ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Assessment Exam Midterm Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to examine a client's mouth floor. To move the tongue to one side for this examination, which tool should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct tool for moving the tongue to one side during a mouth floor examination is a gauze pad (
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C). The nurse should use the gauze pad to grasp and gently move the tongue, allowing for a clear view of the mouth floor. Using a penlight (
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A) is essential for illumination but does not directly aid in moving the tongue. Gloves (
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B) are necessary for infection control but do not assist in tongue manipulation.
Tongue blade (
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D) is used to depress the tongue, not move it to the side.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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