ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia. When assisting the client during breakfast, which of the following actions by the client indicates the nurse should intervene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a straw increases aspiration risk in dysphagia by bypassing oral control. A 90° bed position, frequent breaks, and chin tucking are appropriate for safe swallowing.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is caring for a client who has a chronic illness and recently moved in with their adult child. Which of the following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse that the client has adapted to their new situational role?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Desiring independence or reluctance to ask for help suggests incomplete adaptation. Enjoying others’ cooking indicates acceptance of support. Uncertainty about daily activities shows adjustment challenges.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for an older adult client who has depression and has stopped taking their medication. The client tells the nurse, 'I want to die now that my partner is gone.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advising to discuss with the provider doesn't address the immediate concern of potential harm. Asking about thoughts of self-harm assesses the client's immediate safety. Inquiring about medication discontinuation is important but not as urgent as addressing suicidal ideation. While understanding the relationship is important, it's not the priority when a client expresses suicidal thoughts.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform an anthropometric assessment on a client. Which of the following client data should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory rate, orientation, and pain aren’t anthropometric. Weight is a key anthropometric measure, assessing body mass.
Question 5 of 5
A newly licensed nurse has forgotten their password and asks another nurse to access the computer system for them so they can document care before transferring the client to another unit. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Involving the supervisor may not be necessary when password recovery options exist. Having another nurse document risks accountability issues. Providing contact information for password recovery is appropriate and maintains security. Sharing passwords violates policy and compromises security.