ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who can only bear weight on one leg how to ambulate using crutches. Which of the following crutch gaits should the nurse plan to instruct the client to use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Two- and four-point gaits require partial weight-bearing on both legs. Swing-through is for non-weight-bearing. Three-point gait suits one-leg weight-bearing, advancing the non-weight-bearing leg with crutches.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about progressing from a clear liquid diet to a full liquid diet. Which of the following food selections by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cooked vegetables and bananas are solids. Pudding is smooth and suitable for a full liquid diet. Yogurt with fruit may contain solids, which aren’t allowed.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client about reducing the risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding sun reduces vitamin D. Decreasing dairy lowers calcium. Walking three times weekly is weight-bearing and promotes bone health. 250 mg calcium is insufficient for prevention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to provide tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sterile gloves are required for inner cannula cleaning. Gauze under flanges isn’t standard. Full-strength peroxide is too harsh. A hook-and-loop collar ensures secure, adjustable fixation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to change a client's tracheostomy ties. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Three fingers’ space is too loose. Quick-release knots aren’t standard. Extending the neck may cause discomfort. Cutting old ties after securing new ones prevents tube dislodgement.