ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses treatment and asks to be discharged from the hospital against medical advice. The nurse notifies the client's provider,who tells the nurse to restrain the client if necessary to keep her from leaving the hospital. The nurse understands that restraining this client would be considered which type of civil action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restraining a client against their will (
A) constitutes false imprisonment. Other choices involve different legal violations.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an elective surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take regarding informed consent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse’s role is to witness the client’s signature verifying voluntary consent after the provider explains the procedure.
Choices A B and D are the provider’s responsibility.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer three liquid medications to a client who has an NG tube with intermittent suction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pinching the tube (
B) prevents medication loss to suction ensuring delivery. Other choices risk improper administration or interactions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired mobility. Which of the following support devices should the nurse plan to use to prevent the client from developing plantar flexion contractures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A footboard maintains feet in a dorsiflexed position preventing plantar flexion contractures.
Choice A prevents pressure ulcers
Choice C addresses hip rotation and
Choice D maintains hip alignment.
Question 5 of 5
An assistive personnel (AP) reports a client's vital signs as tympanic temperature 37.1°C (98.8°F),pulse 92/min,respiratory rate 18/min,and BP 98/58 mm Hg. Which of the following vital signs should the nurse re-measure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The BP of 98/58 mm Hg (
B) is low particularly the diastolic requiring re-measurement to ensure accuracy. Other vitals are normal.