ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection. The nurse should use which of the following strategies to prevent the transmission of the client's infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective strategy to prevent infection transmission, reducing pathogen spread from the patient.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is calculating the total fluid intake for a client during a 4-hr period. The client consumes 1 cup of coffee, 4 oz of orange juice, 3 oz of water, 1 cup of flavored gelatin, 1 cup of tea, 5 oz of broth, and 3 oz of water. The nurse should record how many mL of intake on the client's record? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 1170
Rationale:
Total intake: 1 cup coffee (240 mL) + 4 oz juice (120 mL) + 3 oz water (90 mL) + 1 cup gelatin (240 mL) + 1 cup tea (240 mL) + 5 oz broth (150 mL) + 3 oz water (90 mL) = 1170 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is using Maslow's hierarchy to prioritize care for an anxious patient that is not eating and will not see family members. Which area should the nurse address first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to Maslow’s hierarchy, the most immediate priority is addressing physiological needs such as food. Ensuring the patient’s basic physiological needs are met, such as eating, should be the nurse's first priority.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a medical unit is teaching a group of assistive personnel about handling clients’ bed linens safely. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tying linen bags securely prevents pathogen spread and maintains a clean environment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with osteoporosis and lactose intolerance. What intervention will the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring calcium intake is crucial for osteoporosis to strengthen bones, using lactose-free sources like fortified foods or supplements.