ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing range of motion (ROM) for a patient with impaired mobility. Which technique will the nurse use for each movement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This technique is the most appropriate when performing passive ROM exercises. The nurse should gently move the joint through its range of motion and stop at the point where resistance is felt, but without pushing into pain or forcing movement beyond the jointβs natural limits. This approach helps prevent injury while still providing the necessary mobility and flexibility.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at an extended-care facility is instructing a class of assistive personnel (AP) about client use of assistive devices during ambulations. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the APs about the clients' use of a cane?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The cane should be held on the weak side to provide support and maintain balance while ambulating, transferring weight from the weak leg.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is presenting a class about fall prevention to a group of assisted-living residents. Which of the following statements by a resident indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using handrails in the bathroom provides stability and support, reducing fall risk in slippery areas.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is using the World Health Organization definition of health to provide care. Which area will the nurse focus on while providing care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: WHO defines health as complete physical, mental, and social well-being, requiring holistic care.
Question 5 of 5
A client smoking in his bathroom has dropped a cigarette butt into wastepaper basket, which begins to smolder. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse's priority is to activate the fire alarm immediately to alert others in the building, ensuring a timely evacuation and response.