ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse removes an indwelling urinary catheter that an older adult client has had in place for 2 days. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following expected outcomes after catheter removal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Temporary urinary retention is common post-catheter removal in older adults due to bladder readjustment.
Choice A is not expected
Choice B requires reporting and
Choice C suggests dehydration not a direct outcome.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying 4 to 5 mL of soap (
C) ensures effective handwashing. Other choices are incorrect techniques that reduce efficacy or safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse administers an incorrect medication to a client. Following an assessment of the client,the nurse determines that the client has experienced no untoward effects as a result of the medication. The nurse does not complete an incident report because no harm came to the client. Which of the following ethical principles did the nurse violate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failing to report the error violates beneficence (
A) which prioritizes client safety. Other principles are not directly violated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class of older adults about the expected physiologic changes of aging. Which of the following changes should the nurse include in the discussion?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Glare sensitivity (
A) disc dehydration (
B) decreased cough reflex (
D) and reduced bladder capacity (E) are age-related changes.
Choice C is incorrect as systolic BP often increases.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requests prescription pain medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Determining the pain’s location is the first step to assess its nature and guide treatment.
Choices B C and D follow assessment.