ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Exams Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse who is left-handed is preparing to perform a straight catheterization for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raising the bed to a comfortable height ensures proper body mechanics and prevents back strain during catheterization. Standing on the left side depends on room layout, raising the side rail obstructs access, and the dominant hand (left) should be used for precision.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient. Which finding will alert the nurse to a potential wound dehiscence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A patient reporting 'something has given way' is a significant indicator of potential wound dehiscence, as it suggests partial or complete separation of surgical wound layers. Chronic drainage may indicate infection or poor healing, purulent drainage suggests infection, and protrusion of organs indicates evisceration, a later stage of dehiscence, not an early warning sign.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced an infection at the insertion site of her intravenous catheter. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Purulent drainage indicates infection at the IV site, reflecting bacterial presence and inflammation. Numbness suggests nerve issues, sloughing indicates severe tissue damage, and a cord-like vein suggests thrombophlebitis, not necessarily infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The client tells the nurse, 'I can feel the congestion in my lungs, and I certainly cough a lot, but I can’t seem to bring anything up.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help this client with tenacious bronchial secretions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased fluid intake thins bronchial secretions, aiding expectoration in COPD. Low-salt diets, oxygen, and semi-Fowler’s position don’t directly address secretion viscosity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is obese and has obstructive sleep apnea how to decrease the number of nightly apneic episodes. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight loss is a key factor in reducing obstructive sleep apnea episodes, as excess weight around the neck increases airway obstruction risk. Sleeping on the back worsens apnea, sleeping pills relax throat muscles, and humidifiers don’t directly reduce episodes.