ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury and needs to relearn how to use eating utensils. The nurse should refer the client to which of the following members of the interprofessional team?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Occupational therapists (
B) specialize in ADLs like eating. Social workers (
A) handle psychosocial issues, speech therapists (
C) focus on swallowing, and physical therapists (
D) address mobility.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is at risk for falls. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Secured stair carpeting (
A) prevents tripping. Paper tape (
B) is weak, furniture in hallways (
C) blocks paths, and small rugs (
D) slip when wet— increasing fall risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerve VII. Which of the following responses should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cranial nerve VII (facial nerve) controls facial expressions; a symmetrical smile (
C) indicates normal function. Pupil constriction (
A) tests cranial nerve II, tongue position (
B) tests XII, and head turning (
D) tests XI.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering an intramuscular injection to a client using the Z-track method. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulling skin laterally (
D) in Z-track seals medication in muscle, preventing leakage. Releasing early (
A) negates this, 45° (
B) is too shallow (90° typical), and quick withdrawal (
C) risks leakage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who recently started taking an antibiotic. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is an indication of a mild allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urticaria (D, hives) is a common mild allergic reaction to antibiotics. Sore throat (
A), urinary frequency (
B), and tinnitus (
C) aren’t typical allergy signs.