ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to reposition a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing feet shoulder-width apart provides a stable base, prioritizing safety before pivoting, tightening muscles, or adjusting bed height.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing oral care for a client who is unconscious. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Turning the client to the side prevents aspiration during oral care, unlike finger placement, 90° brushing, or vigorous brushing, which risk choking or injury.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is completing a SOAP note in a client's chart. In which of the following sections should the client's vital signs be documented?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vital signs are objective, measurable data, unlike subjective reports, plans, or assessments.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is receiving morphine via a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) infusion device. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting uncontrolled pain shows understanding of PCA limitations, unlike overdose fears, family use, or minimal use misconceptions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports frequent headaches. Which of the following statements by the nurse uses holistic nursing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about stress considers emotional factors, aligning with holistic nursing, unlike nausea, blood pressure, or medication focus.