ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. While the nurse is witnessing the client's signature, the client states, "I trust my doctor, but I don't understand what is meant by resecting my intestines." Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Notifying the provider ensures the client receives a clear explanation from the healthcare provider confirming informed consent. Providing brochures or describing the surgery may not address the client's specific concerns adequately and an incident report is unnecessary as no error occurred.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the Braden scale. Which of the following responses by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Braden scale assesses six elements (sensory perception moisture activity mobility nutrition friction/shear) to predict pressure injury risk. The scoring range is 1-4 for most elements age is not directly measured and lower scores indicate higher risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for an adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the tourniquet below the insertion site distends veins aiding catheter insertion. Dependent positioning may not help cool compresses are not standard and distal sites are preferred to preserve proximal veins.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is documenting client care. Which of the following abbreviations should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SQ is a standard recognized abbreviation for subcutaneous in healthcare documentation. "O SS and BRP" are ambiguous or non-standard risking miscommunication in medical records.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who is to undergo a total laryngectomy. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reviewing the use of an artificial larynx is the priority to ensure immediate post-surgery communication addressing the client's functional needs after losing natural speech. Support sessions reading ability and esophageal speech are secondary considerations.