ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a sterile field. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform when opening the sterile pack?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should open the top flap of the sterile pack first by pulling it away from the body to ensure the sterile contents are not contaminated by touching the body or clothing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is using Maslow's hierarchy to prioritize care for an anxious patient that is not eating and will not see family members. Which area should the nurse address first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to Maslow’s hierarchy, the most immediate priority is addressing physiological needs such as food. Ensuring the patient’s basic physiological needs are met, such as eating, should be the nurse's first priority.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is immobile and is at risk for skin impairment. The plan of care includes turning the patient. Which is the best method for repositioning the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a transfer device reduces friction and shear forces, minimizing skin damage during repositioning.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing an in-service for an annual skills fair at a community medical facility about fire safety. Place the steps in the order in which they should be performed in the case of a fire emergency. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. Use all the steps.)
Correct Answer: C;D;B;A
Rationale: Following the RACE protocol: Rescue clients, pull the alarm, confine the fire, extinguish if safe.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing health promotion teaching to an adolescent. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adolescents experience significant physical and cognitive growth, which increases their need for sleep. The nurse should encourage adolescents to prioritize adequate sleep, as it is essential for physical development, emotional well-being, and overall health.