ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for extremity restraints to both wrists. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Padding (
B) prevents injury, lowest bed position (
D) reduces fall risk, and assessing skin (E) monitors circulation. Bed rails (
A) risk injury, and two fingers (not three,
C) ensure proper fit.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to teach a female client about osteoporosis prevention. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking 30 min 3-5 times/week (
A) is weight-bearing, boosting bone density. Water aerobics (
B) is less effective, lean mass (
C) is vague, and B12 (
D) isn’t osteoporosis-related.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided weakness following a stroke. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent coughing while eating (
B) risks aspiration, a priority per ABCs. BP (
A), leaning (
C), and intake (
D) are less immediate.
Question 4 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: Have you thought about harming yourself?' (
B) directly addresses suicidal ideation, prioritizing safety per mental health protocols. Medication cessation (
A) and partner details (
C) are secondary, and referral (
D) delays immediate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager overhears a nurse telling a client, 'I will administer your medication by injection if you don’t swallow your pills.' The nurse manager should identify that the nurse is committing which of the following torts?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assault (
A) involves a threat of harm, as in this coercive statement. Defamation (
B) harms reputation, privacy (
C) involves confidentiality, and battery (
D) requires physical contact, not yet occurred.