ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is using Maslow's hierarchy to prioritize care for an anxious patient that is not eating and will not see family members. Which area should the nurse address first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to Maslow’s hierarchy, the most immediate priority is addressing physiological needs such as food. Ensuring the patient’s basic physiological needs are met, such as eating, should be the nurse's first priority.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with impaired physical mobility. Which potential complications will the nurse monitor for in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A;D;E
Rationale: Foot drop, hypostatic pneumonia, and impaired skin integrity are complications of immobility due to muscle weakness, lung secretion pooling, and pressure on skin.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record for a client who has a health care-associated infection (HAI). The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a risk factor for acquiring an HAI?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Older adults are at a higher risk for acquiring healthcare-associated infections due to age-related changes in the immune system, decreased skin integrity, and the likelihood of having multiple chronic conditions. The decreased immune response in elderly individuals makes them more susceptible to infections, including those acquired in healthcare settings.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is using Maslow's hierarchy to prioritize care for an anxious patient that is not eating and will not see family members. Which area should the nurse address first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to Maslow’s hierarchy, the most immediate priority is addressing physiological needs such as food. Ensuring the patient’s basic physiological needs are met, such as eating, should be the nurse's first priority.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse at an extended-care facility is instructing a class of assistive personnel (AP) about client use of assistive devices during ambulations. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the APs about the clients' use of a cane?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The cane should be held on the weak side to provide support and maintain balance while ambulating, transferring weight from the weak leg.