ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and coughs frequently when swallowing. The nurse should request a referral to which of the following members of the interdisciplinary team?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Speech-language pathologists (
C) treat swallowing issues post-stroke. Occupational (
A) aids ADLs, physical (
B) mobility, and social workers (
D) psychosocial needs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to change a client's tracheostomy ties. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cutting old ties after securing new ones (
B) prevents tube dislodgement. Three fingers (
A) is too loose, quick-release (
C) is optional, and neck extension (
D) risks discomfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has significant issues with ascites related to end-stage liver disease. Which of the following precautions is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slow walking (
C) prevents falls due to ascites-related balance issues, the top safety concern. Pillows (
A) aid comfort, undergarments (
B) are irrelevant, and exercise limits (
D) are excessive.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing a fluid volume excess?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dependent edema (
A) signals fluid excess in cirrhosis. High sodium (
B) and thirst (
D) suggest deficit, and thready pulse (
C) isn’t specific.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has influenza and isolation precautions in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the spread of infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A mask within 3 ft (
B) prevents droplet spread of influenza. Eyewear (
A) is for splashes, negative airflow (
C) is for airborne diseases, and metronidazole (
D) is irrelevant.