ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about expected physiological changes in older adult clients. Which of the following changes should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aging may exaggerate the startle reflex due to reduced neural inhibition. Muscle mass and body fat decrease, and systolic BP increases.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to lift a heavy object. Which of the following actions by the nurse indicates understanding of body mechanics?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standing close to the object minimizes leverage, reducing back strain. Bending at the knees (not hips), keeping feet apart, and avoiding twisting are correct mechanics.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for a pressure injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high-calorie, high-protein diet supports skin integrity and healing. High bed elevation risks shearing, massaging damages tissue, and repositioning should be every 2 hours.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client for orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baseline supine BP is taken first to compare with sitting and standing readings for orthostatic changes. Other steps follow.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse perform hand hygiene. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hands below elbows during rinsing prevent contamination by directing water flow downward. Hot water irritates skin, direct faucet contact recontaminates, and 20 seconds is required.