ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to Include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bowel cleansing isn’t needed for IVP. Metal objects must be removed to avoid imaging interference. Oral contrast isn’t used; IV contrast is standard. Suprapubic pain monitoring is post-procedure.
Question 2 of 5
A newly licensed nurse has forgotten their password and asks another nurse to access the computer system for them so they can document care before transferring the client to another unit. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Involving the supervisor may not be necessary when password recovery options exist. Having another nurse document risks accountability issues. Providing contact information for password recovery is appropriate and maintains security. Sharing passwords violates policy and compromises security.
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: A
Rationale: Frequent coughing while eating indicates aspiration risk, a priority due to potential for pneumonia. Elevated blood pressure, low meal consumption, and leaning are concerns but secondary to airway safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about safety considerations to an older adult client who lives at home. The client has heart failure and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weekly weighing isn’t frequent enough for heart failure. Evening dosing increases nocturia risk. A bathroom light prevents falls, enhancing safety. Hot baths may cause dehydration or temperature issues.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is immobile. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Logrolling is for spinal injuries. Trochanter rolls prevent hip rotation and maintain alignment. Arms at sides may restrict movement. Crossing ankles risks pressure injuries.