ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake 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: C
Rationale: Saline cleansing removes contaminants without killing bacteria, unlike swabbing skin, antiseptic irrigation, or including intact skin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is at risk for skin breakdown. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to help maintain the integrity of the client's skin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A high-protein diet supports tissue repair, unlike cornstarch (fungal risk), 3-hour repositioning (insufficient), or massaging prominences (tissue trauma).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. The nurse explains to the client that this method of oxygen delivery does which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nasal cannulas deliver low-concentration oxygen, not restricting activities, constant rates, or high concentrations.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has left-sided weakness about cane use. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moving the weak left foot first with the cane provides support, unlike straight elbow, 18-inch steps, or holding with the weak hand.
Question 5 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: C
Rationale: Saline cleansing removes contaminants without killing bacteria, unlike swabbing skin, antiseptic irrigation, or including intact skin.