ATI RN
ATI Nurs 100 Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is assessing a client who has a newly created colostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A purplish-colored stoma indicates compromised circulation and possible necrosis, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is assessing a client who has a newly created colostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A purplish-colored stoma indicates compromised circulation and possible necrosis, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who takes opioid pain medication and has a new prescription for docusate sodium. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Docusate sodium, a stool softener, may take 1-3 days to work, indicating correct understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a wound infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when obtaining a wound-drainage specimen for culture?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleansing with 0.9% sodium chloride removes contaminants without altering the bacterial culture.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is completing an assessment of the patient's skin's integrity. Which assessment is the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pressure points are critical for assessing skin integrity, especially in immobile patients at risk for pressure ulcers.