ATI RN
ATI RN VATI Fundamentals S 2019 Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who will be using a cane to maintain mobility at home following a left knee arthroplasty. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the safe use of a cane?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the cane next to the right (unaffected) leg provides support and stability opposite the affected leg. Using the cane for full body weight risks instability the cane’s material is irrelevant and moving the right leg first is incorrect; the affected left leg should move first.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting a coworker with moving a client up in bed using a draw sheet. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shifting weight from back to front leg with feet apart ensures proper body mechanics reducing injury risk. Arm positioning head elevation and bending at the waist are less critical or incorrect for safe client movement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has a terminal illness about end-of-life care. Which of the following statements by a family member indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Understanding the family’s role in obtaining support services reflects a comprehensive grasp of end-of-life care’s multidisciplinary nature. Pain medication adjustments life prolongation misconceptions and doctor-only decision-making do not fully address holistic care responsibilities.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing data in a client's medical record. Which of the following information should the nurse expect to find in the discharge summary section?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The discharge summary includes a list of community resources to support post-discharge care such as follow-up services. Emergency contact and demographic data are in admission records and intake/output summaries are in daily nursing notes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who will be using a cane to maintain mobility at home following a left knee arthroplasty. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the safe use of a cane?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the cane next to the right (unaffected) leg provides support and stability opposite the affected leg. Using the cane for full body weight risks instability the cane’s material is irrelevant and moving the right leg first is incorrect; the affected left leg should move first.