ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to reposition a client who has a lower back injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rolling as one unit maintains spinal alignment, preventing further injury. Flexing knees or placing arms at sides aids comfort but isn’t primary. Positioning on the bed side aids movement but isn’t critical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about safety considerations to an older adult client who lives at home. The client has heart failure and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weekly weighing isn’t frequent enough for heart failure. Evening dosing increases nocturia risk. A bathroom light prevents falls, enhancing safety. Hot baths may cause dehydration or temperature 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 home health nurse is caring for a client who has a chronic illness and recently moved in with their adult child. Which of the following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse that the client has adapted to their new situational role?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Desiring independence or reluctance to ask for help suggests incomplete adaptation. Enjoying others’ cooking indicates acceptance of support. Uncertainty about daily activities shows adjustment challenges.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is on bed rest. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the client's risk of developing a pressure injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Massaging prominences risks skin damage. Elevating heels reduces pressure, preventing ulcers. A 60° angle increases sacral pressure. Repositioning every 2 hours, not 4, is standard.