ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about physiological changes to hearing in older adult clients. Which of the following should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Presbycusis reduces high-frequency hearing, unlike thinner tympanic membranes, decreased tinnitus, or reduced ear wax, which are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
What is the correct way to use a cane while walking?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Holding the cane on the opposite side of the affected leg maximizes stability, unlike same-side, behind, or middle positions, which reduce support.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about alternative medicine. The nurse should include that which of the following practices is based on a balance of the body, mind, and spirit to prevent disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ayurveda emphasizes body, mind, and spirit balance for disease prevention, unlike homeopathy, naturopathy, or functional medicine, which focus elsewhere.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is an essential component of patient safety in healthcare settings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adhering to infection control protocols prevents healthcare-associated infections, unlike untrained technology use, staffing ratios alone, or prioritizing satisfaction over safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about ethical principles. Which of the following is an example of autonomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing a client to choose medication timing respects autonomy, unlike administering meds, equal interventions, or keeping promises.