ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe rheumatoid arthritis in her hands and is unable to feed herself. For which of the following health care team members should the nurse request a referral from the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Occupational therapists help with ADLs like feeding, offering adaptive tools for rheumatoid arthritis. Social workers address psychosocial needs, PAs manage medical care, and PTs focus on mobility.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is teaching a client about home safety. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: A: Grab bars prevent falls. B: Fire plans ensure safety. E: Checking expiration dates ensures medication efficacy. C: 140°F risks scalding (120-130°F is safer). D: Taping cords is unsafe—replace them.
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: A
Rationale: Walking three times weekly, a weight-bearing exercise, boosts bone density. Avoiding sun reduces vitamin D, decreasing dairy cuts calcium, and 250 mg calcium is too low—older adults need 1000-1200 mg daily.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about safety considerations to an older adult client who lives at home. The client has heart failure and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaving a bathroom light on reduces fall risk from nocturia (due to diuretic). Weekly weighing misses fluid retention (daily is needed), evening dosing disrupts sleep, and hot baths risk hypotension.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for the client and their caregiver. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,F,G
Rationale: B: Tapering prednisone prevents adrenal insufficiency. C: Adjusting oxygen aids breathing (with guidance). F: Morning dosing aligns with cortisol rhythm. G: Keeping oxygen 8 feet from heat prevents fire hazards. A, D, E lack specific support from the MAR.