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 of both the bed and wheelchair ensures stability during the transfer preventing movement that could lead to falls or injuries.
Choice A prioritizes nurse comfort over client safety which is inappropriate.
Choice B may be excessive unless the client’s condition requires it.
Choice C is incorrect as a 90° angle complicates pivoting and increases fall risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class of older adults about the expected physiologic changes of aging. Which of the following changes should the nurse include in the discussion?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Glare sensitivity (
A) disc dehydration (
B) decreased cough reflex (
D) and reduced bladder capacity (E) are age-related changes.
Choice C is incorrect as systolic BP often increases.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires droplet precautions. Which of the following personal protective equipment should the nurse wear when setting up the client's meal tray?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A mask (
C) is required for droplet precautions to protect against respiratory droplets. Other PPE is not typically needed for this task.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing indications for urinary catheterization with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following indications should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Residual urine measurement (
A) perineal wound protection (
B) and urinary retention relief (
C) are valid indications.
Choices D and E increase infection risk.
Question 5 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.