ATI RN
ATI N103N103 Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is auditing a client. During the assessment the nurse notes the client has multiple cavities chipped and missing teeth. The client reports having difficulty eating. Which diet should the nurse recommend the primary health care provider to order for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A mechanical soft diet includes easy-to-chew foods ideal for clients with dental issues like cavities and missing teeth. Pureed (
A) is for severe swallowing issues and soft (
B) may still be challenging.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is demonstrating to a client how to perform diaphragmatic breathing. The nurse should educate the client to complete which action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tightening abdominal muscles during exhalation pushes the diaphragm up, enhancing air expulsion in diaphragmatic breathing. Shoulder raising leads to shallow breathing, mouth inhalation is less effective, and nose exhalation is not standard.
Question 3 of 5
An employee health nurse is providing education on how nurses can prevent back and joint injury. Which techniques minimize this risk of injury on the job?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Using good body mechanics (
A) minimizes strain during lifting. Proper posture (
B) reduces spinal stress. Assistive devices (
C) like lifts reduce physical strain. Staying physically fit (
D) enhances strength and flexibility. All techniques prevent back/joint injuries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn requiring a life-saving blood transfusion. The parents are practicing Jehovah's Witnesses and refuse the transfusion. Who would the nurse consult for assistance in this situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The ethics committee provides guidance on navigating conflicts between medical necessity and religious beliefs, ensuring legal and ethical alignment. The priest, Joint Commission, and blood bank lack this expertise.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client. Which intervention should the nurse identify as important to prevent postoperative pulmonary complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Incentive spirometry promotes lung expansion preventing atelectasis and pulmonary complications. Suction equipment (
A) expectorants (
B) and range of motion (
D) are less directly preventive.