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 charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about decreasing the risk for catheter-associated urinary tract infections in clients. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the collection bag below bladder level (
B) prevents urine backflow, reducing infection risk. Disconnecting (
A) introduces bacteria, catheter size (
C) varies by need, and overfilling (
D) risks backflow.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a sputum specimen from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morning collection (
C) captures overnight sputum accumulation for better yield. Sterile gloves (
A) aren’t needed (clean suffice), sterile containers (
B) are required (not clean), and mouthwash (
D) interferes.
Question 4 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).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge teaching about ostomy care with a client who has a new stoma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Pouch opening 1/8 inch larger (
B) fits well, emptying at one-third (
C) prevents leaks, and gauze (
D) protects during changes. Povidone-iodine (
A) irritates, and purple-blue (E) signals poor blood flow, not healing.