ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing the skin of a client who has worked outdoors for the past 20 years. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A change in a mole’s appearance may indicate skin cancer a potentially life-threatening condition requiring urgent evaluation. Skin tags discolored areas or atrophic fingers are less immediately concerning.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing the skin of a client who has worked outdoors for the past 20 years. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A change in a mole’s appearance may indicate skin cancer a potentially life-threatening condition requiring urgent evaluation. Skin tags discolored areas or atrophic fingers are less immediately concerning.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and requires assistance with morning ADLs. Which of the following interprofessional team members should the nurse consult?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An occupational therapist specializes in assisting with ADLs addressing the client’s needs for morning activities post-stroke. Physical therapists focus on mobility dieticians on nutrition and speech pathologists on communication/swallowing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the care of a client who has a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse Indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the client in a private room is a key contact precaution for MRSA to prevent transmission. Gloves are removed before gowns masks for visitors are not standard and N95 masks are for airborne precautions not contact-based MRSA.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has colon cancer and is scheduled for a colon resection with a possible colostomy. Before the procedure,the client tells the nurse I'm worried about that bag. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reflecting the client’s concern (“You are worried about having to wear a colostomy bag?”) shows empathy and encourages discussion reducing anxiety. Other responses dismiss or deflect the client’s immediate emotional needs.