ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is prioritizing care for a client. Which of the following procedures should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Catheter care, feeding, and wound irrigation are important but secondary to airway management. Endotracheal suctioning ensures a patent airway, critical for oxygenation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client about reducing the risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding sun reduces vitamin D. Decreasing dairy lowers calcium. Walking three times weekly is weight-bearing and promotes bone health. 250 mg calcium is insufficient for prevention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports that she has insomnia. Which of the following interventions is appropriate for the nurse to recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cocoa’s caffeine can disrupt sleep. Exercise close to bedtime increases alertness. A light carbohydrate snack promotes serotonin and melatonin production, aiding sleep. Naps can interfere with nighttime sleep.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to Include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bowel cleansing isn’t needed for IVP. Metal objects must be removed to avoid imaging interference. Oral contrast isn’t used; IV contrast is standard. Suprapubic pain monitoring is post-procedure.
Question 5 of 5
To ensure client safety, a nurse manager is planning to observe a newly licensed nurse perform a straight catheterization on a client. In which of the following roles is the nurse manager functioning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Educators teach clients. Advocates support rights. Care providers ensure proper care, as the manager does by observing. Case managers coordinate care, not oversee procedures.