has been given a copy of her diet. The nurse discusses the foods allowed on a 500-mg low sodium diet. These include:

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Question 57 of 75

Which of the following statements is incorrect about a patient with dysphagia?

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Question 58 of 75

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of a hemolytic reaction to a blood transfusion?

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Question 59 of 75

Which of the following signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to find when assessing an Asian patient for postoperative pain following abdominal surgery?

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Question 60 of 75

Which of the following conditions may necessitate fluid restriction?

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Question 61 of 75

If a patient's blood pressure is 150/96, what is his pulse pressure?

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Question 62 of 75

A healthcare provider reaches to answer the telephone on a busy pediatric unit, momentarily turning away from a 3-month-old infant she has been weighing. The infant falls off the scale, suffering a skull fracture. The healthcare provider could be charged with:

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Question 63 of 75

Which of the following is not a cause of tachycardia?

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Question 64 of 75

What is the most common injury among elderly persons?

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Question 65 of 75

After 1 week of hospitalization, Mr. Gray develops hypokalemia. Which of the following is the most significant symptom of his disorder?

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Question 66 of 75

When is the most appropriate time for obtaining a sputum specimen for culture?

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Question 67 of 75

When removing a contaminated gown, what should be the first thing touched by the nurse?

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Question 68 of 75

A 38-year-old patient's vital signs at 8 a.m. are axillary temperature 99.6°F (37.6°C); pulse rate 88; respiratory rate 30. Which findings should be reported?

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Question 69 of 75

Which of the following patients is at greater risk for contracting an infection?

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Question 70 of 75

Palpating the midclavicular line is the correct technique for assessing

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Question 71 of 75

What is the correct sequence for assessing the abdomen?

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Question 72 of 75

When is additional Vitamin C not required?

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Question 73 of 75

A new head nurse on a unit is distressed about the poor staffing on the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. What should she do?

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Question 74 of 75

What do high-pitched gurgles heard over the right lower quadrant indicate?

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Question 75 of 75

Which of the following parameters should be checked when assessing respirations?

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