ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following gynecologic surgery and reports incisional pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rating pain assesses severity for intervention, unlike timing, vital signs, or repositioning, which follow assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is measuring a client's oral temperature. The client informs the nurse that he has just eaten some ice chips. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Waiting 30 minutes ensures accurate temperature measurement, unlike warm water, documentation, or immediate measurement, which yield inaccurate results.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse has completed an informed consent form with a client. The client then states, 'I have changed my mind and do not want to have the procedure done.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Notifying the surgeon respects client autonomy, unlike proceeding, claiming legal binding, or canceling without discussion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypernatremia and requires IV fluid therapy due to his NPO status. Which of the following solutions should the nurse prepare to infuse for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 0.45% sodium chloride dilutes sodium levels, unlike hypertonic dextrose/saline, Ringer’s, or dextrose solutions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using transdermal patches at home. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cleaning and drying ensures adhesion and absorption, unlike lotion, same-site application, or incomplete forearm placement.