ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
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: C
Rationale: The 17-year-old mother (
C) can sign consent if emancipated (e.g., as a parent), as she’s legally responsible. The provider (
A) explains but doesn’t sign. Grandparents (
B) or siblings (
D) need legal guardianship or authorization, which isn’t indicated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a high fever. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sponge bath with alcohol-water solution (
C) promotes heat loss through evaporation, effectively reducing fever. A blanket with a cooling blanket (
A) reduces its effectiveness. Heavy blankets (
B) trap heat, worsening fever. Ice packs (
D) cause vasoconstriction, limiting heat loss and risking tissue damage.
Question 3 of 5
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: C
Rationale: The 17-year-old mother (
C) can sign consent if emancipated (e.g., as a parent), as she’s legally responsible. The provider (
A) explains but doesn’t sign. Grandparents (
B) or siblings (
D) need legal guardianship or authorization, which isn’t indicated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a bilateral mastectomy. The client is often tearful and avoids looking at her dressings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Identifying the impact on body image (
A) is the first step to understand the client’s emotional needs and provide support. Encouraging dressing changes (
B) or using a mirror (
D) may overwhelm her if she’s not ready. Referrals (
C) are useful later, after assessing her needs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is documenting a dressing change for a client who has a pressure injury. Which of the following entries by the nurse demonstrates correct documentation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The entry 'New dressing applied as prescribed: no drainage on old dressing' (
C) is clear, objective, and specific, meeting documentation standards. Option A is incorrect due to vague medication details (dose/route missing). Option B uses subjective terms ('seems,' 'appear'), which are inappropriate. Option D is too vague and fails to provide a current wound assessment.