ATI RN
ATI Custom Fundamentals Chapter 31 ALL Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse caring for a patient who suffered a severe sprain and has an order for a cold pack application to the injured area would prevent patient injury by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing a towel between the cold pack and skin prevents frostbite or injury. Heavy pressure (
A) risks tissue damage prolonged application (
B) causes frostbite and switching to heat (
C) contradicts the order.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is aware that the new order for indomethacin (Indocin) involves the administration of a:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAI
D) that reduces inflammation and pain. It is not an adjuvant analgesic (
B) COX-2 inhibitor (
C) or narcotic (
D).
Question 3 of 5
There are three types of sleep apnea: obstructive,central and mixed complex. Obstructive apnea is the most common type. It is caused by the relaxation of the soft tissues which allows partial to total obstruction of the airway.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea the most common type is caused by soft tissue relaxation obstructing the airway making the statement true.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing the status of a patient who is sleeping. Which assessment data indicate that the patient is most likely in stage 3 of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage 3 NREM sleep (slow-wave sleep) is characterized by decreased respirations and slow heart rate reflecting deep rest. Options A B and C indicate more active physiological states not typical of stage 3.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using a PCA for postoperative pain management. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This statement is correct. The essence of PCA is that the patient has control over administering their pain medication within set limits or time intervals ensuring effective pain management. Large doses (
A) are not administered; PCA delivers predetermined doses. Allowing a partner to push the button (
C) risks overdosing and PCA medication is typically delivered intravenously or subcutaneously not into muscle (
D).