ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is receiving morphine via a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) infusion device. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting uncontrolled pain shows understanding of PCA limitations, unlike overdose fears, family use, or minimal use misconceptions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is immobile and is experiencing urinary retention. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urinary retention increases UTI risk, unlike obstruction (cause), proteinuria, or neurogenic bladder, which are less immediate concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about alternative medicine. The nurse should include that which of the following practices is based on a balance of the body, mind, and spirit to prevent disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ayurveda emphasizes body, mind, and spirit balance for disease prevention, unlike homeopathy, naturopathy, or functional medicine, which focus elsewhere.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with evaluating ergonomic practice in the workplace. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an example of safe ergonomic practice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking breaks reduces fatigue and injury risk, unlike solo lifting, reaching across beds, or frequent overtime, which increase ergonomic hazards.
Question 5 of 5
When showering a patient, which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure patient safety?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing water temperature prevents burns, especially for patients with sensory impairments, unlike rushing, using hot water, or leaving the patient unattended, which increase risks.