ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who is to undergo a total laryngectomy. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reviewing the use of an artificial larynx is the priority to ensure immediate post-surgery communication addressing the client's functional needs after losing natural speech. Support sessions reading ability and esophageal speech are secondary considerations.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses to follow the provider's prescription for strict bed rest. The nurse overhears an assistive personnel (AP) tell the client,If you do not remain in bed, I will place you in restraints. The nurse should identify that the AP is committing which of the following torts?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The AP's threat to use restraints instills fear of harm constituting assault. False imprisonment requires actual restriction of movement defamation involves false statements harming reputation and battery involves physical contact none of which occurred here.
Question 3 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: A
Rationale: Removing metal objects prevents interference with radiographic imaging during an IVP. Suprapubic pain monitoring bowel cleansing and oral contrast are not typically required for this procedure which uses IV contrast to visualize the urinary tract.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer daily low-dose heparin injections. Which of the following factors is most likely to increase the client's motivation to learn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client's belief that their needs will be met through education directly enhances motivation by linking learning to personal benefits such as improved health outcomes. Family approval explanations or empathy support learning but are less directly tied to intrinsic motivation.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is teaching a client about home safety. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Checking medication expiration dates using grab bars and having a fire escape plan enhance safety. Taping frayed cords risks fire and 140°F water heaters increase burn risks; 120°F is safer.