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 charge nurse is observing a staff nurse performing a wound irrigation for a client who has a pressure injury. Which of the following actions by the staff nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A syringe with a catheter (
B) ensures controlled irrigation, removing debris safely. Cold solution (
A) causes discomfort, one glove pair (
C) risks contamination, and 5-minute analgesia (
D) is too late for effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing an eye assessment for a newly admitted client. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Outward-curling eyelashes (
C) are normal. Pupils are 3-5 mm (
A), blinking is 15-20 times/min (
B), and corneas are clear (D, not opaque).
Question 4 of 5
A home health nurse is performing a fall risk assessment for an older adult client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential fall risk in the home?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antihypertensives (
D) can cause hypotension and dizziness, increasing fall risk. Secured wires (
A) and rubber soles (
B) reduce risk, and 20/40 vision (
C) is mildly impaired but less critical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a sputum specimen from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morning collection (
C) captures overnight sputum accumulation for better yield. Sterile gloves (
A) aren’t needed (clean suffice), sterile containers (
B) are required (not clean), and mouthwash (
D) interferes.