ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has skeletal traction applied to the left leg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A trapeze bar assists the client in repositioning without disrupting the traction, promoting comfort and mobility.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse working in the emergency department is admitting a client who has pertussis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A surgical mask prevents droplet transmission of pertussis during close contact with the client.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has mucositis related to chemotherapy treatment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentle flossing helps maintain oral hygiene without irritating mucositis lesions caused by chemotherapy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for a client who has dementia and a history of wandering. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bed alarm alerts staff to wandering attempts, enhancing safety for a client with dementia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a guaiac smear sample from a client for fecal occult blood testing. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urine can contaminate the sample, leading to inaccurate fecal occult blood test results.