ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided weakness following a stroke. Which of the following findings is the nurse’s priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent coughing while eating suggests aspiration risk, a priority due to potential pneumonia in stroke patients. Leaning indicates balance issues, low intake needs monitoring, and BP is elevated but not critical.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery.
Exhibit 1
Medical History
0800:
Client has a history of malnutrition, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes mellitus.
Mini Nutritional Assessment screening tool score of 7 points (0 to 14 points)
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for delayed wound healing? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,C,E,F
Rationale: A: Diabetes impairs healing via poor circulation. C: Low prealbumin signals malnutrition. E: Low MNA score (7) indicates nutritional risk. F: Malnutrition delays tissue repair. B and D aren’t direct factors unless vascular complications exist.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has left lower-lobe atelectasis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for postural drainage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Right lateral Trendelenburg elevates the left lower lobe, using gravity to drain secretions. Low-Fowler’s, right-side elevation, and prone positions don’t target this area effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to teach a female client about osteoporosis prevention. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking (30 min, 3-5 times/week) is a weight-bearing exercise that boosts bone density, reducing osteoporosis risk. Water aerobics lacks sufficient impact, lean body mass may increase risk if underweight, and vitamin B12 isn’t directly linked—calcium and vitamin D are key.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client about reducing the risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking three times weekly, a weight-bearing exercise, boosts bone density. Avoiding sun reduces vitamin D, decreasing dairy cuts calcium, and 250 mg calcium is too low—older adults need 1000-1200 mg daily.