ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam East Wick College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse working on a medical-surgical unit suspects that several clients have Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) when they all develop watery diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take while waiting for the client's lab results?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contact precautions prevent C. difficile spread. Alcohol-based sanitizers are ineffective, universal cultures are unnecessary, and antibiotics require confirmation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and reports constipation. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing fiber (cellulose) and fluid is the safest and most effective way to manage constipation in pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to dispose of a needle after administering an intramuscular injection to a client who has hepatitis C. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disposing of the needle uncapped in a sharps container prevents needle-stick injuries.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity via a straight catheterization. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sterile specimen container prevents contamination during straight catheterization.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a urinary catheterization to obtain a urine specimen for a client. The client tells the nurse that she is concerned about her privacy during the procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to alleviate the client's concern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Closing the door and covering the client directly addresses privacy concerns.