ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is documenting client care. Which of the following abbreviations should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SQ is a standard recognized abbreviation for subcutaneous in healthcare documentation. "O SS and BRP" are ambiguous or non-standard risking miscommunication in medical records.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is concerned about her tobacco smoking habits and is in the contemplation stage of health behavior change. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take during this stage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the contemplation stage providing information about quitting smoking’s benefits helps the client weigh pros and cons addressing ambivalence. Planning small changes and goal-setting are suited for later stages like preparation or action.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. While the nurse is witnessing the client's signature, the client states, "I trust my doctor, but I don't understand what is meant by resecting my intestines." Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Notifying the provider ensures the client receives a clear explanation from the healthcare provider confirming informed consent. Providing brochures or describing the surgery may not address the client's specific concerns adequately and an incident report is unnecessary as no error occurred.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses to follow the provider's prescription for strict bed rest. The nurse overhears an assistive personnel (AP) tell the client,If you do not remain in bed, I will place you in restraints. The nurse should identify that the AP is committing which of the following torts?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The AP's threat to use restraints instills fear of harm constituting assault. False imprisonment requires actual restriction of movement defamation involves false statements harming reputation and battery involves physical contact none of which occurred here.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is scheduled for an allogeneic stem cell transplant. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: A negative-airflow room reduces infection risk a mask protects the immunocompromised client outside the room and protective gowns for visitors prevent pathogen transmission. A semi-private room increases infection risk and is not standard for stem cell transplant patients.