ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about pain. Which of the following is an example of acute pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A surgical incision causes acute pain, unlike peripheral neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, or fibromyalgia, which are chronic.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has urinary incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pH-balanced cleanser maintains skin integrity, unlike hot water, cornstarch, or air-drying, which risk irritation or infection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on an older adult client. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aging increases cerumen buildup, unlike peripheral vision, touch sensitivity, or pupil size, which typically decrease.
Question 4 of 5
When showering a patient, which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure patient safety?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing water temperature prevents burns, especially for patients with sensory impairments, unlike rushing, using hot water, or leaving the patient unattended, which increase risks.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is receiving morphine via a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) infusion device. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting uncontrolled pain shows understanding of PCA limitations, unlike overdose fears, family use, or minimal use misconceptions.