ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is implementing a bowel training program for a client. For the program to be effective, the nurse should take the client to the toilet at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Responding to the urge promotes regular bowel habits, unlike fixed intervals, pre-meal timing, or waiting for cramping.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an older adult client who is at risk for developing pressure ulcers. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to help maintain the integrity of the client's skin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A transfer device reduces friction/shear, unlike massaging prominences, excessive bed elevation, or cornstarch (fungal risk).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Ignoring urges, low fluid/fiber, and laxative overuse cause constipation; activity prevents it.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The surgeon initially prescribes a clear liquid diet. Which of the following items should the nurse include on the client's lunch tray?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cranberry juice is clear and suitable, unlike yogurt, sherbet, or carrot juice (not clear liquids).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for outpatient surgery. After the nurse inserts the IV catheter, the client reports pain in the insertion area. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing and reinserting the catheter addresses pain from improper placement, unlike analgesics, central lines, or local anesthetics.