ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the advantages of electronic documentation. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: EHRs provide same-day record access, unlike decreased coordination, portals (secondary benefit), or increased duplicate tests.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on an older adult client who is experiencing age related changes. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aging causes joint stiffness due to cartilage degeneration, unlike increased balance, bone calcification, or muscle mass, which typically decrease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. The nurse should recognize that which of the following methods is the most reliable source when determining the intensity of the client's pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Client self-report is the most reliable pain intensity indicator, as vital signs, procedure invasiveness, or nonverbal cues may not accurately reflect pain.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to reposition a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing feet shoulder-width apart provides a stable base, prioritizing safety before pivoting, tightening muscles, or adjusting bed height.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about physiological changes to hearing in older adult clients. Which of the following should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Presbycusis reduces high-frequency hearing, unlike thinner tympanic membranes, decreased tinnitus, or reduced ear wax, which are incorrect.