ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and must learn how to do his own finger stick blood sugar analysis as part of his treatment. The client has been sullen and uncommunicative since receiving the diagnosis. How can the nurse best increase the client's motivation to learn?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging the client's participation each time the procedure is performed can increase motivation by involving the client actively in their care fostering confidence and ownership. Other options such as performing the procedure for the client or teaching others may reduce the client's engagement and sense of responsibility.
Question 2 of 5
A client is experiencing hypoxia. The nursing diagnosis that would be appropriate is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anxiety is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a client experiencing hypoxia as hypoxia can cause shortness of breath and difficulty breathing leading to feelings of anxiety. Hypothermia nausea and pain are not directly related to hypoxia which primarily affects oxygenation and can trigger psychological responses like anxiety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is conducting an assessment on a client diagnosed with narcolepsy. The nurse should anticipate which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Narcolepsy is characterized by symptoms such as hallucinations at the onset of sleep sleep apnea and sudden attacks of sleep. These are common findings in clients with narcolepsy unlike a lack of REM sleep or the urge to move legs which are not typically associated with this condition.
Question 4 of 5
A client is hospitalized with numerous acute health problems. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs model,which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as being the highest priority for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs physiological needs such as food water and shelter are the most basic and must be met before higher-level needs. The nursing diagnosis of Altered Nutrition Less Than Body Requirements related to the inability to absorb nutrients addresses a fundamental physiological need and is the highest priority. Other diagnoses address safety and psychological needs which are secondary to physiological needs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is educating women on the need for calcium to prevent bone loss. What level of prevention does this represent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention refers to actions taken to prevent the occurrence of a disease or condition. In this case the nurse is educating women on the need for calcium to prevent bone loss which is an example of primary prevention. By providing information on how to maintain strong bones and prevent bone loss the nurse is helping to reduce the risk of conditions such as osteoporosis before they develop.