ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has been caring for a client for several days and has assessed that he has been eating poorly during his hospitalization. Which nursing measure should the nurse implement to assist the client in improving his nutritional intake?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should encourage the client’s daughter to prepare food at home and bring it to the client. Familiar home-cooked meals may be more appetizing and culturally appropriate increasing the likelihood of the client eating. Bland meals (
B) may not stimulate appetite distractions (
C) may reduce focus on eating and large meals (
D) may overwhelm the client especially if appetite is already poor.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty hearing conversation. What intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Facing the client during conversation allows them to see the nurse’s mouth and facial expressions aiding understanding by reducing background noise and supporting lip-reading. Other interventions may not effectively improve communication.
Question 5 of 5
A client has a history of an inconsistent fecal elimination pattern. What should the nurse instruct this client to improve this health problem?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to include more whole grains in their diet and increase water intake to improve an inconsistent fecal elimination pattern. Whole grains are high in fiber which adds bulk to stool and promotes regular bowel movements. Adequate hydration ideally 8–10 glasses of water daily keeps stools soft and easier to pass. While option B suggests 2–4 glasses increasing water intake is still beneficial though the amount is suboptimal. Spicy foods and sugar (
C) may irritate the bowel and enemas (
D) are not a long-term solution and may disrupt normal bowel function.