ATI RN
ATI N103N103 Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is auscultating a client's lung sounds and identifies crackles in the left lower lobe. Which intervention should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repeating auscultation after coughing clears potential secretions, confirming if crackles are due to mucus or fluid. Fluid restriction, positioning, or antibiotics require further assessment first.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is auscultating a client's lung sounds and identifies crackles in the left lower lobe. Which intervention should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repeating auscultation after coughing clears potential secretions, confirming if crackles are due to mucus or fluid. Fluid restriction, positioning, or antibiotics require further assessment first.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about palliative care. The nurse should include that which of the following is the focus of palliative care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Palliative care focuses on controlling symptoms and providing comfort complementing other treatments to enhance quality of life. Prolonging life (
A) replacing treatments (
C) or curing illness (
D) are not its primary goals.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is taking medication before bedtime. The nurse should include the following instructions:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking medication with a full glass of water ensures proper absorption and reduces esophageal irritation. The other options are incorrect as they depend on specific medication requirements or falsely assume side effects like abdominal pain.