ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about pharmacodynamics. The nurse should include that which of the following medication levels occurs when a medication is at the lowest serum concentration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trough is the lowest serum drug level, measured before the next dose. Peak is the highest, half-life is time for concentration to halve, and toxic is harmful levels.
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 admitting a new client. Which of the following steps of the nursing process is the nurse performing when formulating goals to address an identified problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Formulating goals occurs during the planning phase, where measurable outcomes and interventions are developed based on assessment data. Implementation executes the plan, assessment gathers data, and evaluation assesses outcomes.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client how to walk using a walker. After showing the client the procedure, the nurse asks the client to perform the skill. Which of the following types of teaching strategies is the nurse utilizing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Return demonstration involves the client performing a skill to confirm learning, aligning with psychomotor teaching. Role-play, questions, and discussion focus on affective or cognitive domains.