ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about wearing medical masks. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? A. 'Discard your mask after each use.' B. Touch the front of your mask while wearing it.' C. 'Position the mask on your face with the flexible metal piece at the bottom.' D. 'Remove your mask prior to removing your gloves.' Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Masks should be discarded after each use to prevent contamination.
Touching the front risks contamination, the metal piece goes at the top for a nose seal, and gloves are removed first to minimize contamination.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a presentation about hospice care services. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to make during the presentation? A. 'During hospice care services, the client can receive their IV chemotherapy medications.' B. 'Hospice care services keep the family updated on the client's condition.' C. 'During hospice care services, the caregiver receives a break from caring for the client for personal time.' D. 'Hospice care services are initiated when the client has less than 2 years to live.' Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to make during the presentation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hospice care focuses on palliative care and family support, including keeping families updated. Chemotherapy is curative, not typical in hospice; respite care is secondary; and hospice is for a 6-month prognosis, not 2 years.
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 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 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is ordering equipment for a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following equipment should the nurse identify as being ergonomic? (Select All that Apply.) A. IV stands that are at a fixed height B. Wrist supports for computer keyboards C. Height-adjustable beds D. Standard height toilets E. Shower chairs , Which of the following equipment should the nurse identify as being ergonomic?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Wrist supports prevent strain, height-adjustable beds promote proper mechanics, and shower chairs ensure safe positioning. Fixed IV stands and standard toilets lack adjustability.