ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is concerned about her tobacco smoking habits and is in the contemplation stage of health behavior change. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take during this stage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the contemplation stage of health behavior change, the client is considering change but has not yet committed. Presenting information about the benefits of quitting smoking (
D) helps the client weigh pros and cons, increasing motivation. Recommending small changes (
A) and assisting with goal-setting (
B) are appropriate in the preparation stage, when the client is ready to act. Developing a lifestyle plan (
C) suits the action stage, after the client has started the change.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a new prescription to advance her diet to full liquids. Which of the following foods should the nurse offer the client as a part of a full liquid diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Plain yogurt (
B) is a full liquid, suitable for a full liquid diet, providing protein and calcium. Oatmeal (
A) is a solid requiring chewing, inappropriate for full liquids. Scrambled eggs (
C) are solid, part of a regular diet. Applesauce (
D) is semi-solid, suitable for a soft diet, not full liquid.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and requires assistance with morning ADLs. Which of the following interprofessional team members should the nurse consult?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An occupational therapist (
C) helps with ADLs by improving functional abilities and providing adaptive tools. Physical therapists (
A) focus on mobility, dietitians (
B) on nutrition, and speech pathologists (
D) on communication/swallowing, none directly addressing ADLs.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the care of a client who has a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing an N95 respirator mask (
C) is appropriate for MRSA if aerosol-generating procedures are performed, as it filters airborne particles. Removing gown before gloves (
A) risks contamination; gloves come off first. Visitors need masks at all times (
B), not just within 3 feet. Private rooms (
D) are only needed for bloodstream MRSA; cohorting is acceptable for skin infections.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has colon cancer and is scheduled for a colon resection with a possible colostomy. Before the procedure, the client tells the nurse, 'I'm worried about that bag.' Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restating the concern (
B) validates the client’s feelings and encourages further discussion, using therapeutic communication. Waiting until after surgery (
A) dismisses the concern. Asking about others (
C) diverts focus. Reassuring about necessity (
D) minimizes the client’s worry.