ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about alternative medicine. The nurse should include that which of the following practices uses diluted substances to stimulate the body to heal itself? A. Homeopathy B. Ayurveda C. Naturopathy D. Functional medicine The nurse should include that which of the following practices uses diluted substances to stimulate the body to heal itself?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Homeopathy uses highly diluted substances to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. Ayurveda focuses on balance, naturopathy on broad natural remedies, and functional medicine on personalized integrative approaches, none emphasizing dilution.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse does not take a client's apical heart rate, but documents that it was taken in the client's electronic health record (EHR). Which of the following terms describes the nurse's actions? A. Libel B. Slander C. Battery D. Falsification Which of the following terms describes the nurse's actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Falsification involves documenting false information, as the nurse did not take the heart rate. Libel and slander involve defamation, and battery involves physical harm.
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Medication Administration Record
• Metformin 500 mg BID
• Amlodipine 10mg OD
• Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg OD
• Prednisone 10 mg OD
History and Physical
• 1 week before procedure:
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Hypertension
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Smokes 2 pack cigarettes/day for 20 years
Diagnostic results
Serum glucose: 105 mg/dL (70-110 mg/dL)
HEMATOLOGICAL TESTS
Laboratory Test Results Normal range
Hemoglobin 13.8 g/dL 13-17 g/dL
White blood cell count 9,000/mm³ 4,000-11,000/mm³
Platelets 354 x 109/L 150-450 x 109/L
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure.Exhibits: The nurse is reviewing the client's electronic medical record. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for a surgical complication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E,F
Rationale: Smoking impairs healing and respiratory function, prednisone suppresses immunity, and diabetes increases infection and healing risks. Normal WBC and metformin are not direct risks.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preoperative teaching for a client. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect? A. Reduced postoperative respiratory function B. Increase in postoperative pain C. Reduced postoperative anxiety D. Increased length of postoperative care in the health care facility Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preoperative teaching reduces anxiety by preparing clients. It does not reduce respiratory function, increase pain, or extend hospital stays.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preparing a teaching plan for a client about hand hygiene. The nurse should identify that which of the following actions is part of the planning step? A. Demonstrate hand hygiene for the client B. Ask the client to demonstrate hand hygiene. C. Identify teaching strategies about hand hygiene for the client D. Determine the client's motivation to learn about hand hygiene. Which of the following actions is part of the planning step?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying teaching strategies is part of planning. Demonstration is implementation, asking to demonstrate is evaluation, and assessing motivation is assessment.