ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam Study Guide 2024-2025 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient for lead poisoning. Which patient is the nurse most likely assessing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B:
Toddler.
Toddlers are at higher risk for lead poisoning due to their hand-to-mouth behavior and increased exposure to lead-containing objects. Young infants are less likely to be mobile and interact with potential sources of lead. Preschoolers and adolescents have lower risk compared to toddlers due to reduced mouthing behavior.
Therefore, the nurse is most likely assessing a toddler for lead poisoning.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is performing a home assessment for safety. Which comment by the patient will cause the nurse to follow up?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because using a nonvented furnace can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly if inhaled in high concentrations. The other choices demonstrate good safety practices such as changing batteries on detectors, scheduling chimney inspections, and recognizing symptoms of heater issues. Using a nonvented furnace is the only unsafe practice mentioned, hence requiring immediate follow-up to educate the patient on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Question 3 of 5
The patient has been diagnosed with a respiratory illness and reports shortness of breath. The nurse adjusts the temperature to facilitate the comfort of the patient. At which temperature range will the nurse set the thermostat?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B (65° to 75° F) because this temperature range is generally considered comfortable for most individuals, including those with respiratory illnesses experiencing shortness of breath. This range provides a balance between being not too cold to trigger discomfort or exacerbate respiratory symptoms and not too warm to cause overheating or breathing difficulties.
Choice A (60° to 64° F) is too cold and may worsen the patient's shortness of breath by causing them to shiver or feel uncomfortable.
Choice C (15° to 17°
C) is also too cold and may lead to discomfort and potential respiratory distress.
Choice D (25° to 28°
C) is too warm and can lead to overheating, exacerbating respiratory symptoms and making breathing more difficult.
Question 4 of 5
The emergency department has been notified of a potential bioterrorism attack. Which action by the nurse is priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Manage all patients using standard precautions. This is the priority action because in a potential bioterrorism attack, the safety of healthcare staff and patients is paramount. By implementing standard precautions, the nurse can help prevent the spread of any potential bioterrorism agent to other patients or staff. Monitoring for specific symptoms (choice
A) can be important but comes after ensuring safety through infection control. Transporting patients quickly (choice
C) may increase exposure risk. Preparing for post-traumatic stress (choice
D) is important but not the priority in the immediate response to a potential bioterrorism attack.
Question 5 of 5
The patient applies sequential compression devices after going to the bathroom. The nurse checks the patient's application of the devices and finds that they have been put on upside down. Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse add to the patient's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B - Deficient knowledge
Rationale: The nurse's assessment indicates that the patient lacks the knowledge to properly apply the sequential compression devices, leading to them being put on upside down. This nursing diagnosis reflects the patient's need for education on device application to prevent potential harm.
Summary of other choices:
A: Risk for falls - Not directly related to the incorrect application of sequential compression devices.
C: Risk for suffocation - Not relevant to the situation described.
D: Impaired physical mobility - Incorrect application of devices does not necessarily indicate impaired physical mobility.