ATI RN
ATI Nurs 100 Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: C
Rationale: Lifting rather than pulling reduces friction and shearing, preventing skin breakdown.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client's peristalsis is returning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Passage of flatus indicates returning peristalsis as the intestines resume moving contents.
Question 3 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: D
Rationale: Taking the client to the toilet when they feel the urge to defecate promotes regular bowel habits.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is confined to bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Repositioning every 2 hours prevents pressure ulcers by relieving pressure on vulnerable areas.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with a hip fracture is having difficulty defecating into a bedpan while lying in bed. Which action by the nurse will assist the patient in having a successful bowel movement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising the head of the bed promotes a natural defecation position, aiding bedpan use.