ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse mistakenly gave a client who was NPO a morning breakfast tray. After realizing the mistake
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this situation the nurse demonstrated integrity. After realizing the mistake of giving a client who was NPO a morning breakfast tray the nurse took responsibility for the error by notifying the physician and the client explaining the consequences (such as a delay in the scheduled procedure) and documenting the situation in the client's medical record. Integrity involves honesty accountability and adherence to ethical standards which the nurse exemplified through these actions. Altruism refers to selfless concern for others human dignity involves respecting the client's worth and social justice pertains to fairness in care distribution none of which are as directly related to this scenario as integrity.
Question 2 of 5
A client is prescribed a diuretic for swelling of the lower extremities. The nurse should teach the client about the effect of the medication on the client's urinary output.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A diuretic increases urine production by the kidneys helping to reduce swelling (edema) by removing excess fluid. The nurse should teach the client that the medication will increase urinary output leading to more frequent urination and higher urine volume. Changes in urine color or odor may occur but are not directly related to the diuretic's primary effect on output. Normal foot Foot with edema
Question 3 of 5
A discharge goal for a client is to have improved mobility. Which outcome statement did the nurse write appropriately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An appropriate outcome statement for a client with a discharge goal of improved mobility should be specific measurable achievable relevant and time-bound. The statement "Client will ambulate without a walker by 6 weeks" meets these criteria specifying the desired outcome providing a measurable goal and including a time frame. Other statements are either too vague or not measurable enough to be considered appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
A client has the goal statement "Client will be able to state two positive aspects of rehab therapy by the end of the week." One of the following statements demonstrates that the nurse appropriately evaluated this goal.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The statement "Outcome met. The client is able to state two positive aspects of therapy by week's end" demonstrates that the nurse appropriately evaluated the goal as it confirms the client achieved the specific goal of stating two positive aspects by the end of the week. Other statements indicate partial or no achievement of the goal.
Question 5 of 5
An elderly resident in a long-term care facility developed diarrhea as a result of exposure to clostridium difficile during a recent outbreak. The resident's primary care provider has consequently prescribed the antibiotic metronidazole (Flagyl). Which model of health promotion and illness prevention is most clearly evident in these events?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Agent-Host-Environment Model focuses on the interaction between an infectious agent (Clostridium difficile)