ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). The client requires airborne precautions and is receiving multidrug therapy. Which of the following precautions should the nurse take to transport the client safely to the radiology department for a chest x-ray?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A mask on the client contains TB droplets, unlike notifications, nurse PPE, or portable x-rays (less practical).
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse at an extended-care facility is instructing a class of assistive personnel (AP) about client use of assistive devices during ambulation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the APs about the clients use of a cane?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moving the cane first provides stability, unlike weak-side hold, waist-level grip, or strong-leg-first movement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is assessing a middle adult client as part of a routine physical examination. The client's BP is 142/88 mm Hg, his body mass index (BMI) is 31, and he is a current smoker. The nurse should identify that this client has multiple risk factors for which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypertension, obesity, and smoking increase cardiovascular disease risk, unlike thyroid, testicular cancer, or depression.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for outpatient surgery. After the nurse inserts the IV catheter, the client reports pain in the insertion area. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing and reinserting the catheter addresses pain from improper placement, unlike analgesics, central lines, or local anesthetics.