ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client. The nurse should recognize the client is at risk for which of the following physiological changes? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Older adults experience higher pain thresholds, reduced skin elasticity, and slower gastric motility, not increased cardiac output or metabolism.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has left hemiparesis how to use a cane. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding the cane on the right supports the weak left leg, unlike 24-inch steps, advancing right leg, or removing the tip.
Question 3 of 5
A newly licensed nurse is applying prescribed wrist restraints on a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quick-release ties ensure safe removal in emergencies, unlike side rail attachment, four-finger fit, or 4-hour removal intervals.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 65-year-old client admitted to the hospital with symptoms of productive cough, malaise, fever, joint pain, and dehydration. What type of isolation should the patient be placed on and what type of PPE should be used?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Droplet precautions with a surgical mask suit respiratory symptoms, unlike airborne, N95, or contact precautions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has pertussis. Which of the following types of transmission-based precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Droplet precautions prevent pertussis spread via respiratory droplets, unlike airborne, protective, or contact precautions.