ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake

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?

A. The client's blood pressure is 142/94 mm Hg.B. The client coughs frequently while eating.C. The client leans to the left side while sitting.D. The client is consuming 25% of their meals.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Frequent coughing while eating (
B) risks aspiration, a priority per ABCs. BP (
A), leaning (
C), and intake (
D) are less immediate.

Question 2 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?

A. I will take 250 milligrams of calcium once per day.'B. I will decrease my intake of dairy products.'C. I will walk three times per week.'D. I will avoid exposure to the sun.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Walking three times weekly (
C) builds bone density. 250 mg calcium (
A) is too low, less dairy (
B) reduces calcium, and no sun (
D) limits vitamin D.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has severe rheumatoid arthritis in her hands and is unable to feed herself. For which of the following health care team members should the nurse request a referral from the provider?

A. Physician assistantB. Physical therapistC. Occupational therapistD. Social worker

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Occupational therapists (
C) specialize in ADLs like feeding, ideal for this client. Physician assistants (
A) focus on medical care, physical therapists (
B) on mobility, and social workers (
D) on psychosocial support.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer packed RBCs to a client who has a low hemoglobin level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to the start of the infusion?

A. Check that the client has a small gauge IV catheter in place.B. Prime the client's primary IV tubing with lactated Ringer's.C. Check the blood product's compatibility with the client's blood type.D. Confirm the identity of the client with the blood bank technician.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Checking blood compatibility (
C) prevents transfusion reactions, a critical safety step. Small gauge (
A) is incorrect (large needed), lactated Ringer’s (
B) risks clotting, and technician confirmation (
D) isn’t standard.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has influenza and isolation precautions in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the spread of infection?

A. Don protective eyewear before entering the room.B. Wear a mask when working within 3 feet of the client.C. Place the client in a negative airflow room.D. Administer metronidazole.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A mask within 3 ft (
B) prevents droplet spread of influenza. Eyewear (
A) is for splashes, negative airflow (
C) is for airborne diseases, and metronidazole (
D) is irrelevant.

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