ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a sign of possible infection in a postoperative client? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Adventitious breath sounds suggest pneumonia, decreased consciousness may indicate sepsis, and fever is a systemic infection response. Increased urine output is not a sign, and dry crust is part of normal healing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing chest physiotherapy for a client with a respiratory infection. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to increase the velocity and turbulence of the air the client exhales?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vibration increases air turbulence and helps loosen secretions, facilitating expectoration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help prevent an incisional infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Perform hand hygiene prior to dressing changes. Hand hygiene is crucial to prevent the introduction of harmful microorganisms to the surgical site. By washing hands before dressing changes, the nurse reduces the risk of contaminating the incision and causing an infection. Protective isolation (
A) is not necessary in preventing incisional infections. Allowing the wound to air periodically (
B) can actually increase the risk of contamination. Cleaning the incision with soap and water (
C) may disrupt the healing process and lead to infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a presentation at a senior center regarding age-related changes. Which of the following should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Decreased muscle mass. With aging, individuals typically experience sarcopenia, leading to a decline in muscle mass and strength. This can result in decreased physical function and increased risk of falls. Thickened vertebral disks (
B) are not a typical age-related change and can actually contribute to back pain. Decreased chest width (
C) is not a common age-related change and may not be relevant to the audience at the senior center. Increased force of isometric contractions (
D) is not a typical age-related change and may lead to confusion as it implies increased muscle strength, which is not the case in aging.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 2 days postoperative. The nurse auscultates bilateral breath sounds but absent breath sounds in the bases. The nurse should suspect which of the following postoperative complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atelectasis causes absent breath sounds in lung bases due to alveolar collapse.