ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about using the therapeutic technique of confrontation when caring for a client. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confrontation should be used in a therapeutic manner, requiring trust and sensitivity to help the client recognize inconsistencies in thoughts or behaviors.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client of Chinese heritage who speaks limited English. Which of the following methods of communication by the nurse demonstrates cultural competence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Addressing the client formally by her last name shows respect, which aligns with many cultural norms in Chinese heritage.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is assisting a newly-licensed nurse to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a male client. Which of the following actions requires the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Lubricates the first 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in) of the catheter tubing.
Rationale: The correct insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter for a male client involves lubricating the first 5-7.5 cm to ease insertion and minimize discomfort or trauma. Lubricating only the first 2.5-5 cm is insufficient and may cause friction, leading to potential injury or discomfort for the client.
Summary of Other
Choices:
B: Lubricating the first 15-17.5 cm is excessive and not necessary, potentially leading to difficulty in insertion.
C: Securing the tubing to the client's upper thigh is appropriate for stability.
D: Securing the tubing to the client's lower abdomen is also acceptable for securing the catheter.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the 24-hr I&O records of several clients. Which of the following client findings indicates an acceptable fluid balance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fluid intake close to output indicates balance. Excess output or retention suggests dehydration or overload.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing pressure ulcer staging with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse use to describe a stage 3 pressure ulcer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage 3 ulcers involve full-thickness skin loss with damage to subcutaneous tissue but without exposed bone or muscle.