ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 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: The three-point gait (
D) advances crutches and the affected leg together, then the unaffected leg, ideal for one-leg weight-bearing. Two-point (
A) and four-point (
C) require bilateral weight, and swing-through (
B) is for non-weight-bearing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing information to a client about durable power of attorney. The nurse should include that durable power of attorney is enforceable under which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Durable power of attorney (
B) activates when the client can’t communicate healthcare decisions, not just self-care (
A), terminal illness (
C), or refusal (
D).
Extract:
Nurses' Notes Day 1:
1000:
• A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is inserted into left arm. Dressing dry and intact. Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout.
1200:
• Parenteral nutrition started through PICC line infusing at 75 mL/hr. Day 3:
0800:
• Client is lethargic and reports thirst and frequent urination. Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout
Diagnostic Results
Day 1:
1100:
• Chest x-ray: PICC line in superior vena cava Day 3:
0800:
• Hct 38% (37% to 47% )
• Hgb 13 g/dL (12 g/dL to 16 g/dL)
• WBC count 11,500/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3)
• Casual glucose 300 mg/dL (less than 200 mg/dL)
• Urine specific gravity 1.010 (1.005 to 1.030)
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a paralytic ileus.Exhibits :Select words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence The findings in the client's medical record indicate ___ and ___.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Thirst, frequent urination, and glucose 300 mg/dL indicate hyperglycemia (
A). Elevated WBC (11,500/mm³) suggests infection (
B). No pneumothorax or dehydration signs noted.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client to the radiology department using a wheelchair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lowering footplates (
B) prevents leg injury during transfer. Leaving a belt (
A) risks pressure ulcers, backing into elevators (
C) isn’t necessary, and forward weight (
D) increases fall risk.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse has four new clients arriving on the unit for admission. Which of the following clients should the nurse place in airborne precautions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tuberculosis (
A) spreads via airborne droplets, requiring precautions. Pneumonia (
B) and strep throat (
D) are droplet-based, and shigella (
C) is fecal-oral.