ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager overhears a nurse telling a client, 'I will administer your medication by injection if you don’t swallow your pills.' The nurse manager should identify that the nurse is committing which of the following torts?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assault (
A) involves a threat of harm, as in this coercive statement. Defamation (
B) harms reputation, privacy (
C) involves confidentiality, and battery (
D) requires physical contact, not yet occurred.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided weakness following a stroke. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent coughing while eating (
B) risks aspiration, a priority per ABCs. BP (
A), leaning (
C), and intake (
D) are less immediate.
Question 3 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: Reflecting concern (
C) validates feelings and encourages discussion. Dismissal (
A), questioning (
B), and conditional reassurance (
D) are non-therapeutic.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. The client states, 'I am not giving up. I want as much treatment as possible.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contacting the provider (
D) respects the client’s wish for treatment. Enjoyment (
A) dismisses, time left (
B) discourages, and hospice (
C) assumes surrender.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer several medications via an NG tube to a client who is receiving a continuous tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flushing with 5 mL sterile water (
A) clears the tube, preventing clogs and interactions. Mixing (
B) or combining with formula (
C) risks precipitation, and warm water dilution (
D) isn’t standard for all drugs.