ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake 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: D
Rationale: Right lateral Trendelenburg (
D) drains the left lower lobe using gravity. Right-side elevation (
A), supine (
B), and prone (
C) don’t target this area.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager overhears a nurse telling a client, 'I will administer your medication by injection if you don’t swallow your pills.' The nurse manager should identify that the nurse is committing which of the following torts?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assault (
A) involves a threat of harm, as in this coercive statement. Defamation (
B) harms reputation, privacy (
C) involves confidentiality, and battery (
D) requires physical contact, not yet occurred.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client about reducing the risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking three times weekly (
C) builds bone density. 250 mg calcium (
A) is too low, less dairy (
B) reduces calcium, and no sun (
D) limits vitamin D.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. The client states, 'I am not giving up. I want as much treatment as possible.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contacting the provider (
D) respects the client’s wish for treatment. Enjoyment (
A) dismisses, time left (
B) discourages, and hospice (
C) assumes surrender.
Question 5 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: Have you thought about harming yourself?' (
B) directly addresses suicidal ideation, prioritizing safety per mental health protocols. Medication cessation (
A) and partner details (
C) are secondary, and referral (
D) delays immediate assessment.