ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is reviewing the documentation completed by a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following entries should the charge nurse recommend for revision?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Seems' is subjective; documentation should be objective, e.g., describing specific behaviors. Other entries are clear and factual.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lisinopril (ACE inhibitor). Which of the following outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lisinopril lowers blood pressure by inhibiting angiotensin II, a therapeutic effect. It doesn’t improve sexual function, raise HDL, or treat bipolar disorder.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal diagnosis and states, 'I am ready to update my will.' The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following Kubler-Ross stages of grief?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Updating a will reflects acceptance, the final Kubler-Ross stage, indicating peace with the diagnosis. Denial, anger, and bargaining involve resistance or negotiation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client for orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baseline supine BP is taken first to compare with sitting and standing readings for orthostatic changes. Other steps follow.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing passive range of motion on a client who had a stroke. The nurse should identify that passive range of motion is performed to increase which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Passive ROM maintains or increases joint flexibility in immobile clients. It doesn’t build muscle mass, bone density, or strength, which require active exercise.