ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Exams Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about aromatherapy. The nurse should include that which of the following essential oils can promote sleep
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lavender essential oil is known for its calming properties, promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality. Orange, peppermint, and ginger are more stimulating and not typically used for sleep.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to initiate a continuous enteral feeding through an open system to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unused formula should be discarded after 4 hours, not 8, to prevent bacterial contamination. Initial infusions start slowly, not at 200 mL, over 24 hours, not 15 minutes, and sterile water is used, not tap water.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of lung cancer. The client states they do not want to tell their partner their diagnosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Offering to discuss concerns respects the client’s autonomy and encourages open dialogue. Other responses are judgmental, confrontational, or impose assumptions, potentially discouraging communication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and reports having shortness of breath and swelling in his lower extremities. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the client has crackles in his lungs and an elevated blood pressure. The nurse should suspect which of the following based on the client's manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shortness of breath, swelling, crackles, and elevated blood pressure suggest hypervolemia (fluid overload), common in ESKD due to impaired fluid excretion. Hyponatremia, hypovolemia, and hyperkalemia have different symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for home oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Posting NO SMOKING signs, notifying the fire department, and checking ears for skin breakdown are critical for safety and comfort. Verifying flow rate every other day is unnecessary unless specified, and petroleum ointment is not recommended due to infection risks.