ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a decrease in central vision. The nurse should identify that this is a manifestation of which of the following visual impairments?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Macular degeneration causes central vision loss, unlike glaucoma (peripheral), diabetic retinopathy (varied), or cataracts (cloudy vision).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about ethical principles. Which of the following is an example of autonomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing a client to choose medication timing respects autonomy, unlike administering meds, equal interventions, or keeping promises.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is immobile and is experiencing urinary retention. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urinary retention increases UTI risk, unlike obstruction (cause), proteinuria, or neurogenic bladder, which are less immediate concerns.
Question 4 of 5
What is the purpose of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: EBP integrates research, expertise, and patient preferences to improve outcomes, unlike rigid protocols, time-saving, or tradition-based care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. The nurse should recognize that which of the following methods is the most reliable source when determining the intensity of the client's pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Client self-report is the most reliable pain intensity indicator, as vital signs, procedure invasiveness, or nonverbal cues may not accurately reflect pain.