ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is teaching a client about home safety. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Using grab bars enhances safety while bathing. Having a fire escape plan contributes to home safety. Checking medication expiration dates ensures safe and effective use. Setting the water heater to 140 degrees Fahrenheit may pose a scalding risk. Applying tape to electrical cords is not a safe practice and does not indicate an understanding of safety precautions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to Include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bowel cleansing isn’t needed for IVP. Metal objects must be removed to avoid imaging interference. Oral contrast isn’t used; IV contrast is standard. Suprapubic pain monitoring is post-procedure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for extremity restraints to both wrists. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Assessing skin ensures circulation. Bed rails risk entrapment. Lowest bed position prevents falls. Padding protects skin. Two fingers, not three, ensure proper restraint fit.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is prioritizing care for a client. Which of the following procedures should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Catheter care, feeding, and wound irrigation are important but secondary to airway management. Endotracheal suctioning ensures a patent airway, critical for oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to reposition a client who has a lower back injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rolling as one unit maintains spinal alignment, preventing further injury. Flexing knees or placing arms at sides aids comfort but isn’t primary. Positioning on the bed side aids movement but isn’t critical.