ATI RN
ATI Nursing 100 Day Exam 4 Fundamentals Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a patient who has a DTI (deep tissue injury) to the hospital. The nurse understands that a DTI:
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Rationale: The correct answer is A because a DTI is caused when one layer of tissue slides over another layer due to shear forces, not direct pressure. This shearing action damages the underlying tissues leading to injury. Dressing changes twice daily (
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B) are not recommended for DTIs as they can disrupt the fragile tissue and hinder healing. Overhydration (
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C) does not directly cause DTIs; it is more related to factors like immobility and poor circulation. DTIs are not partial-thickness injuries (
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D), as they involve damage beyond the skin layers.
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Question 5 of 5
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