ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is on bedrest and is experiencing constipation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased fluid intake softens stools, unlike mineral oil, cold fluids, or low-fiber diets, which are less effective or harmful.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has peripheral neuropathy. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Burning sensation in feet is common in peripheral neuropathy, unlike increased temperature detection, pressure sensation loss, or hyperreflexia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports chronic pain. Which of the following actions by the nurse uses holistic nursing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deep breathing addresses physical and emotional pain aspects, unlike blood work, analgesics, or oxygen checks, which are biomedical.
Question 5 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.