ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. The client states, 'I am not giving up. I want as much treatment as possible.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contacting the provider (
D) respects the client’s wish for treatment. Enjoyment (
A) dismisses, time left (
B) discourages, and hospice (
C) assumes surrender.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client about reducing the risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking three times weekly (
C) builds bone density. 250 mg calcium (
A) is too low, less dairy (
B) reduces calcium, and no sun (
D) limits vitamin D.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to provide tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Securing with a hook-and-loop collar (
D) ensures stability safely. Clean gloves (
A) risk infection (sterile needed), hydrogen peroxide (
B) irritates, and cutting gauze (
C) risks fiber inhalation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about safety considerations to an older adult client who lives at home. The client has heart failure and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A bathroom light (
B) prevents falls, a key safety concern with diuretic-induced nocturia. Hot baths (
A) risk dehydration, weekly weighing (
C) is too infrequent, and evening dosing (
D) increases fall risk.
Question 5 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.