ATI RN
ATI Nurs 100 Fundamental Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has left hemiparesis how to use a cane. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding the cane on the right (strong) side supports the weaker left leg, improving balance and stability.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing an adolescent client who has pneumonia for percussion, vibration, and postural drainage. Prior to the procedure, which nursing action should the nurse complete first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing pulse and respirations establishes a baseline for monitoring during the procedure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse has withdrawn a narcotic from the medication dispenser and must waste a portion of the medication. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A witness ensures accountability for controlled substance disposal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having an increased risk of aspiration while eating?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Stroke, head/neck trauma, and recent anesthesia impair swallowing, increasing aspiration risk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a pressure ulcer on the left hip. The ulcer is black. Which next step will the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Debridement removes necrotic tissue to promote healing in a black ulcer.