ATI RN
ATI Custom T1 PM Summer 2023 Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports back pain. The nurse asks the client to rate the pain on a scale of 0 to 10. The nurse is using which of the following to assess the pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rating pain on a 0-10 scale assesses its intensity (severity), not quality (description), region (location), or cause.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who received an opioid narcotic for incisional pain. Which of the following findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulse oximetry monitors for respiratory depression, a critical opioid risk, taking priority over BP, sedation, or pain level.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client about medications. Which of the following client statements indicate an understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Storing narcotics in original packaging ensures safety and identification, unlike trash disposal, multiple pharmacies, or unlocked storage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is scheduled to have a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Side-lying, knee-chest position aligns the spine for lumbar puncture, unlike restraint, prone position, or swaddling.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data regarding the pain level of a 3-year-old child on the second postoperative day following an appendectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The FACES Scale uses facial expressions, suitable for a 3-year-old, unlike numeric, visual analog, or color tools requiring more abstract understanding.