ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Online Practice 2023 B Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating an older adult client at risk for osteoporosis on starting a regular physical activity program. Which type of activity should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking briskly is a weight-bearing exercise that is essential for maintaining bone mass, which can help to prevent osteoporosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client whose left leg is in a cast on how to use crutches. Which statement from the client indicates they have understood the instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing crutches 12 inches in front and to the side of each foot is a correct method for using crutches. This provides stability and balance while walking.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following items should be recorded as 120 mL of fluid in the client's intake and output record?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 8 oz of ice chips is approximately equivalent to 120 mL because when ice melts, it reduces in volume by about half, so 8 oz of ice chips would melt to about 4 oz of water, which is approximately 120 mL.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a patient in a medical-surgical unit.
The patient’s current diagnoses include type 2 diabetes mellitus and a past medical history of a left below-the-knee amputation 5 years ago.
The nurse is at the patient’s bedside for a dressing change.
The patient’s heart sounds (S1 and S2) are auscultated, with a rate of 76/min. The patient’s respirations are even and regular at 16/min.
The negative pressure wound therapy dressing is removed. Granulation tissue covers the wound bed.
There is slight erythema at the wound edges. The surrounding tissue is warm to touch.
There is no odor present.
The pressure injury is 8.75 cm (3.5 in) in diameter and 2.5 cm (1 in) at the deepest point.
There are two tunnels measuring 5 cm (2 in) and 3 cm (1.2 in). The dressing is reapplied and sealed.
The intermittent pressure setting is at 125 mm Hg. The patient reports pain as a 2 on a scale from 0 to 10 and tolerated the procedure well.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings indicate an improvement in the patient's condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Granulation tissue covering the wound bed is a positive sign of wound healing. It consists of new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that develop in the wound bed as part of the body's response to injury.
Extract:
A nurse is examining a patient’s medication prescription which states, “digoxin 0.25 by mouth daily.”.
Question 5 of 5
Which component of the prescription should the nurse confirm with the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The dosage of the medication, '0.25', is not specified in terms of units (e.g., milligrams, micrograms). This could lead to errors in medication administration.