ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
A client needs a test to determine the amount of residual urine. The nurse realizes that this assessment is used for which reason(s)?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: A test to determine the amount of residual urine measures the urine remaining in the bladder after voiding. This assessment helps determine the need for medications to improve bladder emptying and evaluates the amount of retained urine which can increase the risk of urinary tract infections. It is not typically used to assess fluid volume status glomerular filtration rate or the extent of renal failure.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question or statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A closed-ended question can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no" or specific information. "Did you take those drugs?" is a closed-ended question as it elicits a yes/no response unlike the other options which are open-ended and encourage detailed answers.