ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the Braden scale. Which of the following responses by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Braden scale does evaluate six elements: sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear. The client's age isn't directly part of the Braden scale; it assesses various risk factors, but age isn't one of them. In contrast, the lower the Braden scale score, the higher the risk of pressure injuries. Each element in the Braden scale is rated on a scale from one to four or one to three, depending on the element, not from one to five points.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has left lower-lobe atelectasis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for postural drainage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Right lateral Trendelenburg positions the left lower lobe uppermost, facilitating drainage. Other positions don’t target the affected area effectively.
Question 3 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?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Area rugs on tile floors can be a tripping hazard and should be secured or removed. Grab bars promote safety. A medication organizer is beneficial. A hot water heater at 47°C poses a scalding risk, but the area rug is a more immediate fall risk for osteoporosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pain as a result of a pressure injury to the sacrum. Which of the following nonpharmacological interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Loosening linens doesn’t address pain. Massaging a pressure injury worsens it. Bright lights don’t help pain. Music therapy reduces pain perception through distraction and relaxation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has full-thickness burns on their leg. The client expresses concern about their future. Which of the following is a therapeutic response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dismissing worry or suggesting hard work invalidates feelings. Reflecting concern validates emotions and encourages discussion. Asking why may seem defensive.