ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is planning care for several clients. Which of the following activities should the nurse delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Administering medication to a patient with a PEG tube. LPNs are trained to administer medications and provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN. LPNs are competent in medication administration and are capable of managing patients with PEG tubes safely. This task does not require advanced assessment skills or critical thinking beyond the scope of an LPN.
A: Admission assessment of a new client - This task requires comprehensive assessment skills and critical thinking abilities which are typically within the RN scope of practice.
C: Teaching a client insulin injection technique - Patient education involving medication administration requires in-depth knowledge and counseling skills usually performed by an RN.
D: Evaluating changes to a client's pressure ulcer - Wound assessment and evaluation require advanced nursing assessment skills and critical thinking, which are typically performed by an RN.
In summary, the LPN can safely administer medications to a patient with a PEG tube as it falls within their scope of practice. The other options involve tasks
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental health disorder. The client asks about his medications and their effects. The nurse asks the client why he needs to know this. Which of the following nontherapeutic communication techniques is the nurse using?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Asking for an explanation. In this scenario, the nurse is using a nontherapeutic communication technique by asking the client why he needs to know about his medications and their effects. This response can come off as dismissive or defensive, potentially making the client feel invalidated or unheard. By not directly addressing the client's question and instead questioning the client's motives for asking, the nurse is not fostering open communication or addressing the client's concerns. Asking for an explanation can hinder the therapeutic relationship and create barriers to effective communication. The other choices (B: Changing the subject, C: Behaving defensively, D: Arguing) are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the nurse's specific communication technique in this situation.
Question 3 of 5
Which activity related to respiratory health is an example of tertiary health promotion and illness prevention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because administering a nebulized bronchodilator to a client who is short of breath falls under tertiary health promotion by managing symptoms and preventing complications in an individual already diagnosed with a respiratory condition. This intervention focuses on improving the client's quality of life and reducing the impact of the disease.
Choices A and D are related to primary prevention by educating and advocating for behaviors that prevent respiratory issues before they occur.
Choice B involves secondary prevention by diagnosing a respiratory condition early to prevent further progression.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states, 'I have got to get out of this hospital! They have found my address and are coming for my family!' The nurse responds, 'Don't worry, no one will harm your family.' Which of the following types of communication breakdown does this response represent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Offering false reassurance. By telling the client, "Don't worry, no one will harm your family," the nurse is providing false reassurance without addressing the client's underlying concerns. This can invalidate the client's feelings and exacerbate their anxiety. It is crucial for the nurse to acknowledge the client's fears and provide support without dismissing or downplaying them.
Incorrect choices:
A: Showing disapproval - The nurse is not expressing disapproval towards the client's concerns.
C: Providing a passive response - The nurse's response is not passive but rather attempting to reassure the client.
D: Offering sympathy - The nurse's response does not convey sympathy but rather false reassurance.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is delegating client care assignments for the shift. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Measuring and recording intake and output is a task that can be safely delegated to an assistive personnel (AP) as it does not require critical thinking or clinical judgment. APs are trained to perform basic tasks like this under the supervision of a nurse. This task involves following a standardized procedure and does not involve interpretation or assessment.
Choices B, C, and D involve higher-level nursing responsibilities that require clinical judgment and critical thinking, making them inappropriate for delegation to an AP. Teaching about low-sodium foods (
B) requires education and counseling skills, evaluating pain relief (
C) involves assessment and decision-making, and performing wound irrigation (
D) requires technical skills and assessment of the wound condition.