ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to discharge a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for insulin. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to complete first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determining affordability of insulin supplies (
B) is the priority to ensure adherence, preventing complications. Copying forms (
A), providing contacts (
C), or giving printed info (
D) are important but secondary; without supplies, the client cannot follow the regimen.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who is to undergo surgery. The nurse should identify that which of the following individuals should sign the consent form?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 17-year-old mother (
C) can sign consent if emancipated (e.g., as a parent), as she’s legally responsible. The provider (
A) explains but doesn’t sign. Grandparents (
B) or siblings (
D) need legal guardianship or authorization, which isn’t indicated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain informed consent from a client who speaks a different language than the nurse and is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recommending a same-gender interpreter (
B) respects cultural and personal comfort, enhancing communication. Using medical terminology (
A) risks confusion; simple language is better. Addressing questions to the interpreter (
C) ignores the client, reducing engagement. Nodding (
D) is unreliable for confirming understanding; verbal or demonstrated comprehension is needed.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is conducting the Weber's test on a client. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the Weber's test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing an activated tuning fork on the forehead (
C) is the correct Weber’s test action, assessing sound lateralization. High-pitched sounds (
A) are for other tests, like Rinne. The mastoid process (
B) is used in the Rinne test. Whispering words (
D) is for the whisper test, not Weber’s.
Question 5 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.