ATI RN
ATI RN Custom Nursing 221 Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hr postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse notes that the client's indwelling urinary catheter has not drained in the past hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking for kinks is a simple, non-invasive first step to restore drainage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching about risk factors for developing a stroke with a group of older adult clients. Which of the following nonmodifiable risk factors should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Genetics is a nonmodifiable risk factor for stroke.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has acute kidney disease about fluid restrictions. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Making a list of favorite beverages shows the client understands the need to prioritize fluid intake within restrictions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who has recurrent kidney stones and is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shellfish allergy may indicate iodine sensitivity, a contraindication for contrast dye.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who reports numbness and pain in his right palm, index finger, and middle finger. The client reports working with a keyboard most of the time while at work. The nurse suspects carpal tunnel syndrome. Which of the following tests should the nurse request that the client perform?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding the wrist at a 90-degree flexion (Phalen's test) is a diagnostic test for carpal tunnel syndrome.