ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to provide postmortem care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the family to assist (
C) supports grieving and cultural preferences. Dentures stay in (
A), soft lighting is preferred (
B), and eyes are closed (
D) for peacefulness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager overhears a nurse telling a client, 'I will administer your medication by injection if you don’t swallow your pills.' The nurse manager should identify that the nurse is committing which of the following torts?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assault (
A) involves a threat of harm, as in this coercive statement. Defamation (
B) harms reputation, privacy (
C) involves confidentiality, and battery (
D) requires physical contact, not yet occurred.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting a blood pressure (BP) reading from a client who is sitting in a chair. The nurse determines that the client's BP is 158/96 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rechecking in the other arm (
C) confirms accuracy of elevated BP. Waiting (
A) delays, 50% cuff width (
B) is incorrect (40% is standard), and supine recheck (
D) isn’t needed initially.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incision separation (
B) risks dehiscence or evisceration, a priority over fever (
A), edema (
C), or low urine output (
D) per safety hierarchy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia. When assisting the client during breakfast, which of the following actions by the client indicates the nurse should intervene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a straw (
A) increases aspiration risk in dysphagia. Chin tuck (
B), breaks (
C), and upright position (
D) are safe practices.