ATI RN FUNDAMENTAL PROCTORED EXAM QUESTION WITH ANSWERS AND RATIONALES NEW UPDATE 2023

ATI RN FUNDAMENTAL PROCTORED EXAM QUESTION WITH ANSWERS AND RATIONALES NEW UPDATE 2023 A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to an adult client in preparation for a diagnostic procedure. Which of the following are appropriate steps for the nurse to take? Select all. A. Warm the enema prior to instillation B. Position the client on the left side w/the right leg flexed forward C. Lubricate the rectal tube or nozzle D. Slowly insert the rectal tube about 2 inches E. Hang the enema container 24 inches above the client's anus A, B, C Rational: D is the appropriate length of insertion for a child, 3-4 for an adult. 24 inches is too high & will cause it to run to fast & possible painful distention of the colon, 18 inches is the recommended height While a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the client reports abdominal cramping. Which of the following is the appropriate intervention? A. Have the client hold his breath briefly B. Discontinue the fluid instillation C. Remind the client that cramping is common at this time D. Lower the enema fluid container D. Lower the enema fluid container Rational: This will slow the rate of instillation & relieve some discomfort A nurse is caring for a client who has been sitting in a chair for 3 hrs. Which of the following problems is the client at risk for developing? A. Stasis of secretions B. Muscle atrophy C. Pressure ulcer D. Fecal impaction Answer: C Rational: Unrelieved pressure over a bony prominence for too long increases the risk of a pressure ulcer, sitting will help prevent stasis of secretions B and D-these are from prolonged bed rest lO M o A R c P S D | 6 4 5 7 2 2 2 A nurse is caring for a client who is on bed rest. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to maintain the patency of the client's airway? A. Encourage isometric exercises B. Suction Q8 hr C. Give low-dose heparin D. Promote incentive spirometer use Answer: D. Promote incentive spirometer use Rational: helps keep airways open and prevent atelectasis, this strengthens skeletal muscles B-this is not indicated, C-helps prevent thrombus formation A nurse is caring for a client who is postop. Which of the following nursing interventions reduce the risk of thrombus development? Select all. A. Instruct the client not to use the Valsalva maneuver B. Apply elastic stockings C. Review lab values for total protein level D. Place pillows under the client's knees & lower extremities E. Assist the client to change position often B, E Rational: A nurse is instructing a postop client about the sequential compression device the provider has prescribed. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the teaching? A. "This device will keep me from getting sores on my skin." B. "This thing will keep the blood pumping through my leg." C. "With this thing on, my leg muscles won't get weak."