ATI RN
ATI Nsg 131 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection. The nurse should use which of the following strategies to prevent the transmission of the client's infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is critical to prevent pathogen transmission during client contact.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired renal function. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low urine output (175 mL in 8 hours) indicates oliguria, a concern in impaired renal function.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is attending a social event when another guest coughs weakly once, grasps his throat with his hands, and cannot talk. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Heimlich maneuver is needed to clear an airway obstruction indicated by grasping the throat and inability to talk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from lying in bed to sitting in a chair. When identifying the safest method of transfer, which of the following is most important for the nurse to determine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight-bearing status determines the safest transfer method to prevent falls or injury.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse accidentally sticks her hand with a syringe needle after administering an IM injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Washing the puncture area with soap and water reduces infection risk immediately.