ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam Study Guide 2024-2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is monitoring for the four categories of risk that have been identified in the health care environment. Which examples will alert the nurse that these safety risks are occurring?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it includes examples of safety risks that directly impact patient well-being. Wet floors unmarked can lead to slips and falls. Patient pinching fingers in the door is a physical hazard. Failure to use a lift for a patient can cause injury to both the patient and staff. Alarms not functioning properly can delay response to emergencies.
Explanation for other choices:
A: Tile floors, cold food, scratchy linen, and noisy alarms are not direct safety risks that pose immediate harm to patients.
B: Dirty floors, blocked hallways, and alarms set are not specific examples of patient safety risks.
C: Carpeted floors, ice machine empty, and call light in reach are not significant safety risks compared to the examples in choice D.
Question 2 of 5
Which activity will cause the nurse to monitor for equipment-related accidents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because using a patient-controlled analgesic pump involves complex equipment that can malfunction or be misused, leading to potential accidents like overmedication or pump failure. Monitoring is crucial to prevent harm.
Choices B and C involve routine equipment use without high risk for accidents.
Choice D is more straightforward and less prone to accidents compared to the complex analgesic pump.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is admitted and is placed on fall precautions. The nurse teaches the patient and family about fall precautions. Which action will the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because keeping the patient on fall risk until discharge ensures continuous monitoring and implementation of fall precautions. Checking on the patient once a shift (Option
A) is not enough for a high fall risk patient. Encouraging visitors in the early evening (Option
B) may distract the patient and increase the risk of falls. Placing all four side rails in the 'up' position (Option
C) can lead to entrapment and is not recommended. Keeping the patient on fall risk until discharge (Option
D) ensures consistent vigilance and preventive measures.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is inserting a urinary catheter. Which technique will the nurse use to prevent a procedure-related accident?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Surgical asepsis. This technique involves creating and maintaining a sterile field to prevent contamination during invasive procedures like catheter insertion. The nurse will use sterile gloves, drapes, and equipment to minimize the risk of infection. Pathogenic asepsis (
A) focuses on removing or destroying pathogens but may not ensure sterility. Medical asepsis (
B) aims to reduce the number of pathogens but does not achieve a sterile environment. Clean asepsis (
D) involves cleanliness but not the level of sterility required for invasive procedures.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a patient. Which action indicates the nurse is following the National Patient Safety Goals?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because using medication bar coding ensures the right medication is given to the right patient at the right time, aligning with National Patient Safety Goals to prevent medication errors. This process enhances patient safety by verifying the medication through scanning before administration.
Choice A may be a good practice, but it does not directly relate to a specific patient safety goal.
Choice B focuses on IV catheter insertion technique, which is important but not specifically related to patient safety goals.
Choice D is important for patient care but doesn't directly address medication safety.