ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 46-year-old African-American man is in an outpatient clinic for a physical examination. His BP is 126/84 mm Hg, his BMI is 24, and he reports no previous medical problems. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Provide information about how to reduce risk factors of hypertension. This action is appropriate because the patient's blood pressure is in the prehypertensive range (126/84 mm Hg), indicating the need for preventive measures. Providing information on reducing risk factors such as maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, and stress management can help prevent the development of hypertension.
Choice A is incorrect as annual follow-up is not sufficient for a prehypertensive patient.
Choice C is incorrect as scheduling a PSA test is not indicated based on the information provided.
Choice D is also incorrect as the patient's BMI is within the normal range, so a weight loss plan may not be necessary at this time.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. The nurse should place the client on his right side in Trendelenburg position to help mobilize secretions from which of the following lung segments?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Trendelenburg position promotes drainage of secretions from specific lung segments, improving oxygenation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is attending a social gathering when another guest suddenly coughs weakly once, grasps her throat with her hands, and cannot talk. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C - Perform the Heimlich maneuver on the guest.
Rationale: The guest's inability to talk and grasping of the throat indicate a partial airway obstruction, which can lead to choking. The Heimlich maneuver is the appropriate response for a conscious choking victim to dislodge the obstruction and clear the airway, as it helps to expel the object blocking the airway. This action is crucial to prevent further complications and potentially save the guest's life.
Summary of Incorrect
Choices:
A: Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is not indicated for a conscious choking victim with a partial airway obstruction.
B: Observing the guest without taking immediate action can be dangerous as the guest is showing signs of choking.
D: Slapping the guest on the back may not effectively dislodge the object and can potentially worsen the situation by causing the object to become further lodged in the airway.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning home care for a school-age child who is awaiting discharge to home following an acute asthma attack. Which of the following growth and development stages according to Erikson should the nurse consider in the planning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C - Industry vs. inferiority
Rationale:
1. School-age children (6-12 years) are in the stage of Industry vs. Inferiority according to Erikson.
2. This stage focuses on developing a sense of competence through mastering skills and tasks.
3. Planning home care for a child in this stage should support their sense of industry and competence.
4.
Choices A, B, and D are stages that precede or follow the school-age period and are not relevant to the current developmental stage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Older adults benefit from visual and auditory aids to enhance learning and retention.