ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose parent has died. The client asks the nurse, 'Why do I feel relief now that my dad is gone?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging the client to express their feelings fosters therapeutic communication and helps with grief processing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a 40-year-old female client about preventive health screenings. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: I will need to have a mammogram every year now. This is the correct choice because mammograms are recommended for women starting at age 40 to screen for breast cancer. Annual mammograms help detect any abnormalities early, improving the chances of successful treatment.
Choice A is incorrect because skin checks for cancer should be done annually, not every 5 years.
Choice C is incorrect as the first colonoscopy is recommended at age 50, not 65.
Choice D is incorrect as there is no specific recommendation for uterine cancer screening every 2 years.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a client who has malnutrition resulting from a chronic illness. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Depigmented hair is a sign of protein deficiency, often seen in malnutrition.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a severe traumatic brain injury 3 weeks ago, remains unconscious, and is unlikely to recover. While bathing the client, the assistive personnel (AP) talks to him about current events. The client's partner asks the nurse why the AP talks to the client. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patients in comatose states may still hear and process auditory stimuli, so speaking to them is beneficial.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has narcolepsy. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: B, C
Rationale: Narcolepsy is characterized by sudden sleep attacks and hallucinations during the transition between sleep and wakefulness.