ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing complementary therapies approved by the provider with a client who has hypertension. Which of the following supplements should the nurse discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Garlic may modestly lower blood pressure by relaxing vessels. Peppermint oil and chamomile lack significant BP effects, while licorice root raises BP due to sodium retention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the client’s medical record. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for heart disease? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F
Rationale: A: Family history increases genetic risk. B: High glucose (diabetes) promotes atherosclerosis. C: Hyperlipidemia raises LDL cholesterol. E: Hypertension strains vessels. F: Elevated cholesterol contributes to plaque. D (rheumatoid arthritis) increases risk via inflammation but isn’t explicitly listed.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to change a client’s tracheostomy ties. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Securing new ties before cutting old ones prevents tube dislodgement. Extending the neck risks airway compromise, quick-release knots aren’t standard, and three fingers’ space is excessive—one to two fingers is typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting a blood pressure (BP) reading from a client who is sitting in a chair. The nurse determines that the client’s BP is 158/96 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rechecking BP in the other arm confirms accuracy and checks for discrepancies (e.g., arterial issues). Cuff width should be 40%, supine repositioning isn’t needed, and waiting 30 min delays assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about safety considerations to an older adult client who lives at home. The client has heart failure and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaving a bathroom light on reduces fall risk from nocturia (due to diuretic). Weekly weighing misses fluid retention (daily is needed), evening dosing disrupts sleep, and hot baths risk hypotension.