ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who needs a stool specimen collected. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when obtaining the specimen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sending the specimen immediately to the lab ensures accurate analysis while the sample is fresh.
Question 2 of 5
Which type of play is most typical of the toddler stage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parallel play: Parallel play is typical of toddlers, where they play alongside each other but do not interact or play directly with each other. This is a key stage in social development where they start to notice peers but prefer independent activities. Cooperative play: Cooperative play involves children playing together with a common goal or activity. This type of play is more typical of older preschoolers and school-age children. Solitary play: Solitary play is common in infants and very young toddlers where they play alone and are not engaged with others. By the toddler stage, children often progress to parallel play. Associative play: Associative play involves children interacting and playing together, but not with a structured goal or organization. This typically develops after parallel play, around the preschool age.
Question 3 of 5
To what is a person referring when during an interview the person says,"I am a member of the sandwich generation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Has both older and younger siblings: This does not specifically relate to the 'sandwich generation' concept. Cares for children and aging parents at the same time: The term 'sandwich generation' refers to individuals who are simultaneously caring for their own children and their aging parents. There is a role reversal between parents and self: While this may occur in caregiving situations, it doesn't define the 'sandwich generation.' Assists own parents and spouse's parents: This is similar to option B but specifically refers to assisting one's own parents and the spouse's parents, not necessarily at the same time.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is creating a discharge plan. Which of the following nursing statements indicates the nurse understands when discharge planning should be implemented?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: I will begin $48 \mathrm{hr}$ before the client's discharge.' Waiting until 48 hours before discharge does not provide enough time for thorough planning, education, or addressing potential needs after discharge. 'I will begin once the client's insurance company approves discharge coverage.' Discharge planning should not depend solely on insurance approval. It needs to be proactive and begin earlier to ensure comprehensive planning and education. 'I will begin once the client's discharge order is written.' Starting discharge planning only after the discharge order is written does not allow adequate time for preparation and may result in rushed or incomplete planning. 'I will begin upon the client's admission to the facility.' Discharge planning should start at admission. Early planning ensures that all aspects of post-discharge care are considered and allows ample time for education, coordination, and addressing potential barriers to successful discharge.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has respiratory alkalosis and is hyperventilating. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breathing into a paper bag retains CO2, correcting respiratory alkalosis from hyperventilation.