ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is preparing to remove skin sutures from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cutting below the suture knot prevents external contamination and reduces infection risk.
Question 2 of 5
A young adult tells the nurse in the provider's office that he is concerned about the amount of sleep he is getting. The nurse should explain that which of the following durations is the average recommendation for sleep for a young adult?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A: 8 hr
Rationale: The recommended amount of sleep for a young adult is around 7-9 hours per night for optimal health and functioning. Option A of 8 hours falls within this range, providing adequate rest for physical and mental well-being.
Summary of other choices:
B: 11 hr - Excessive sleep duration can lead to grogginess and may not be necessary for young adults.
C: 12 hr - This amount of sleep is excessive and could indicate potential underlying health issues.
D: 14 hr - This amount of sleep is far beyond the recommended range and could be indicative of a sleep disorder or other health concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a presentation at a senior center regarding age-related changes. Which of the following should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Decreased muscle mass. With aging, individuals typically experience sarcopenia, leading to a decline in muscle mass and strength. This can result in decreased physical function and increased risk of falls. Thickened vertebral disks (
B) are not a typical age-related change and can actually contribute to back pain. Decreased chest width (
C) is not a common age-related change and may not be relevant to the audience at the senior center. Increased force of isometric contractions (
D) is not a typical age-related change and may lead to confusion as it implies increased muscle strength, which is not the case in aging.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure a client's oral temperature. The client states that he has just had some ice chips in his mouth. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Wait 30 min and return to measure the client's oral temperature. Ice chips can significantly lower oral temperature readings, leading to inaccurate results. Waiting for 30 minutes allows the ice chips to melt and the oral temperature to normalize. Providing warm water (choice
B) may also affect the temperature reading. Documenting inability to obtain an accurate reading (choice
C) is not proactive. Proceeding to measure the temperature (choice
D) without waiting may yield incorrect results.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a respiratory infection. When the client asks how the position the nurse put him in can help, the nurse should explain that lying on his left side in Trendelenburg position helps mobilize secretions from which of the following lung segments?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Postural drainage uses gravity to mobilize mucus from different lung segments, aiding in secretion clearance.