ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pain as a result of a pressure injury to the sacrum. Which of the following nonpharmacological interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Music (
C) distracts and relaxes, reducing pain perception. Loose linens (
A) don’t target pain, massaging (
B) worsens injury, and bright lights (
D) increase discomfort.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to change a client's tracheostomy ties. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cutting old ties after securing new ones (
B) prevents tube dislodgement. Three fingers (
A) is too loose, quick-release (
C) is optional, and neck extension (
D) risks discomfort.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is unconscious and requires surgery. There is no one available to give consent for the treatment. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preparing for surgery (
D) is correct under implied consent for emergencies to save life. Ethics (
A) delays, waiting (
B) risks harm, and surgeon consent (
C) isn’t valid.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia and is receiving oral medications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One at a time (
C) reduces aspiration risk in dysphagia. Straws (
A) increase risk, meals aid swallowing (B incorrect), and semi-Fowler’s (
D) isn’t optimal (upright is).