ATI RN
ATI Custom Fundamentals Chapter 31 ALL Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to manage chronic pain. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stating that TENS requires hospitalization indicates a misunderstanding as it is typically used at home. Attaching electrodes (
B) is necessary shaving hair (
C) is correct and hoping to reduce pills (
D) shows understanding.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse outlines the four phases of nociceptive pain as: (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: The phases of nociceptive pain are transduction (E) transmission (
B) perception (
A) and modulation (
D). Translation (
C) is not a recognized phase.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse caring for a patient who suffered a severe sprain and has an order for a cold pack application to the injured area would prevent patient injury by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing a towel between the cold pack and skin prevents frostbite or injury. Heavy pressure (
A) risks tissue damage prolonged application (
B) causes frostbite and switching to heat (
C) contradicts the order.
Question 4 of 5
Kathy is working in a mother-baby unit. Which pain scale is used to determine if the baby is in pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS) assesses pain in newborns via indicators like facial expression and crying. FACES (
B) is for children who can self-report PIPP (
C) is for preterm infants and FLACC (
D) is for young children not newborns.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is receiving an ice massage for relief of muscle spasms in the neck. The patient complains that the ice is making the pain worse. Most helpful response from the nurse would be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping the ice massage respects the patient’s feedback that it worsens pain. Continuing with ice (
A) suggesting hot/cold alternation (
C) or persisting despite discomfort (
D) ignores the patient’s experience.