ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires cold applications with an ice bag to reduce the swelling and pain of an ankle injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying for 30 minutes reduces swelling safely, unlike direct skin contact, air in bag, or immediate reapplication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter and notes blood-tinged urine in the catheter bag. The nurse recognizes this finding can be a manifestation of which of the following urinary alterations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood-tinged urine suggests a bladder infection, unlike dehydration, anemia, or prostate enlargement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who is on neutropenic precautions as a result of radiation therapy. Which of the following should the nurse plan to include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bottled water minimizes pathogen risk, unlike salad bars, soft-boiled eggs, or buffets, which increase infection risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is implementing a bowel training program for a client. For the program to be effective, the nurse should take the client to the toilet at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Responding to the urge promotes regular bowel habits, unlike fixed intervals, pre-meal timing, or waiting for cramping.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse at an extended-care facility is instructing a class of assistive personnel (AP) about client use of assistive devices during ambulation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the APs about the clients use of a cane?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moving the cane first provides stability, unlike weak-side hold, waist-level grip, or strong-leg-first movement.