ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam Study Guide 2024-2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the patient and family about wound care. Which technique will the nurse teach to best prevent transmission of pathogens?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Wash hands. Hand hygiene is the most important measure to prevent the transmission of pathogens. Washing hands effectively removes and reduces the number of microorganisms that can be transferred to wounds. This helps in preventing infections during wound care.
Choice B, washing the wound, is important for wound healing but does not directly prevent pathogen transmission.
Choice C, wearing gloves, is important to protect the healthcare provider but does not address the primary prevention of pathogen transmission to the wound.
Choice D, wearing eye protection, is important for certain procedures but is not directly related to preventing pathogen transmission during wound care.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of older adults at an assisted-living facility about age-related physiological changes affecting safety. Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask this group?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. The nurse should ask about hearing tornado sirens as age-related changes can affect hearing. This is crucial for safety in case of emergencies.
Choice B is about vision, choice C is about taste, and choice D is about hand strength, which are important but not as critical for safety in emergencies.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient who reports a previous fall and is using the SPLATT acronym. Which questions will the nurse ask the patient? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale: The correct answers are A, B, C, and D because they align with the SPLATT acronym used for assessing falls. A - Where did you fall? helps identify the location and potential hazards. B - What time did the fall occur? provides context about the circumstances. C - What were you doing when you fell? helps identify potential triggers. D - What types of injuries occurred after the fall? aids in understanding the impact of the fall.
Choices E and F are incorrect as they do not directly relate to the SPLATT assessment framework and may not provide immediate insights into the circumstances surrounding the fall.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has placed a yellow armband on a 70-year-old patient. Which observation by the nurse will indicate the patient has an understanding of this action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: The patient wears the red nonslip footwear. This indicates understanding as the red color signifies a fall risk, and the patient is taking appropriate precautionary measures to prevent falls. Removing the armband to bathe (
A) does not indicate understanding, as the armband should be kept on for identification. Insisting on taking a "water" pill (
C) in the evening is unrelated to the armband. Asking about a new medicine (
D) is important but does not directly relate to the armband.
Question 5 of 5
The emergency department has been notified of a potential bioterrorism attack. Which action by the nurse is priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Manage all patients using standard precautions. In a potential bioterrorism attack, the priority is to prevent the spread of the agent. By implementing standard precautions for all patients, the nurse can minimize the risk of transmission to themselves and others. Monitoring for specific symptoms (choice
A) is important but secondary to preventing further exposure. Transporting patients quickly (choice
C) may spread the agent further. Preparing for post-traumatic stress (choice
D) is important but not the immediate priority in the initial response to a bioterrorism attack.