ATI RN
ATI Custom T1 PM Summer 2023 Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had radiation therapy, prescribed by their Oncologist, and is experiencing painful dermatitis. The nurse should identify the client is experiencing which of the following types of pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Radiation-induced dermatitis often causes neuropathic pain from nerve damage, not just chronic, acute, or general cancer pain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is scheduled to have a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Side-lying, knee-chest position aligns the spine for lumbar puncture, unlike restraint, prone position, or swaddling.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The client states they will never be able to follow the prescribed diet. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Involving the client in diet planning by incorporating preferences fosters collaboration and control, addressing their concerns therapeutically.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an oxygen saturation of 88%. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deep breathing improves lung expansion and oxygenation, addressing low saturation (88%). Lowering the bed worsens it, coughing is insufficient, and opioids depress respiration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports back pain. The nurse asks the client to rate the pain on a scale of 0 to 10. The nurse is using which of the following to assess the pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rating pain on a 0-10 scale assesses its intensity (severity), not quality (description), region (location), or cause.