ATI RN
ATI N103N103 Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with numerous episodes of watery diarrhea. The client reports eating some spoiled deli meat earlier in the day. The client asks if they should take loperamide (Imodium) to stop the diarrhea. What would be an appropriate response from the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Loperamide can trap infectious agents in infectious diarrhea prolonging illness. It is not recommended for diarrhea caused by spoiled food. Options B C and D are misleading or incorrect regarding infectious diarrhea management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who will be placed on strict bed rest after surgery. The nurse should educate the client on the use of an incentive spirometer. The use of an incentive spirometer would prevent which postoperative complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An incentive spirometer encourages deep breathing to prevent atelectasis by keeping alveoli open. It does not directly prevent UTIs, DVT, or constipation, which require other interventions like hygiene, compression stockings, or dietary measures.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has left-sided weakness after a stroke on how to use a cane. What instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding the cane on the right side supports the weaker left leg, enhancing balance. Advancing the strong leg with the cane, removing the rubber tip, or placing the cane too far ahead reduces stability.
Question 4 of 5
A client has an injury to the left ankle requiring partial weight bearing. The client is elderly with a history of balance deficit. Which assistive device would be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adjusting pain medication dosage for age is critical for elderly clients to prevent overmedication, supporting safe mobility with a balance deficit. The other options are unrelated to assistive devices or inappropriate for PCA use.
Question 5 of 5
A client wants to start doing magnet therapy. The nurse should explain to the client, which would be a contraindication for the use of magnet therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pacemakers are contraindicated for magnet therapy due to potential interference with device function. Hypothyroidism, narcolepsy, and catheters do not interact with magnetic fields.