ATI RN
ATI Msn De5320 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the benefits of exercise. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Exercise improves sleep by regulating circadian rhythms, decreases stress via cortisol reduction, and boosts mood through endorphin release. It increases energy and stimulates, not inhibits, endorphins.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who is learning to walk with a cane. The nurse should identify that which of the following actions is a evaluation step of the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Evaluation assesses skill mastery, achieved by observing the client demonstrate cane use. Showing a video or setting goals is teaching/planning, and readiness is an initial assessment.
Question 3 of 5
Which behavior indicates the nurse is using a team approach when caring for a patient who is experiencing alterations in mobility?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Consulting physical therapy for mobility exercises exemplifies a team approach, leveraging specialized expertise. Respiratory therapy is unrelated to mobility, lung sound assessment isn’t delegable, and sole responsibility isn’t collaborative.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client who has left-sided weakness from a sitting position in bed to a chair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Locking bed wheels ensures stability during transfer, enhancing safety. A 90° chair angle complicates movement, the chair should be on the strong side, and raising the bed excessively risks unsafe positioning.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about palliative care. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Palliative care focuses on symptom relief and quality of life for serious illnesses, not just terminal cases, and can be provided alongside curative treatments. It is not limited to healthcare facilities and can occur at home or in clinics. Prolonging life is not the primary goal, and it complements, not avoids, curative care.