ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A community health nurse is teaching a group of clients about Kegel exercises to prevent urinary incontinence. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Contract your pelvic muscle when performing the exercises. Kegel exercises aim to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder and bowel functions. Contracting the pelvic muscles during these exercises helps to improve control over urinary incontinence. Holding your breath (
A) is not recommended as it can increase intra-abdominal pressure. Expecting improvement after 2 weeks (
C) is not accurate; it may take longer to see results. Tightening the buttocks (
D) does not target the pelvic muscles effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who is to undergo surgery. The nurse should identify that which of the following individuals should sign the consent form?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: The infant's 17-year-old mother. In most jurisdictions, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent for a minor's medical treatment. The 17-year-old mother is considered a legal guardian of the infant. The infant's provider (
A) does not have legal guardianship. The grandparent (
B) may not have legal custody. The mother's 21-year-old sibling (
D) is not a legal guardian.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to discharge a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for insulin. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to complete first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Determine whether the client can afford the insulin administration supplies. This should be the nurse's first priority because it directly impacts the client's ability to adhere to the prescribed treatment plan. If the client cannot afford the supplies, they may not be able to properly manage their diabetes, leading to serious complications. Ensuring affordability promotes client safety and adherence.
A: Making a copy of the medication reconciliation form can be done later and is not as urgent as addressing the client's financial concerns.
C: Providing the client with a contact number for a diabetes education specialist is important but addressing affordability should come first.
D: Obtaining printed information about insulin self-administration is important but not as critical as ensuring the client can afford the supplies.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a high fever. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct action is C: Give the client a sponge bath using an alcohol-water solution. This helps to reduce the client's body temperature through evaporative cooling. Alcohol evaporates quickly, enhancing heat loss. Applying a bath blanket between the client and a cooling blanket (
A) may not be as effective in reducing the client's temperature as a sponge bath. Covering the client with heavy blankets after shivering subsides (
B) may trap heat and worsen the fever. Placing ice packs on the client's neck and behind the knees (
D) may cause vasoconstriction and hinder heat loss.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the care of a client who has a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: "I will wear an N95 respirator mask when caring for the client." This is the correct choice because MRSA can be transmitted through respiratory droplets, and wearing an N95 respirator mask can help prevent the spread of the infection. Removing the gown before gloves (choice
A) is incorrect as it increases the risk of contamination. Asking visitors to wear a mask (choice
B) may be helpful but does not directly address the nurse's protection. Placing the client in a private room (choice
D) is important for isolation but does not focus on the nurse's protection.