ATI NUR242 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Describe a sign of thrombophlebitis - CORRECT ANSWER -
Swelling, redness, and tenderness in a calf muscle are manifestations, common complication of immobilit
y
How to help otic medication reach the inner ear - CORRECT ANSWER -
Press gently on theZtragus of the ear
How to administer ear drops to an adultZclient - CORRECT ANSWER --
Move the aural upZand back OR up and out to straighten the ear canal
-the client should lie on one side with the ear that received the med facing up for 2-5min
When using restraints... - CORRECT ANSWER --
the nurse should evaluate the client every 15mins after applications
-the nurse should remove at least every 2 hours
-secure to part of bed frame that move with client to reduce risk of injury
For catheter irrigation, the nurse should place the client in what position? - CORRECT ANSWER -
supine or dorsal recumbent
Open catheter irrigation requires instilling how much fluid? - CORRECT ANSWER -30-40mL
When performing catheter irrigation, the nurse should use whatZsize syringe to perform open irrigation? -
CORRECT ANSWER -30-50mL
Feed bags for gastronomy tubes need to be changed completely every - CORRECT ANSWER -24hr
A protective environment requires at least ______ air exchanges per hour - CORRECT ANSWER -12
, AZprotective environment for a immunocompromised patient requires a pressure airflow r
oom - CORRECT ANSWER -positive
A protective environment is made for which patients? - CORRECT ANSWER -immunocompromised
Role ambiguity - CORRECT ANSWER -
OccursZwhen people are unclear about the expectation of their role in a given situation
Sick role - CORRECT ANSWER -
Refers to the expectations placed on the individual who has the alteration in health, rather than the careg
iver
Role overload - CORRECT ANSWER -
Refers to having more responsibilities within a role than one person can manage
Role conflict -ZCORRECT ANSWER -
When a person must assume multiple roles that have opposing expectations
The FLACC pain rating scale is used for clients ages - CORRECT ANSWER -2months to 7 years old
The BP cuff should surround _____ % of the client's arm circumferance - CORRECT ANSWER -80
Where is the apical pulse heard? - CORRECT ANSWER -
5th intercostal space, midclavicular line L of the sternum
Discharge planningZbegins... - CORRECT ANSWER -upon admission
Which infections require droplet precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER -Rubella
Meningococcal pna
strep pharyngitis
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Describe a sign of thrombophlebitis - CORRECT ANSWER -
Swelling, redness, and tenderness in a calf muscle are manifestations, common complication of immobilit
y
How to help otic medication reach the inner ear - CORRECT ANSWER -
Press gently on theZtragus of the ear
How to administer ear drops to an adultZclient - CORRECT ANSWER --
Move the aural upZand back OR up and out to straighten the ear canal
-the client should lie on one side with the ear that received the med facing up for 2-5min
When using restraints... - CORRECT ANSWER --
the nurse should evaluate the client every 15mins after applications
-the nurse should remove at least every 2 hours
-secure to part of bed frame that move with client to reduce risk of injury
For catheter irrigation, the nurse should place the client in what position? - CORRECT ANSWER -
supine or dorsal recumbent
Open catheter irrigation requires instilling how much fluid? - CORRECT ANSWER -30-40mL
When performing catheter irrigation, the nurse should use whatZsize syringe to perform open irrigation? -
CORRECT ANSWER -30-50mL
Feed bags for gastronomy tubes need to be changed completely every - CORRECT ANSWER -24hr
A protective environment requires at least ______ air exchanges per hour - CORRECT ANSWER -12
, AZprotective environment for a immunocompromised patient requires a pressure airflow r
oom - CORRECT ANSWER -positive
A protective environment is made for which patients? - CORRECT ANSWER -immunocompromised
Role ambiguity - CORRECT ANSWER -
OccursZwhen people are unclear about the expectation of their role in a given situation
Sick role - CORRECT ANSWER -
Refers to the expectations placed on the individual who has the alteration in health, rather than the careg
iver
Role overload - CORRECT ANSWER -
Refers to having more responsibilities within a role than one person can manage
Role conflict -ZCORRECT ANSWER -
When a person must assume multiple roles that have opposing expectations
The FLACC pain rating scale is used for clients ages - CORRECT ANSWER -2months to 7 years old
The BP cuff should surround _____ % of the client's arm circumferance - CORRECT ANSWER -80
Where is the apical pulse heard? - CORRECT ANSWER -
5th intercostal space, midclavicular line L of the sternum
Discharge planningZbegins... - CORRECT ANSWER -upon admission
Which infections require droplet precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER -Rubella
Meningococcal pna
strep pharyngitis
