ATI RN
ATI Nsg 131 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake softens stool, promoting regular bowel movements.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from lying in bed to sitting in a chair. When identifying the safest method of transfer, which of the following is most important for the nurse to determine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight-bearing status determines the safest transfer method to prevent falls or injury.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients. After administering morning medications, she realizes that the nifedipine prescribed for one client was inadvertently administered to another client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking vital signs assesses the client’s condition for adverse effects from the wrong medication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who is about to start using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to manage chronic pain. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TENS is typically an outpatient therapy, not requiring hospitalization, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's radial pulse and determines that the pulse is irregular. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the apical pulse for a full minute accurately evaluates irregular heart rhythm.