ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A provider prescribes a sublingual medication for a client who has an NG tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sublingual administration ensures proper absorption, unlike NG tube delivery or oral formulation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following cleansing agents should the nurse use for hand hygiene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antimicrobial soap removes C. difficile spores, unlike povidone-iodine, alcohol rubs, or chlorhexidine, which are less effective.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 48 hours postoperative following knee surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yellow-green drainage indicates infection, requiring reporting, unlike normal urine, BP, or respiration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with transferring a client from the bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Locking wheels ensures stability, unlike 90-degree placement, nurse-comfort bed height, or excessive staff assistance.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for outpatient surgery. After the nurse inserts the IV catheter, the client reports pain in the insertion area. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing and reinserting the catheter addresses pain from improper placement, unlike analgesics, central lines, or local anesthetics.