ATI RN
ATI Nur 237 Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse receives change of shift report about a group of assigned patients. Which patient should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain can indicate a life-threatening condition such as myocardial infarction. The nurse should assess this patient immediately, monitoring for signs of cardiac compromise and initiating emergency interventions if necessary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to give a handoff report to the oncoming nurse. In which of the following areas should the nurse provide report to the oncoming nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bedside reporting enhances communication, ensures the oncoming nurse can visually assess the client, and allows the client to participate in their care. This approach promotes safety and reduces the risk of errors during the handoff.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is evaluating whether patient goals and outcomes have been met for a patient with physical mobility problems due to a fractured leg. Which finding indicates the patient has met an expected outcome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Independent walking with a walker demonstrates progress toward independence in mobility, indicating a met outcome.
Question 4 of 5
After receiving change of shift report, the nurse delegates hygiene care for the caseload of patients. Which patient should the nurse delegate to the nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This patient is stable and only needs assistance with bathing, making them appropriate for NAP delegation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing nursing care to a group of patients. Which actions are direct care interventions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A;B;C;E
Rationale: Direct care interventions involve hands-on or interactive actions with the patient, such as teaching, resuscitation, tube insertion, and ambulation. Documentation is indirect care.