ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has significant issues with ascites related to end-stage liver disease. Which of the following precautions is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slow walking (
C) prevents falls due to ascites-related balance issues, the top safety concern. Pillows (
A) aid comfort, undergarments (
B) are irrelevant, and exercise limits (
D) are excessive.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client. The nurse should recognize which of the following data as placing the client at higher risk for osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sedentary lifestyle (
A) increases osteoporosis risk by reducing bone density. Yoga (
B) helps, vitamin A (
C) isn’t key, and moderate alcohol (
D) isn’t a major factor.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer heparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Injecting 2 in from the umbilicus (
C) ensures safe subcutaneous administration. 18-gauge (
A) is too large, massaging (
B) risks bleeding, and air bubble (
D) stays in prefilled syringes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has full-thickness burns on their leg. The client expresses concern about their future. Which of the following is a therapeutic response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reflecting concern (
C) validates feelings and encourages discussion. Dismissal (
A), questioning (
B), and conditional reassurance (
D) are non-therapeutic.