ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing an eye assessment for a newly admitted client. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Outward-curling eyelashes are normal. A blink rate of 30–35 is high. Pupils of 8–9 mm suggest dilation, not normal. Opaque corneas indicate pathology.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to set up a sterile field. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding the bottle with the label in the palm prevents contamination from dripping solution. Pouring outside the field risks contamination. The field should be above waist level. The outermost flap opens away to maintain sterility.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for an older adult client who has depression and has stopped taking their medication. The client tells the nurse, 'I want to die now that my partner is gone.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advising to discuss with the provider doesn't address the immediate concern of potential harm. Asking about thoughts of self-harm assesses the client's immediate safety. Inquiring about medication discontinuation is important but not as urgent as addressing suicidal ideation. While understanding the relationship is important, it's not the priority when a client expresses suicidal thoughts.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to provide postmortem care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bright lights may be discomforting for the family. Inviting the family to assist in washing can aid grieving. Removing dentures isn’t standard practice. Leaving eyes open may be distressing and isn’t typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is prioritizing care for a client. Which of the following procedures should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Catheter care, feeding, and wound irrigation are important but secondary to airway management. Endotracheal suctioning ensures a patent airway, critical for oxygenation.