ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 I Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to teach a female client about osteoporosis prevention. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Walk for 30 minutes three to five times each week. Walking is a weight-bearing exercise that helps prevent osteoporosis by strengthening bones. Weight-bearing exercises stimulate bone formation and slow down bone loss. Walking for 30 minutes three to five times a week helps improve bone density and reduce the risk of fractures. Performing water aerobics (choice
B) is beneficial for overall fitness but may not have the same impact on bone density as weight-bearing exercises. Maintaining a lean body mass (choice
C) is important for overall health but does not specifically target osteoporosis prevention. Increasing intake of vitamin B12 (choice
D) is important for nerve function and red blood cell production but is not directly related to osteoporosis prevention.
Question 2 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: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Weight. In an anthropometric assessment, weight is a crucial measurement to assess a client's nutritional status, growth patterns, and overall health. Weight can indicate changes in fluid balance, muscle mass, and fat stores. It helps in monitoring progress, setting goals, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. The other choices are incorrect because: A - Level of orientation is related to cognitive status, not anthropometric assessment; B - Respiratory rate is a vital sign indicating respiratory function, not part of anthropometric assessment; D - Current pain level is important for pain management but not relevant to anthropometric assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is unconscious and requires surgery. There is no one available to give consent for the treatment. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Prepare the client for surgery. In emergency situations where a patient is unconscious and requires immediate surgery to save their life, the healthcare provider has a duty to act in the best interest of the patient. The principle of beneficence dictates that the nurse should prioritize the patient's well-being and take necessary actions to provide timely treatment. In this case, preparing the client for surgery is crucial to ensure that they receive the necessary medical intervention promptly. Waiting for a family member to arrive for consent or contacting the ethics committee could delay potentially life-saving treatment. Obtaining consent from the surgeon is not appropriate as the surgeon's role is to perform the surgery, not provide consent.
Therefore, option A is the most appropriate course of action in this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports frequent headaches and believes balance is achieved through the concept of yin and yang. Which of the following foods should the nurse expect the client to choose to treat their headache?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Honey. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, honey is considered to have yin properties, which can help balance excessive yang energy causing headaches. Honey is sweet and moist, qualities associated with yin energy. Fresh vegetables (
B) are neutral, chicken (
C) is considered yang, and chili peppers (
D) are very yang, exacerbating headaches. Honey is the ideal choice to balance the client's yin and yang energies and alleviate the headaches.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe rheumatoid arthritis in her hands and is unable to feed herself. For which of the following health care team members should the nurse request a referral from the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Occupational therapist. The nurse should request a referral to an occupational therapist for the client with severe rheumatoid arthritis in her hands because an occupational therapist specializes in helping individuals regain independence in activities of daily living, such as feeding oneself. An occupational therapist can provide interventions to improve hand function and teach adaptive techniques to help the client feed herself.
Choice A, a social worker, focuses on psychosocial needs and support services rather than physical rehabilitation.
Choice C, a physician assistant, typically provides medical care but may not have the specialized skills in hand therapy.
Choice D, a physical therapist, focuses more on overall mobility and physical function rather than specific hand function in feeding.