ATI RN
ATI Nur 237 Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse formulates several nursing diagnoses then prioritizes using Maslow's hierarchy. What nursing diagnosis should have the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maslow’s hierarchy prioritizes physiological needs like nutrition first, as they are essential for survival and recovery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is interviewing a client who will undergo diagnostic testing. The nurse should ask about a client's potential allergies during which phase of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The assessment phase involves gathering subjective and objective data about the patient. Asking about allergies is part of the initial health history to ensure safe care planning.
Question 3 of 5
After receiving change of shift report, the nurse delegates hygiene care for the caseload of patients. Which patient should the nurse delegate to the nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This patient is stable and only needs assistance with bathing, making them appropriate for NAP delegation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assigned to four patients during a morning shift. Which patient should the nurse perform a focused assessment on first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sudden onset chest pain and shortness of breath can indicate a life-threatening condition such as myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolism. The nurse must immediately assess this patient.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse reviews a patient's health record and finds the following data. Which example includes only subjective data?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea and stomach cramps are symptoms reported by the patient and cannot be measured or observed by the nurse, making them subjective data.