ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a staff nurse performing a wound irrigation for a client who has a pressure injury. Which of the following actions by the staff nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A syringe with a catheter provides controlled irrigation, cleaning the wound effectively. One pair of gloves risks contamination, 5-min analgesia is too short, and cold solution causes discomfort.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to teach a female client about osteoporosis prevention. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking (30 min, 3-5 times/week) is a weight-bearing exercise that boosts bone density, reducing osteoporosis risk. Water aerobics lacks sufficient impact, lean body mass may increase risk if underweight, and vitamin B12 isn’t directly linked—calcium and vitamin D are key.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collaborating with a risk management team about potential legal issues involving client care. The nurse should identify that which of the following situations is an example of negligence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering medication without identifying the client is negligence, failing standard care and risking harm. Lack of consent is ethical, restraint may be rights-related, and discussion breaches confidentiality—not negligence.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for an older adult client who has depression and has stopped taking their medication. The client tells the nurse, 'I want to die now that my partner is gone.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Directly asking about self-harm assesses suicide risk, a priority given the client’s statement. Exploring partner loss, deferring to the provider, or focusing on medication non-adherence delays immediate safety assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is at risk for falls to a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A night light improves visibility, reducing fall risk. A distant table limits access, full side rails risk entrapment, and 18°C isn’t a fall prevention standard.