ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating women on the need for calcium to prevent bone loss. What level of prevention does this represent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary prevention refers to actions taken to prevent the occurrence of a disease or condition. In this case the nurse is educating women on the need for calcium to prevent bone loss which is an example of primary prevention. By providing information on how to maintain strong bones and prevent bone loss the nurse is helping to reduce the risk of conditions such as osteoporosis before they develop.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is taking care of a client who just lost her husband to a terminal illness. The client is refusing to believe that the loss is happening. Which of Kubler-Ross's stages of grieving is the client experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to Kubler-Ross's stages of grieving denial is the first stage. It is a defense mechanism that helps individuals cope with the overwhelming emotions associated with loss. The client’s refusal to believe her husband’s death is happening reflects denial as she is unable to accept the reality of the loss. Bargaining (
A) involves seeking ways to reverse the loss anger (
C) involves frustration and depression (
D) involves sadness none of which align with refusal to accept the loss.
Question 3 of 5
A client has the goal statement "Client will be able to state two positive aspects of rehab therapy by the end of the week." One of the following statements demonstrates that the nurse appropriately evaluated this goal.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The statement "Outcome met. The client is able to state two positive aspects of therapy by week's end" demonstrates that the nurse appropriately evaluated the goal as it confirms the client achieved the specific goal of stating two positive aspects by the end of the week. Other statements indicate partial or no achievement of the goal.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a terminal illness without an advance directive stops breathing and does not have a heartbeat. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the absence of an advance directive the nurse should call a code initiating emergency resuscitation measures to attempt to revive the client. This is the standard protocol when a client stops breathing and has no heartbeat unless a do-not-resuscitate order is in place. Other options are not appropriate in this urgent situation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has been caring for a client for several days and has assessed that he has been eating poorly during his hospitalization. Which nursing measure should the nurse implement to assist the client in improving his nutritional intake?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should encourage the client’s daughter to prepare food at home and bring it to the client. Familiar home-cooked meals may be more appetizing and culturally appropriate increasing the likelihood of the client eating. Bland meals (
B) may not stimulate appetite distractions (
C) may reduce focus on eating and large meals (
D) may overwhelm the client especially if appetite is already poor.