ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Online Practice 2023 B Questions
Extract:
A nurse is attending to a patient who is experiencing discomfort.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following patient statements should the nurse document in the initial pain assessment to describe the quality of the patient's pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The quality of pain is a subjective description of what the pain feels like to the patient. The statement 'I feel a dull ache in my stomach' provides a description of the quality of the patient's pain.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is conducting a Romberg test as part of a patient’s physical assessment. Which of the following methods should the nurse employ?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having the patient stand with their arms at their sides and their feet together is the correct method for conducting a Romberg test.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following a knee arthroplasty and requires the use of thigh-length sequential compression sleeves. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should ensure that two fingers can fit under the sleeves to ensure they are not too tight, which could impede blood flow and cause discomfort or injury.
Extract:
A client with herpes zoster is inquiring about the use of complementary and alternative therapies for pain management.
Question 4 of 5
Which therapy should the nurse inform the client is contraindicated for their condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body. It is contraindicated for a client with herpes zoster because it could potentially open a portal on the skin's surface.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about the purpose of advance directives. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advance directives indicate the form of treatment a client is willing to accept in the event of a serious illness, allowing individuals to express their preferences.