ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake 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: C
Rationale: Occupational therapists (
C) specialize in ADLs like feeding, ideal for this client. Physician assistants (
A) focus on medical care, physical therapists (
B) on mobility, and social workers (
D) on psychosocial support.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who can only bear weight on one leg how to ambulate using crutches. Which of the following crutch gaits should the nurse plan to instruct the client to use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Three-point gait (
A) suits one-leg weight-bearing, advancing crutches with the affected leg. Two-point (
B) and four-point (
C) need bilateral weight, swing-through (
D) is for non-weight-bearing.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a staff nurse performing a wound irrigation for a client who has a pressure injury. Which of the following actions by the staff nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A syringe with catheter (
B) ensures safe, controlled irrigation. One glove pair (
A) risks contamination, 5-min analgesia (
C) is too late, and cold solution (
D) causes discomfort.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is on bed rest. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the client's risk of developing a pressure injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping heels off the mattress (
D) prevents pressure injuries using relief devices. Repositioning every 2 hr (not 4,
A), 30° max elevation (not 60°,
B), and no massaging (
C) are correct practices.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about reducing the adverse effects of immobility. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hourly ankle/knee exercises (
D) improve circulation and mobility. Breath-holding (
A) increases pressure, 4-hour repositioning (
B) is too infrequent, and removing stockings (
C) risks clots.