ATI RN
ATI RN VATI Fundamentals S 2019 Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an expected physiological change associated with aging?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased peripheral circulation is expected in aging due to less elastic narrowed blood vessels causing cold extremities and delayed healing. Sensitivity to touch and appetite decrease while airway resistance increases.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing data in a client's medical record. Which of the following information should the nurse expect to find in the discharge summary section?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The discharge summary includes a list of community resources to support post-discharge care such as follow-up services. Emergency contact and demographic data are in admission records and intake/output summaries are in daily nursing notes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has coronary artery disease and has a BMI of 30. Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement first to develop teaching that promotes lifestyle changes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Establishing mutual learning goals fosters partnership and aligns teaching with client needs increasing lifestyle change success. Assessing knowledge identifying resources and scheduling sessions follow goal-setting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is using a Doppler ultrasound stethoscope to assess the pedal pulses of a client who has peripheral vascular disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moving the probe until a whooshing sound (Doppler sound) is heard confirms blood flow accurately assessing pedal pulses. Firm pressure risks compressing vessels the exterior ankle is not ideal and a 30° angle is not standard for Doppler use.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to assist a client who has left-sided weakness to ambulate using a gait belt. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting for 60 seconds prevents orthostatic hypotension ensuring safe ambulation. Walking on the right side is incorrect (should be left) looking down risks falls and the gait belt goes around the waist not chest.