ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse removes an indwelling urinary catheter that an older adult client has had in place for 2 days. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following expected outcomes after catheter removal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Temporary urinary retention is common post-catheter removal in older adults due to bladder readjustment.
Choice A is not expected
Choice B requires reporting and
Choice C suggests dehydration not a direct outcome.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with transferring a client from the bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Locking the wheels ensures stability during the transfer minimizing the risk of falls.
Choice A prioritizes nurse comfort
Choice B may be unnecessary and
Choice C complicates pivoting increasing risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client's evening dose of risperidone when the tablet falls on the countertop. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discarding the tablet (
C) ensures no contamination. Other choices risk administering a contaminated dose.