ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who was alert and oriented at admission, but now seems increasingly restless and intermittently confused. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to address the client's safety needs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Closer monitoring near the nurses' station enhances safety, unlike restraints, sedation, or family reliance.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who reports anorexia and is experiencing malnutrition. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect to be altered?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low albumin reflects malnutrition, unlike troponin (cardiac), bilirubin (liver), or creatine kinase (muscle).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a sterile field. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as contaminating the field?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Opening a package over the sterile field risks contamination from non-sterile packaging, unlike waist-level holding, dressing placement, or proper tray opening.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires droplet precautions. Which of the following personal protective equipment should the nurse wear when setting up the client's meal tray?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A mask prevents droplet transmission during meal setup, unlike gloves, goggles, or gowns (unless contact risk).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is at risk for skin breakdown. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to help maintain the integrity of the client's skin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A high-protein diet supports tissue repair, unlike cornstarch (fungal risk), 3-hour repositioning (insufficient), or massaging prominences (tissue trauma).