RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing | Nurselytic

Questions 67

ATI RN

Home > ATI RN > ATI Fundamentals > RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
ATI RN Test Bank

RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions

Extract:


Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed bedrest. The plan of care indicates that the client should perform isometric exercises every 2 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as directed by the plan of care?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale:
Correct
Answer: A - Instruct the client to tighten muscle groups for a short period, then relax.


Rationale:
1. Isometric exercises involve contracting muscles without joint movement.
2. Performing isometric exercises every 2 hours helps prevent muscle atrophy and maintain muscle strength.
3. Instructing the client to tighten muscle groups then relax reflects the correct technique for isometric exercises.
4. This action promotes muscle engagement without joint movement, aligning with the purpose of isometric exercises.

Summary of Incorrect

Choices:
B. Moving the client's limbs through their complete range of motion involves dynamic exercises, not isometric exercises.
C. Asking the client to move her arms and legs with resistance involves isotonic exercises, not isometric exercises.
D. Having the client move each limb independently through its complete range of motion also involves dynamic exercises, not isometric exercises.

Question 2 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 3 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 4 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 5 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Similar Questions

A nurse is caring for a client who refuses treatment and asks to be discharged from the hospital against medical advice. The nurse notifies the client's provider,who tells the nurse to restrain the client if necessary to keep her from leaving the hospital. The nurse understands that restraining this client would be considered which type of civil action by the nurse?
A nurse removes an indwelling urinary catheter that an older adult client has had in place for 2 days. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following expected outcomes after catheter removal?
A nurse is providing hygiene care for a client who is immobile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is receiving a provider's prescription for a client via telephone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the accuracy of the telephone prescription? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerves as part of a neurological examination. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess cranial nerve III?

Access More Questions!

ATI RN Basic

$89/ 30 days

 

ATI RN Premium

$150/ 90 days