ATI RN Concept Based Assessment Level 1 questions with correct answers

A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following an above-the-knee amputation. The client states he is experiencing a dull, burning pain in the leg that was amputated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to treat the client's neuropathic pain? - correct answer Administer a beta-blocking medication to the client. (The nurse should administer a beta-blocking medication to the client. This classification of medication has been shown to relieve the phantom limb pain manifestations of constant dull and burning type pain.) A newly licensed nurse asks a charge nurse where to find information about scope of practice for registered nurses. Which of the following responses should the charge nurse make? - correct answer "The state board of nursing can provide this information" (each state develops a nurse practice act, which defines scope of practice for nurses in that state. This practice act is available on the board of nursing website for each state.) A nurse is planning care to prevent a catheter-related bloodstream infection for a client who is receiving IV fluid therapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - correct answer Perform hand hygiene before touching the IV tubing. (The nurse should perform thorough hand hygiene before touching any part of the infusion system or the client to reduce the risk of catheter-related blood stream infections.) A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who is non-ambulatory and has bladder and bowel incontinence. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to prevent skin breakdown? - correct answer Offer the client a glass of water every two hour when repositioning. (The nurse should offer the client a glass of water every two hours on the clients repositioning schedule. This helps prevent dehydration, which increases the risk of skin breakdown.) A nurse is teaching a young adult female client about health screening for breast cancer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of breast self-examination (BSE)? - correct answer "I should expect to feel a firm ridge along the bottom curve of each breast."