ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Exams Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: BPH causes prostate enlargement, obstructing the urethra and leading to difficulty starting urine flow, weak stream, and hesitancy. Painful urination is linked to infections, urge incontinence to overactive bladder, and critically elevated PSA to prostate cancer or other conditions, not necessarily BPH.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse instructs a class of older adult women about Kegel exercises. In which of the following urinary conditions would Kegel exercises be effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kegel exercises strengthen pelvic floor muscles, reducing stress incontinence by supporting the bladder during activities like coughing. Functional incontinence is due to mobility issues, urinary retention requires other interventions, and fecal incontinence isn’t addressed by Kegels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports back pain. The nurse asks the client to rate the pain on a scale of 0 to 10. The nurse is using which of the following components of the PQRST mnemonic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the PQRST mnemonic, 'S' stands for Severity. Asking the client to rate pain on a 0-10 scale assesses the intensity of the pain, providing a baseline for pain management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morning headaches are common in obstructive sleep apnea due to intermittent hypoxia and hypercapnia. Nausea, hypotension, and constipation are not typical findings.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient. Which finding will alert the nurse to a potential wound dehiscence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A patient reporting 'something has given way' is a significant indicator of potential wound dehiscence, as it suggests partial or complete separation of surgical wound layers. Chronic drainage may indicate infection or poor healing, purulent drainage suggests infection, and protrusion of organs indicates evisceration, a later stage of dehiscence, not an early warning sign.