ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a wound infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when obtaining a wound-drainage specimen for culture?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cleansing with 0.9% sodium chloride saline removes debris ensuring an accurate culture from the wound site.
Choice A may interfere with results
Choice B contaminates the sample and
Choice C is irrelevant for wound culture.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a decreased level of consciousness. The client is receiving continuous enteral feedings via a gastrostomy tube due to an inability to swallow. Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Observing respiratory status (
A) is the priority due to aspiration risk in decreased consciousness. Other actions are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse finds an open vial of morphine lying on top of the cabinet in a client's room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting the discrepancy immediately ensures safety and compliance with protocols.
Choices A B and C risk improper disposal contamination or misuse.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who requires home oxygen therapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Synthetic clothing and woolen socks (
A) can generate static electricity a fire hazard with oxygen. Other statements are correct.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired mobility. Which of the following support devices should the nurse plan to use to prevent the client from developing plantar flexion contractures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A footboard maintains feet in a dorsiflexed position preventing plantar flexion contractures.
Choice A prevents pressure ulcers
Choice C addresses hip rotation and
Choice D maintains hip alignment.