ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is caring for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following statements by a client is an indication they may be experiencing social isolation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limited outings due to pain (
D) suggest isolation. Gym use (
A), family lunches (
B), and friend visits (
C) indicate social engagement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who recently started taking an antibiotic. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is an indication of a mild allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urticaria (D, hives) is a common mild allergic reaction to antibiotics. Sore throat (
A), urinary frequency (
B), and tinnitus (
C) aren’t typical allergy signs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is ambulating a client who is unsteady. The client begins to fall. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing the client to slide down an outstretched leg (
D) safely lowers them, minimizing injury to both. Arms around (
A) risks mutual injury, staying upright (
B) or moving in front (
C) increases fall risk.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes Day 1:
1000:
• A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is inserted into left arm. Dressing dry and intact. Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout.
1200:
• Parenteral nutrition started through PICC line infusing at 75 mL/hr. Day 3:
0800:
• Client is lethargic and reports thirst and frequent urination. Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout
Diagnostic Results
Day 1:
1100:
• Chest x-ray: PICC line in superior vena cava Day 3:
0800:
• Hct 38% (37% to 47% )
• Hgb 13 g/dL (12 g/dL to 16 g/dL)
• WBC count 11,500/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3)
• Casual glucose 300 mg/dL (less than 200 mg/dL)
• Urine specific gravity 1.010 (1.005 to 1.030)
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a paralytic ileus.Exhibits :Select words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence The findings in the client's medical record indicate ___ and ___.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Thirst, frequent urination, and glucose 300 mg/dL indicate hyperglycemia (
A). Elevated WBC (11,500/mm³) suggests infection (
B). No pneumothorax or dehydration signs noted.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is considering placing wrist restraints on a client who has cognitive deficits and has pulled out their IV catheter. Before using wrist restraints, which of the following actions must the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Attempting less restrictive alternatives (
D) is the first step, per least-restrictive principles, before restraints. Prescription (
A), documentation (
B), and explanation (
C) follow if needed.