ATI RN
Introduction to Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
When cleaning a sutured wound and applying a sterile dressing, the nurse must do which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding forceps tips down maintains sterility and prevents contamination during wound care.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse performs a 3-day postpartum visit for a first-time mother. The household includes her husband, her mother, and her father. What type of family form is represented here?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In an extended family, in addition to the nuclear members, grandparents and other family members may live in the same household. A blended family includes stepchildren in addition to the nuclear members. An alternative family can have single adults, cohabiting partners, or same-gender partners.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following should be asked to assess a patient's cerebral function during a health history?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Memory is tested during the mental status examination, which evaluates cerebral function. Numbness and tingling are abnormal findings of the sensory system. Balance is a test for muscle function, and the sense of taste is controlled by cranial nerves VII and IX.
Question 4 of 5
When performing percussion, which of the following sounds should be heard over most of the abdomen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The abdomen primarily contains air-filled structures like the intestines, producing a tympanic sound when percussed. Dullness indicates solid organs, while grating and gurgling are not typical percussion findings.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following set of terms best describes nursing at the end of the Middle Ages?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During the Middle Ages, nursing began to develop purpose and direction, often led by religious orders, reflecting leadership in caregiving roles.