ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing indications for urinary catheterization with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following indications should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Residual urine measurement (
A) perineal wound protection (
B) and urinary retention relief (
C) are valid indications.
Choices D and E increase infection risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse administers an incorrect medication to a client. Following an assessment of the client,the nurse determines that the client has experienced no untoward effects as a result of the medication. The nurse does not complete an incident report because no harm came to the client. Which of the following ethical principles did the nurse violate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failing to report the error violates beneficence (
A) which prioritizes client safety. Other principles are not directly violated.
Question 3 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: A
Rationale: Applying the ice bag for 30 minutes (
A) is appropriate to prevent tissue damage. Other choices risk injury or reduce effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired mobility. Which of the following support devices should the nurse plan to use to prevent the client from developing plantar flexion contractures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A footboard maintains feet in a dorsiflexed position preventing plantar flexion contractures.
Choice A prevents pressure ulcers
Choice C addresses hip rotation and
Choice D maintains hip alignment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients who have drainage tubes. Which of the following clients should the nurse recognize as being at risk for hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NG tube suction (
D) can lead to loss of potassium-rich gastric contents causing hypokalemia.
Choices A B and C do not typically cause significant potassium loss.