ATI RN
ATI Nurs 2000 Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who reports stress related to homelessness. The nurse should identify that the patient is experiencing which of the following types of stressors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Socioeconomic stressors are related to a person's social and economic status. Homelessness is a clear example of a socioeconomic stressor as it is often caused by factors such as unemployment poverty and lack of affordable housing. Adventitious stressors are unexpected and often traumatic events that occur outside of the normal course of life. These could include natural disasters accidents or violent crimes. While homelessness can be traumatic it is not considered an adventitious stressor because it is related to the individual's social and economic circumstances. Developmental stressors are those that occur as a result of going through the normal stages of life such as starting school getting a job getting married having children and retiring. Homelessness is not a developmental stressor because it is not a normal or expected part of life. Cultural stressors are related to a person's cultural background and experiences. While culture can influence a person's socioeconomic status homelessness itself is not a cultural stressor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about reducing the risk for falls. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Installing handrails in the bathroom is a recommended strategy for reducing the risk of falls. Handrails provide support and stability particularly in slippery environments like the bathroom. Using a standard height toilet seat is not necessarily a recommended strategy for reducing the risk of falls. A toilet seat at an appropriate height for the individual would be more beneficial. Wearing backless shoes is not a recommended strategy for reducing the risk of falls. Shoes with good support and non-slip soles are typically recommended. Covering extension cords with a throw rug is not a recommended strategy for reducing the risk of falls. This could potentially create a tripping hazard.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is instructing a newly licensed nurse about age-related changes to vision in older adult patients. Which of the following should the nurse include as an example of an expected age-related change?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This statement is incorrect. As people age the flexibility of the lens of the eye actually decreases not increases. This can lead to conditions such as presbyopia which is difficulty focusing on close objects. As people age their depth perception can decrease. This can make it more difficult to judge distances and can increase the risk of falls. This statement is incorrect. As people age the tone of the eye muscles can decrease not increase. This can lead to conditions such as presbyopia. This statement is incorrect. As people age the natural lens of the eye can actually thicken not reduce. This can lead to conditions such as cataracts.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse overhears two assistive personnel (APs) disagreeing about patient care assignments. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates conflict resolution?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting the APs to the charge nurse may seem like an appropriate action but it does not directly address the conflict. It's important for the nurse to take an active role in conflict resolution rather than passing the responsibility to someone else. Allowing the APs to resolve their issues might be a good idea in some situations but it's not the best choice here. As a nurse it's part of your role to ensure that conflicts are resolved in a way that promotes a positive and productive work environment. By simply allowing the APs to resolve their issues you're not taking an active role in conflict resolution. Confronting the APs to discuss their argument is the best choice. This action demonstrates conflict resolution because the nurse is taking an active role in addressing the issue. By discussing the argument with the APs the nurse can help them understand each other's perspectives and find a solution that works for everyone. Telling the APs they are acting immaturely is not an effective way to resolve conflict. This approach is likely to escalate the conflict rather than resolve it. It's important to approach conflicts with a goal of understanding and resolution rather than placing blame or making judgments.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about skeletal muscles. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a function of skeletal muscles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skeletal muscles do not enable the heart to contract with each heartbeat. The heart has its own specialized muscle tissue known as cardiac muscle which allows it to contract and pump blood throughout the body. Skeletal muscles do not enable the bladder to contract during voiding. The detrusor muscle a smooth muscle found in the wall of the bladder contracts during urination to expel urine from the body. Skeletal muscles do not enable the bronchioles to dilate in the lungs. The dilation and constriction of the bronchioles are controlled by the autonomic nervous system and the smooth muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. Skeletal muscles do enable a hand to contract and form a fist. Skeletal muscles are responsible for all voluntary movements including making a fist. When you want to make a fist your brain sends a signal to the skeletal muscles in your hand and forearm telling them to contract. This pulls on the tendons connected to your fingers causing them to move and form a fist.