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ATI Fundamentals Exam Nursing 100 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client 80 years of age experienced dysphagia (impaired swallowing) in the weeks following a recent stroke,but the care team wishes to now begin introducing minced and pureed food. How should the nurse best position the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-Fowlers positioning with the head of the bed elevated at a 30 to 45 degree angle is recommended for clients with dysphagia to prevent aspiration and promote effective swallowing. Supine increases aspiration risk and Low-Fowlers or Fowlers are less optimal for swallowing safety.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse moves a client's arm from an outstretched position to a position at the side of his body. What is the term used to describe this type of body movement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adduction is the movement of a body part toward the midline as described. Extension straightens a joint circumduction is circular and abduction moves away from the midline.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is implementing a bowel training program for a client. For the program to be effective,the nurse should take the client to the toilet at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking the client to the toilet when they have the urge promotes a natural bowel pattern essential for bowel training. Scheduled visits meal timing or cramping are less effective.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse working in long-term care facility is assessing residents at risk for the development of a pressure injury. Which resident would be most at risk?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client who is 92 years old uses a walker is incontinent and has an extensive cardiac history is at higher risk for the development of pressure injuries due to age immobility and additional risk factors like incontinence and poor circulation from cardiac issues. Paraplegia and coma increase risk but the combination of factors in choice A is more severe. The client with a cane and dementia has fewer risk factors.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is leading an exercise class for a group of adults aged 65 years and older. The nurse incorporates isotonic,isometric and isokinetic exercises into the class. Which activity is an isometric exercise?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contracting the gluteal muscles while holding a simple yoga pose is an isometric exercise involving muscle contraction without joint movement. Carrying a ball walking and lifting the knee are isotonic exercises involving joint motion.