ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Exams Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is obese and has obstructive sleep apnea how to decrease the number of nightly apneic episodes. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight loss is a key factor in reducing obstructive sleep apnea episodes, as excess weight around the neck increases airway obstruction risk. Sleeping on the back worsens apnea, sleeping pills relax throat muscles, and humidifiers don’t directly reduce episodes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about the use of pain medications for clients who have an opioid addiction. Which of the following medications are a nonopioid analgesic? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Ibuprofen (an NSAI
D) and acetaminophen are nonopioid analgesics, safe for pain management without addiction risk. Codeine, fentanyl, and oxycodone are opioids, unsuitable for opioid addiction.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is instructing a young adult client about healthful sleep habits. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Watching television until falling asleep exposes the client to blue light, suppressing melatonin and disrupting sleep. Avoiding naps, consistent schedules, and bedtime routines are healthy sleep habits.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The client tells the nurse, 'I can feel the congestion in my lungs, and I certainly cough a lot, but I can’t seem to bring anything up.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help this client with tenacious bronchial secretions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased fluid intake thins bronchial secretions, aiding expectoration in COPD. Low-salt diets, oxygen, and semi-Fowler’s position don’t directly address secretion viscosity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about nonpharmacological therapies to decrease stress. The nurse should include which of the following therapies? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and biofeedback reduce stress through physical, mental, and physiological regulation. Electromagnetic therapy is used for pain or healing, not stress.