ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Nursing 100 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
0.5 mg = ______ mcg Round to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: 500
Rationale: 1 mg = 1000 mcg; 0.5 mg × 1000 = 500 mcg.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to complete a digital removal of a fecal impaction. What statement indicates the nurse has an appropriate understanding of this procedure? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Using a lubricated finger clean (not sterile) gloves and side-lying position are correct. A physician’s order is typically needed but not selected and the mass is broken up not removed whole.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heat applications using a heating pad. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when applying the pad?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If the client's skin becomes red the heat application should be stopped to prevent burns or skin damage. Prolonged application safety pins and high temperatures risk injury.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client during ambulation when the client begins to fall. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lowering the client to the floor reduces fall distance and injury risk. Leaning toward the wall narrow stance or arm support are insufficient to prevent injury during a fall.