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ATI Fundamentals Exam Nursing 100 Exam 3 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse caring for a postoperative client observes the drainage in the client's closed wound drainage system. The drainage is thin with a pale pink-yellow color. The nurse documents the drainage as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serosanguineous drainage is thin and pale pink-yellow a mix of serous and sanguineous components. Purulent is thick and opaque serous is clear and sanguineous is bright red.
Question 2 of 5
A client tells the nurse that he takes laxatives every day but is still constipated. The nurse's response is based on which reasoning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trying a laxative with a different mechanism may relieve constipation if the current one is ineffective. Enemas are not the first step habitual use is a factor but not the most common cause and chronic constipation requires attention.
Question 3 of 5
After teaching the client about measures to prevent urinary tract infections,the nurse determines that the education was successful when the client makes which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Voiding after sexual intercourse helps flush microorganisms from the urethra reducing UTI risk. Snug pants create a moist environment wiping anus to vagina introduces bacteria and bubble baths disrupt natural flora all increasing UTI risk.
Question 4 of 5
What are the functions of the skin? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,,B,C,D
Rationale: The skin regulates temperature through sweating and vessel changes protects against pathogens provides sensation via receptors and produces vitamin D with sunlight. Vitamin C is dietary not a skin function.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse uses gait belts when assisting clients to ambulate. Which client would be a likely candidate for this assistive device?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client with leg strength who can cooperate with movement is a likely candidate for a gait belt. This device provides support and stability during ambulation. Clients confined to bedrest do not ambulate and those with thoracic or abdominal incisions may not need a gait belt unless mobility issues are present.