ATI RN
ATI Nurs 100 Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a wound. The patient appears anxious as the nurse is preparing to change the dressing. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explaining the procedure reduces anxiety by informing the patient, promoting trust and understanding.
Question 2 of 5
Which patient is most at risk for diarrhea?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stress from multiple exams can trigger diarrhea via stress hormones affecting the digestive system.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who takes opioid pain medication and has a new prescription for docusate sodium. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Docusate sodium, a stool softener, may take 1-3 days to work, indicating correct understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with a hip fracture is having difficulty defecating into a bedpan while lying in bed. Which action by the nurse will assist the patient in having a successful bowel movement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising the head of the bed promotes a natural defecation position, aiding bedpan use.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about physiological changes in the digestive system that occur with aging. The nurse should include older adults might experience which of the following physiological changes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased intestinal peristalsis in older adults can lead to constipation.