ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and begins to have frequent episodes of urinary incontinence. After the provider determines no medical cause for the client's incontinence,which of the following interventions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scheduled toileting (
B) is effective for managing incontinence in dementia. Other choices are less appropriate or risk complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's bowel sounds. At which of the following points in the assessment should the nurse auscultate the client's abdomen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Auscultating before percussion or palpation ensures accurate bowel sound assessment. Other choices disrupt natural sounds.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requests prescription pain medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Determining the pain’s location is the first step to assess its nature and guide treatment.
Choices B C and D follow assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Ignoring urges (
B) low fluid intake (
C) and excessive laxative use (E) cause constipation.
Choices A and D prevent it.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing indications for urinary catheterization with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following indications should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Residual urine measurement (
A) perineal wound protection (
B) and urinary retention relief (
C) are valid indications.
Choices D and E increase infection risk.