ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the care of a client who has a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing an N95 respirator mask (
C) is appropriate for MRSA if aerosol-generating procedures are performed, as it filters airborne particles. Removing gown before gloves (
A) risks contamination; gloves come off first. Visitors need masks at all times (
B), not just within 3 feet. Private rooms (
D) are only needed for bloodstream MRSA; cohorting is acceptable for skin infections.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a new prescription to advance her diet to full liquids. Which of the following foods should the nurse offer the client as a part of a full liquid diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Plain yogurt (
B) is a full liquid, suitable for a full liquid diet, providing protein and calcium. Oatmeal (
A) is a solid requiring chewing, inappropriate for full liquids. Scrambled eggs (
C) are solid, part of a regular diet. Applesauce (
D) is semi-solid, suitable for a soft diet, not full liquid.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take after administering the injection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discarding the needle in a puncture-proof container (
A) prevents needlestick injuries and follows safety protocols. Placing on the table (
B) is hazardous. Recapping (
C) risks injury. Removing the needle (
D) is unnecessary and risky.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer daily low-dose heparin injections. Which of the following factors is most likely to increase the client's motivation to learn?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client’s belief that education meets his needs (
A) fosters intrinsic motivation, enhancing learning engagement. Explaining the need (
B) informs but doesn’t drive motivation. Seeking family approval (
C) is external motivation, less effective. Empathy (
D) supports emotionally but doesn’t directly increase learning motivation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at risk for thrombus formation. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting the time spent sitting in a chair (
C) promotes blood flow and prevents venous stasis, reducing the risk of thrombus formation, indicating the client understands the teaching. Keeping legs crossed (
A) impairs circulation, increasing thrombus risk. Massaging legs (
B) could dislodge a clot, leading to complications like pulmonary embolism. Performing leg exercises every 4 hours (
D) is insufficient; hourly exercises are typically recommended to prevent thrombus formation.