ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 48 hours postoperative following knee surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yellow-green drainage indicates infection, requiring reporting, unlike normal urine, BP, or respiration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an immunocompromised client on chemotherapy. The family would like to visit. What teaching should the nurse provide to the family regarding protective isolation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Refraining from flowers reduces infection risk, unlike fruit baskets, sick visitors, or unnecessary N95 masks.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who receives intermittent enteral feedings through an NG tube. Before administering a feeding, the nurse should measure the gastric residual for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measuring gastric residual identifies delayed emptying, reducing aspiration risk, unlike removing acid, assessing electrolytes, or confirming placement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse working on an orthopedic unit is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Older adults in Buck's traction have fragile skin and immobility, increasing skin breakdown risk, unlike younger clients or those with less immobility.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who reports insomnia about promoting rest and sleep. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol improves sleep quality, unlike cocoa (caffeine), late exercise (stimulating), or afternoon relaxation (less effective for bedtime).