ATI RN
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RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
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A home health nurse is conducting a home safety assessment for an older adult client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a safety risk for the client?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: A water heater at 54.4°C poses a burn risk and throw rugs are a tripping hazard for older adults.
Choices C D and E are either safe or beneficial.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing for cyanosis in a client who has dark skin. Which of the following sites should the nurse examine to identify cyanosis in this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conjunctivae (
D) are reliable for assessing cyanosis across skin tones as they are less affected by melanin. Other sites are less accurate in dark skin.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with transferring a client from the bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Locking the wheels ensures stability during the transfer minimizing the risk of falls.
Choice A prioritizes nurse comfort
Choice B may be unnecessary and
Choice C complicates pivoting increasing risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's peripheral circulation. In which of the following locations should the nurse palpate to assess the posterior tibial pulse? (Selectable areas, or "Hot Spots," are outlined in the artwork below. Select only the outlined area that corresponds to your answer.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The posterior tibial pulse is located in the lower third of the tibia just behind the medial malleolus on the inner ankle making it the correct site for palpation.
Choice A is associated with the femoral pulse
Choice B is not a pulse site and
Choice D corresponds to the dorsalis pedis pulse. Selectable areas outlined in artwork
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires cold applications with an ice bag to reduce the swelling and pain of an ankle injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying the ice bag for 30 minutes (
A) is appropriate to prevent tissue damage. Other choices risk injury or reduce effectiveness.