ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who is listed for surgery. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for a complication of incisional hematoma forming?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anticoagulants increase bleeding risk, leading to hematoma formation. Being underweight, incontinence, or PVD don’t directly cause hematomas.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is obtaining an oxygen saturation on a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A finger with <2 sec capillary refill ensures good perfusion for accurate pulse oximetry. Waiting 10 sec is unnecessary, BP cuffs interfere, and relocating every 8 hrs isn’t routine.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about expected physiological changes in older adult clients. Which of the following changes should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aging may exaggerate the startle reflex due to reduced neural inhibition. Muscle mass and body fat decrease, and systolic BP increases.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an ophthalmic medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nasolacrimal duct pressure prevents systemic absorption. Cleaning is inner to outer, tight squeezing expels medication, and corneal instillation causes irritation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed enteric-coated aspirin PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crushing enteric-coated aspirin destroys the coating, risking stomach irritation or ulcers. It doesn’t release all at once, isn’t safe to crush, and doesn’t destroy ingredients.