ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 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: A
Rationale: Frequent coughing while eating indicates aspiration risk, a priority due to potential for pneumonia. Elevated blood pressure, low meal consumption, and leaning are concerns but secondary to airway safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform an anthropometric assessment on a client. Which of the following client data should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory rate, orientation, and pain aren’t anthropometric. Weight is a key anthropometric measure, assessing body mass.
Extract:
Medical History
2 days before procedure:
Client takes 80 mg of aspirin PO daily for antiplatelet effects. Client performs moderate intensity exercise for 150 min each week.
Client reports an allergy to latex.
Nurses' Notes
Morning of procedure:
Client reports taking aspirin 80 mg PO this morning with a sip of water.
Diagnostic Results
• Hct 37% (37% to 47%)
• Hgb 12 g/dL (12 to 16 g/dL)
• WBC count 12,000/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3)
• Prothrombin time 21 seconds (11 to 12.5 seconds)
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure Exhibits:Select the 4 findings that require immediate follow-up.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Latex allergy is noted but not urgent now. Low hematocrit, prolonged prothrombin time, elevated WBC, and recent aspirin use indicate bleeding or infection risks, needing preoperative attention.
Extract:
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is collaborating with a risk management team about potential legal issues involving client care. The nurse should identify that which of the following situations is an example of negligence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Transfusion without consent is battery. Preventing leaving is false imprisonment. Administering medication without identification breaches duty of care, constituting negligence. Discussing care publicly is a confidentiality breach.