ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has left lower-lobe atelectasis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for postural drainage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Right side elevated (
C) drains left lower lobe via gravity. Prone (
A), supine (
B), and Trendelenburg (
D) don’t target this area.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and coughs frequently when swallowing. The nurse should request a referral to which of the following members of the interdisciplinary team?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Speech-language pathologist (
A) treats dysphagia. OT (
B), PT (
C), and social worker (
D) don’t specialize in swallowing.
Question 3 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: Weight (
B) is key for anthropometric assessment. Respiratory rate (
A), orientation (
C), and pain (
D) are unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to change a client's tracheostomy ties. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cutting old ties after new ones (
B) prevents dislodgement. Three fingers (
A) is too loose, quick-release (
C) is optional, neck extension (
D) risks discomfort.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse enters the room of a client who has a seizure disorder. The client is sitting in a chair and begins to experience a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Helping to the floor (
D) prevents falls, the first priority. Loosening (
A), turning (
B), and moving items (
C) follow.