ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: B
Rationale: A bathroom light (
B) prevents falls, a key safety concern with diuretic-induced nocturia. Hot baths (
A) risk dehydration, weekly weighing (
C) is too infrequent, and evening dosing (
D) increases fall risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for an older adult client who has depression and has stopped taking their medication. The client tells the nurse, 'I want to die now that my partner is gone.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Have you thought about harming yourself?' (
B) directly addresses suicidal ideation, prioritizing safety per mental health protocols. Medication cessation (
A) and partner details (
C) are secondary, and referral (
D) delays immediate assessment.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: A bathroom light (
B) prevents falls, a key safety concern with diuretic-induced nocturia. Hot baths (
A) risk dehydration, weekly weighing (
C) is too infrequent, and evening dosing (
D) increases fall risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting a blood pressure (BP) reading from a client who is sitting in a chair. The nurse determines that the client's BP is 158/96 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rechecking in the other arm (
C) confirms accuracy of elevated BP. Waiting (
A) delays, 50% cuff width (
B) is incorrect (40% is standard), and supine recheck (
D) isn’t needed initially.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client. At which of the following times should the nurse compare the medication administration record and the medication label? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Comparing at removal (
A), preparation (
D), and administration (E) ensures accuracy per rights of medication. Shift end (
B) and counts (
C) aren’t administration checks.