ATI RN
ATI Nurs 100 Fundamental Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that intestinal function is returning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Passage of flatus indicates resuming gastrointestinal motility post-surgery.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced a total abdominal hysterectomy. Which nursing observation of the incision will indicate the patient is experiencing a complication of wound healing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A bluish mass suggests a hematoma or infection, indicating a complication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse discovers a loop of bowel through an opening in the surgical incision. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moistened sterile gauze protects the exposed bowel and prevents tissue damage until surgical intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has urinary incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to prevent the development of skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moisture barrier ointment protects skin from irritation and breakdown due to incontinence.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is instructing a young adult client about healthful sleep habits. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Screen light from TV disrupts melatonin production, impairing sleep quality.