ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform an anthropometric assessment on a client. Which of the following client data should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory rate, orientation, and pain aren’t anthropometric. Weight is a key anthropometric measure, assessing body mass.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and coughs frequently when swallowing. The nurse should request a referral to which of the following members of the interdisciplinary team?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Speech-language pathologists specialize in assessing and managing dysphagia. Social workers address psychosocial needs, physical therapists focus on mobility, and occupational therapists assist with daily activities, none of which directly manage swallowing issues.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is conducting the Weber's test on a client. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weber’s test uses a tuning fork on the forehead to assess hearing symmetry. High-pitched sounds, mastoid placement, or whispering are for other tests.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse enters the room of a client who has a seizure disorder. The client is sitting in a chair and begins to experience a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turning the client onto their side helps prevent aspiration but since the client is seated, the priority is to prevent falls by helping them lie on the floor. Loosening clothing and moving items are important but secondary to ensuring the client is in a safe position.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about progressing from a clear liquid diet to a full liquid diet. Which of the following food selections by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cooked vegetables and bananas are solids. Pudding is smooth and suitable for a full liquid diet. Yogurt with fruit may contain solids, which aren’t allowed.