ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the Rinne test. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Rinne test uses a tuning fork on the mastoid and near the ear canal to compare conduction. Earphones, probes, and electrodes are unrelated.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse on a medical unit is reviewing the laboratory reports for a client. Which of the following laboratory values is the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (3 mEq/L) risks arrhythmias, requiring urgent reporting. Normal BUN, low creatinine, and mild hyponatremia are less critical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for zolpidem. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following is an adverse effect of zolpidem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Zolpidem, a sedative, can cause short-term memory loss, especially with inadequate sleep. Dry mouth, hypertension, and urinary retention are not typical adverse effects.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing passive range of motion on a client who had a stroke. The nurse should identify that passive range of motion is performed to increase which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Passive ROM maintains or increases joint flexibility in immobile clients. It doesn’t build muscle mass, bone density, or strength, which require active exercise.