ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Online Practice 2023 B Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering an otic medication to an older adult patient. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the medication reaches the inner ear?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pressing gently on the tragus of the ear after administering the medication can help the medication to reach the inner ear by facilitating its movement through the ear canal.
Extract:
A client with herpes zoster is inquiring about the use of complementary and alternative therapies for pain management.
Question 2 of 5
Which therapy should the nurse inform the client is contraindicated for their condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body. It is contraindicated for a client with herpes zoster because it could potentially open a portal on the skin's surface.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to suction secretions from a patient who has a new tracheostomy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Selecting a suction catheter that is half the size of the tracheostomy lumen is appropriate. This size prevents excessive occlusion of the airway, ensuring adequate airflow during suctioning.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a patient who has dementia
Question 4 of 5
What intervention should the nurse take to minimize the risk of injury to the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a bed exit alarm system is a common intervention to minimize the risk of injury in patients with dementia. These systems alert staff when a patient attempts to leave the bed.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a middle-aged patient who states, 'The doctor says that, since I am at an average risk for colon cancer, I should have a routine screening. What does that involve?'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The recommendation for an average risk individual for colon cancer is to have a fecal occult blood test every year. This test checks for hidden blood in the stool, which can be an early sign of cancer.