ATI RN
ATI Nur 105 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires cold applications with an ice bag to reduce the swelling and pain of an ankle injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing air in the bag prevents ice crystals and ensures even cooling, unlike direct skin contact, prolonged application, or short reapplication intervals.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an adolescent client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following client statements is a sign of cognitive distortion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: All-or-nothing' thinking (eating one candy equals eating ten) reflects cognitive distortion, unlike fitness goals, weight fears, or food rituals.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who is postpartum with her first breastfeeding experience. When the client asks how much of the nipple she should put into the newborn's mouth, which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A deep latch including nipple, areola, and breast tissue ensures effective breastfeeding, unlike relying on instinct, partial latch, or small mouth assumptions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is teaching the mother of a 4-month-old infant who has been breastfed. The mother plans to switch her infant to an iron-fortified formula. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infant iron stores deplete around 4-6 months, necessitating iron-fortified formula to prevent anemia, unlike vision, bone growth, or absorption issues.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for ambulation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to determine the client's level of strength?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pushing feet against the nurse’s palms assesses lower-extremity strength, critical for ambulation, unlike pulses, self-report, or coordination tests.