ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about foods and beverages that can cause diarrhea. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caffeinated beverages stimulate bowel motility, potentially causing diarrhea.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is conducting an assessment of a client that has been admitted to a medical unit in the hospital for treatment of pneumonia. Which action will the nurse take when conducting the respiratory assessment of this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Document 'impaired oxygenation' on the nursing care plan: While this may be appropriate based on assessment findings, it's premature to document without conducting a thorough assessment first. Auscultate the chest for breath sounds: This is a critical component of assessing respiratory function, especially in a client with pneumonia, to identify abnormal breath sounds such as crackles or diminished breath sounds. Collaborate with the client to form goals: Goal setting typically comes after assessment data is collected and analyzed. Apply supplemental oxygen by face mask as needed: This action should be based on assessment findings indicating the need for oxygen therapy, not assumed without assessment.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are physical changes that occur in middle adulthood? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E,F
Rationale: A. Increased subcutaneous fat: Middle adulthood often sees an increase in fat deposits, particularly around the abdomen, due to changes in metabolism and hormonal shifts. B. Increased skin turgor and moisture: Incorrect. Aging typically leads to decreased skin turgor and moisture, causing the skin to become drier and less elastic. C. Decreased bone density: Bone density generally decreases due to reduced bone remodeling, increasing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis. D. The skin is more elastic: Incorrect. Skin elasticity usually decreases with age, resulting in wrinkles and sagging. E. Muscle mass gradually decreases: Muscle mass tends to decline with age, a condition known as sarcopenia, leading to reduced strength and physical capability. F. Decreased auditory acuity: Hearing loss, particularly high-frequency hearing loss, is common as people age due to changes in the inner ear and other auditory structures.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has urinary leakage due to nerve damage following a spinal cord injury. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following types of urinary incontinence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reflex incontinence occurs with involuntary bladder contractions due to nerve damage, common in spinal cord injuries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who reports abdominal pain. Which assessment technique will the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inspection: Inspection is always the first step in any physical examination, including abdominal assessments. It allows the nurse to visually assess the abdomen for distension, asymmetry, discoloration, or other abnormalities. Percussion: Percussion is performed after inspection and auscultation. It helps assess the density of abdominal contents but should not be the first step. Palpation: Palpation is performed last in an abdominal exam to avoid altering bowel sounds and causing discomfort. It should be done after inspection, auscultation, and percussion. Auscultation: Auscultation is typically the second step after inspection to listen for bowel sounds before palpation and percussion, which might alter them.