ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client. Which of the following factors places the client at risk for cardiovascular disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metabolic syndrome (
C) (e.g., hypertension, high sugar) directly increases cardiovascular risk. Hypotension (
A) doesn’t, sports (
B) reduce risk, and alcohol history (
D) isn’t a primary factor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer several medications via an NG tube to a client who is receiving a continuous tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flushing with 5 mL sterile water (
A) clears the tube, preventing clogs and interactions. Mixing (
B) or combining with formula (
C) risks precipitation, and warm water dilution (
D) isn’t standard for all drugs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to provide tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Securing with a hook-and-loop collar (
D) ensures stability safely. Clean gloves (
A) risk infection (sterile needed), hydrogen peroxide (
B) irritates, and cutting gauze (
C) risks fiber inhalation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client about reducing the risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking three times weekly (
C) builds bone density. 250 mg calcium (
A) is too low, less dairy (
B) reduces calcium, and no sun (
D) limits vitamin D.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client. Which of the following factors places the client at risk for cardiovascular disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metabolic syndrome (
C) (e.g., hypertension, high sugar) directly increases cardiovascular risk. Hypotension (
A) doesn’t, sports (
B) reduce risk, and alcohol history (
D) isn’t a primary factor.