ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 100 Exam 4 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:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because a deep tissue injury (DTI) may be caused when one layer of tissue slides over another layer of tissue due to shear forces. This results in damage to the underlying tissue, often not visible on the skin surface initially.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because a DTI is not a partial thickness injury, does not necessarily require dressing changes twice daily, and is not usually caused by overhydration.
Choice A is more indicative of a pressure ulcer.
Choice B is not necessary for DTI management.
Choice C is not a common cause of DTIs.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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