ATI RN
ATI N103N103 Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client. Which intervention should the nurse identify as important to prevent postoperative pulmonary complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Incentive spirometry promotes lung expansion preventing atelectasis and pulmonary complications. Suction equipment (
A) expectorants (
B) and range of motion (
D) are less directly preventive.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is pregnant. Check the name tag (select all that apply):
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensuring privacy during urine sample collection is crucial for a pregnant patient’s dignity and comfort, especially for tests monitoring conditions like gestational diabetes. Otoscope, tannic acid, and pupil dilation are not relevant to routine pregnancy care.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing education to a client about nutrition. Which foods should the client be instructed to limit in their diet? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Limiting cured fat foods, canned soups, processed snacks, and sugary drinks reduces risks of heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. Vegetables should not be limited due to their nutritional benefits.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is giving preoperative instructions to a patient scheduled for surgery. The patient tells the nurse, 'I will prepare my advance directives before I come to the hospital.' Which statement shows the client understands advance directives?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statement about not wanting to be kept on a breathing machine shows the client understands that advance directives specify medical treatment preferences, such as life-sustaining measures. The other options reflect misunderstandings, such as needing doctor approval, surgery dependency on forms, or confusion about healthcare proxy designation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is immobile. Which prophylactic intervention would be used to prevent complications of immobility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Compression stockings prevent deep vein thrombosis by improving leg circulation, a key complication of immobility. Side rails address falls, catheters risk infections, and friction devices prevent ulcers but are less comprehensive.