ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetic neuropathy about foot care. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Apply lotion between the toes. B. Wash feet in hot water. C. Avoid walking barefoot D. Wear open-toed shoes Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding barefoot walking prevents injuries due to reduced sensation. Lotion between toes risks infection, hot water can burn, and open-toed shoes expose feet.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a 24-hr urine collection from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Include toilet paper with the collected urine. B. The nurse should discard the first void to obtain accurate specimen C. Discard the client's last void at the end of the collection time period. D. Save the first void at the start of the collection time period. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discarding the first void ensures the collection starts at a precise time.
Toilet paper contaminates the sample, the last void is included, and the first void is not saved.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to give a handoff report to the oncoming nurse. In which of the following areas should the nurse provide report to the oncoming nurse? A. Conference area B. Client's bedside C. Nurse's lounge D. Outside client's room In which of the following areas should the nurse provide report to the oncoming nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bedside handoff ensures accurate information transfer and client engagement. Other locations lack direct client context or privacy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with preoperative teaching for a client. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect? A. Reduced postoperative respiratory function B. Increase in postoperative pain C. Reduced postoperative anxiety D. Increased length of postoperative care in the health care facility Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preoperative teaching reduces anxiety by preparing clients. It does not reduce respiratory function, increase pain, or extend hospital stays.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse collecting data on a client who has vitamin A deficiency. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Impaired vision B. Swollen tongue C. Constipation D. Bleeding gums Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin A deficiency causes impaired vision, like night blindness. Swollen tongue and bleeding gums relate to B and C deficiencies, and constipation is unrelated.