ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client who has decreased mobility about passive range-of-motion exercises. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A. I will move your joints quickly.'B. These movements will be performed once per day.'C. I will repeat these movements 3 to 5 times.'D. I will move your joints to the point of mild pain.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Repeating 3-5 times (
C) enhances mobility safely. Quick moves (
A) risk injury, once daily (
B) is insufficient, and pain (
D) is avoided.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has influenza and isolation precautions in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the spread of infection?

A. Don protective eyewear before entering the room.B. Wear a mask when working within 3 feet of the client.C. Place the client in a negative airflow room.D. Administer metronidazole.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A mask within 3 ft (
B) prevents droplet spread of influenza. Eyewear (
A) is for splashes, negative airflow (
C) is for airborne diseases, and metronidazole (
D) is irrelevant.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider first?

A. The client's temperature is 38.3°C (101°F).B. The client has a separation of their surgical incision.C. The client has 3+ pitting edema in the bilateral lower extremities.D. The client's urine output is 20 mL/hr.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Incision separation (
B) risks dehiscence or evisceration, a priority over fever (
A), edema (
C), or low urine output (
D) per safety hierarchy.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for an older adult client who has depression and has stopped taking their medication. The client tells the nurse, 'I want to die now that my partner is gone.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A. Why did you stop taking your medication?'B. Have you thought about harming yourself?'C. Tell me more about your partner.'D. You should discuss these feelings with your provider.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Have you thought about harming yourself?' (
B) directly addresses suicidal ideation, prioritizing safety per mental health protocols. Medication cessation (
A) and partner details (
C) are secondary, and referral (
D) delays immediate assessment.

Question 5 of 5

A home health nurse is assessing the home environment of an older adult client who has osteoporosis. For which of the following findings should the nurse intervene?

A. The hot water heater is set to 47°C (117°F).B. Grab bars are installed in the shower.C. Prescriptions are stored in a medication organizer.D. There is an area rug covering a tile floor.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: An area rug (
D) risks falls in osteoporosis; it should be secured or removed. Low water temp (
A), grab bars (
B), and organizers (
C) enhance safety.

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