ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has performed an assessment of a client scheduled for discharge to be cared for by the family. Which situation would the nurse question regarding discharge of this client to be cared for by the family?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse would question the discharge of a client to be cared for by the family if the client and family lack knowledge of the treatment regimen. Adequate understanding of the treatment regimen including medication administration wound care or device management is essential for safe and effective care at home. Without this knowledge the family may inadvertently cause harm necessitating further education or support before discharge. The other situations—sterile dressing changes feeding tube and IV medications by home health nurses—are manageable with proper training or professional support and do not inherently prevent discharge.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse manager has determined that a new staff nurse is demonstrating characteristics of a critical thinker. Which of the following did the manager observe the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: The manager observed the nurse questioning a medication order (
A) exhibiting a willingness to try alternate methods (
C) and listening with empathy (E) all of which demonstrate critical thinking. Critical thinking involves analyzing situations (
A) being open to innovative solutions (
C) and considering the client’s emotional needs (E) to make informed decisions. Cultural competence (
B) is important but not specific to critical thinking and waiting passively (
D) contradicts proactive critical thinking.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is educating a postoperative client on essential nutrition for healing. Which statement by the client would indicate a need for information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restricting the diet to only fats and carbohydrates indicates a need for further education as a balanced diet with protein vitamins and minerals is essential for postoperative healing. The other statements reflect appropriate nutritional choices for healing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is taking care of a client who just lost her husband to a terminal illness. The client is refusing to believe that the loss is happening. Which of Kubler-Ross's stages of grieving is the client experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to Kubler-Ross's stages of grieving denial is the first stage. It is a defense mechanism that helps individuals cope with the overwhelming emotions associated with loss. The client’s refusal to believe her husband’s death is happening reflects denial as she is unable to accept the reality of the loss. Bargaining (
A) involves seeking ways to reverse the loss anger (
C) involves frustration and depression (
D) involves sadness none of which align with refusal to accept the loss.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question or statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A closed-ended question can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no" or specific information. "Did you take those drugs?" is a closed-ended question as it elicits a yes/no response unlike the other options which are open-ended and encourage detailed answers.