ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing internal variables that are affecting the patient's health status. Which area should the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Perception of functioning is an internal variable reflecting the patient’s view of their health and capabilities, impacting health decisions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a community health program for adults at risk for cardiovascular disease. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Quitting smoking can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and improve overall health.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a sterile field. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform when opening the sterile pack?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should open the top flap of the sterile pack first by pulling it away from the body to ensure the sterile contents are not contaminated by touching the body or clothing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is calculating the total fluid intake for a client during a 4-hr period. The client consumes 1 cup of coffee, 4 oz of orange juice, 3 oz of water, 1 cup of flavored gelatin, 1 cup of tea, 5 oz of broth, and 3 oz of water. The nurse should record how many mL of intake on the client's record? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 1170
Rationale:
Total intake: 1 cup coffee (240 mL) + 4 oz juice (120 mL) + 3 oz water (90 mL) + 1 cup gelatin (240 mL) + 1 cup tea (240 mL) + 5 oz broth (150 mL) + 3 oz water (90 mL) = 1170 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is using Maslow's hierarchy to prioritize care for an anxious patient that is not eating and will not see family members. Which area should the nurse address first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to Maslow’s hierarchy, the most immediate priority is addressing physiological needs such as food. Ensuring the patient’s basic physiological needs are met, such as eating, should be the nurse's first priority.