ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about a new medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Begin with the least important information. B. Use technical language in the educational session. C. Turn on the television in the client's room D. Provide educational material written at a 6th grade reading level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Material at a 6th-grade level ensures comprehension. Starting with less important information, using technical language, or having distractions like TV impairs learning.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetic neuropathy about foot care. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Apply lotion between the toes. B. Wash feet in hot water. C. Avoid walking barefoot D. Wear open-toed shoes Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding barefoot walking prevents injuries due to reduced sensation. Lotion between toes risks infection, hot water can burn, and open-toed shoes expose feet.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a prescription for a referral for case management services. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify is the responsibility of case management services? A. Arrange for the client to receive home health care services B. Write a prescription for the client's medications C. Perform nursing skills for the client such as dressing changes D. Provide education to the client about adverse effects of their medications Which of the following actions should the nurse identify is the responsibility of case management services?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Case management coordinates care, like arranging home health services. Prescribing, nursing skills, and education are handled by other roles.
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Vital Signs
Day 1
• Temperature 38 °C (100.4oF)
• BP 118/72 mm Hg
• Heart rate 90/min
• Respiratory rate 18/min
• Oxygen saturation 95% on room air
Day 2:
• Temperature 38.5°C (101.3 oF)
• BP 108/74 mm Hg
• Heart rate 92/min
• Respiratory rate 18/min
• Oxygen saturation 88% on room air
Nurses’ Notes
• Mucous membranes pink, skin warm and dry.
• Coughing and clearing throat when eating.
• Voice hoarse after swallowing.
• Bilateral breath sounds with wheezing heard in upper lobes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a stroke.Select all the findings that require immediate follow-up. .
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Coughing and hoarseness indicate dysphagia and aspiration risk, requiring speech therapy evaluation. Elevated temperature suggests possible infection, wheezing indicates respiratory compromise, and 88% oxygen saturation requires immediate intervention like supplemental oxygen.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about how to instill eye drops. The nurse asks the client to explain the procedure in their own words. Which of the following types of teaching methods is the nurse using? A. Lecture B. Role play C. Teach-back D. Question and answer Which of the following types of teaching methods is the nurse using?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teach-back involves the client explaining in their own words to confirm understanding. Lecture is one-way, role play is simulation, and Q&A is specific questioning.