ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client about reducing the risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking three times weekly (
C) is a weight-bearing exercise that strengthens bones, reducing osteoporosis risk. Low calcium (A, 1200 mg needed), less dairy (B, a calcium source), and no sun (D, needed for vitamin
D) increase risk.
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 charge nurse is observing a staff nurse performing a wound irrigation for a client who has a pressure injury. Which of the following actions by the staff nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A syringe with a catheter (
B) ensures controlled irrigation, removing debris safely. Cold solution (
A) causes discomfort, one glove pair (
C) risks contamination, and 5-minute analgesia (
D) is too late for effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury and needs to relearn how to use eating utensils. The nurse should refer the client to which of the following members of the interprofessional team?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Occupational therapists (
B) specialize in ADLs like eating. Social workers (
A) handle psychosocial issues, speech therapists (
C) focus on swallowing, and physical therapists (
D) address mobility.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is performing a fall risk assessment for an older adult client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential fall risk in the home?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antihypertensives (
D) can cause hypotension and dizziness, increasing fall risk. Secured wires (
A) and rubber soles (
B) reduce risk, and 20/40 vision (
C) is mildly impaired but less critical.