ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is documenting in a client's health record using the subjective, objective, assessment, and plan (SOAP) charting model. Which of the following information should be included in the subjective component?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Client-reported chest pain is subjective, unlike nitroglycerin administration, blood pressure, or skin appearance, which are objective.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is documenting in a client's health record using the subjective, objective, assessment, and plan (SOAP) charting model. Which of the following information should be included in the subjective component?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Client-reported chest pain is subjective, unlike nitroglycerin administration, blood pressure, or skin appearance, which are objective.
Question 3 of 5
What is an important strategy for fall prevention in older adults?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular exercise improves strength and balance, reducing fall risk, unlike removing all rugs, drowsy medications, or limiting social activities.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a cloudy, opaque area over the lens of one eye. The nurse should identify that this is a manifestation of which of the following visual impairments?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cloudy lens indicates cataracts, unlike macular degeneration (central vision loss), diabetic retinopathy (retinal vessel damage), or glaucoma (peripheral vision loss).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is documenting client care including only unexpected findings related to the client's condition. Which of the following documentation methods is the nurse utilizing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Charting by exception documents only deviations from the norm, unlike POMR, DAR, or SOAP, which include comprehensive data.