ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Online Practice 2023 B Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a respiratory infection.
Question 1 of 5
What technique should the nurse use when performing nasotracheal suctioning for the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying intermittent suction when withdrawing the catheter is the correct technique for nasotracheal suctioning. This helps to remove secretions effectively while minimizing trauma.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is expressing anger about their diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reassuring the client that anger is an expected response to grief can validate the client's feelings and help them feel understood. It's important to acknowledge and validate the client's emotions during this difficult time.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a middle-aged patient who states, 'The doctor says that, since I am at an average risk for colon cancer, I should have a routine screening. What does that involve?'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The recommendation for an average risk individual for colon cancer is to have a fecal occult blood test every year. This test checks for hidden blood in the stool, which can be an early sign of cancer.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who needs a nasogastric (NG) tube for stomach decompression. Which of the following steps should the nurse take when inserting the NG tube?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the patient to take sips of water can facilitate the insertion of the NG tube into the esophagus. Swallowing helps guide the tube down into the esophagus.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering fluids to a client.Which of the following assessments should the nurse identify as the priority when monitoring for adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating lung sounds is the priority when monitoring for adverse effects of administering IV fluids. Fluid overload can lead to pulmonary edema, which would be detected by abnormal lung sounds.