ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with transferring a client from the bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Locking the wheels ensures stability during the transfer minimizing the risk of falls.
Choice A prioritizes nurse comfort
Choice B may be unnecessary and
Choice C complicates pivoting increasing risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a pressure ulcer. The nurse should identify an elevation in which of the following laboratory values as an indication that the client has developed an infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated WBC count (
B) indicates infection due to immune response. Other values are not specific to infection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following situations requires that the nurse wear gloves?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Oral care (
A) urine handling (
B) and ostomy care (E) involve potential exposure to infectious materials requiring gloves.
Choices C and D do not.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a decreased level of consciousness. The client is receiving continuous enteral feedings via a gastrostomy tube due to an inability to swallow. Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed 30° to 45° is the priority to prevent aspiration a significant risk in clients with decreased consciousness.
Choices A B and D are important but secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation. Which of the following should the nurse discuss as causes of constipation?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Ignoring urges (
B) low fluid intake (
C) and excessive laxative use (E) cause constipation.
Choices A and D prevent it.