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ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 Questions
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A nurse is caring for an infant who is to undergo surgery. The nurse should identify that which of the following individuals should sign the consent form?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The infant’s 17-year-old mother as the legal guardian can sign the consent form as minors are authorized to make decisions for their children in many jurisdictions. Providers grandparents or siblings lack this authority.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who is to undergo a total laryngectomy. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reviewing the use of an artificial larynx is the priority to ensure immediate post-surgery communication addressing the client's functional needs after losing natural speech. Support sessions reading ability and esophageal speech are secondary considerations.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing the skin of a client who has worked outdoors for the past 20 years. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A change in a mole’s appearance may indicate skin cancer a potentially life-threatening condition requiring urgent evaluation. Skin tags discolored areas or atrophic fingers are less immediately concerning.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a newly prescribed hearing aid. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leaving the battery in the hearing aid when not in use conserves battery life and prevents damage. Annual replacement vague time increases or maximum volume settings are incorrect or harmful.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the Braden scale. Which of the following responses by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Braden scale assesses six elements (sensory perception moisture activity mobility nutrition friction/shear) to predict pressure injury risk. The scoring range is 1-4 for most elements age is not directly measured and lower scores indicate higher risk.