ATI RN
ATI Nurs 100 Fundamental Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a healing Stage II pressure ulcer. The wound is clean and granulating. Which health care provider’s order will the nurse question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrogen peroxide damages granulating tissue, delaying healing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for the diuretic Furosemide. For which adverse effect should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide increases potassium excretion, risking hypokalemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and reports having shortness of breath and swelling in his lower extremities. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the client has crackles in his lungs and an elevated blood pressure. The nurse should suspect which of the following based on the client’s manifestations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptoms suggest fluid overload (hypervolemia) due to ESKD-related fluid retention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is at risk for skin breakdown. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to help maintain the integrity of the client’s skin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A high-protein diet supports tissue repair and prevents skin breakdown in at-risk clients.
Question 5 of 5
A small-bore feeding tube is placed. Which technique will the nurse use to best verify tube placement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: X-ray is the gold standard for confirming feeding tube placement, ensuring accurate positioning.