ATI RN
ATI Nur 237 Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse takes a health history, measures vital signs and conducts a physical assessment on a new admission. After data analysis, what should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After analyzing data, the next step in the nursing process is planning, which includes setting measurable, individualized goals for the patient.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing time management strategies with another nurse. The nurse should include which of the following as an example of a time management strategy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Planning for interruptions improves efficiency and prioritization, enhancing time management.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a patient's plan of care, which includes the nursing diagnostic statement, Impaired physical mobility related to tibial fracture as evidenced by patient's inability to ambulate. Which part of the diagnostic statement does the nurse need to revise?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tibial fracture' is a medical diagnosis. The etiology should focus on the patient’s response, such as 'pain and muscle weakness' related to the fracture.
Question 4 of 5
A patient who recently underwent abdominal surgery is complaining of severe abdominal pain and has a distended abdomen. Which of the following interventions should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse must assess before taking action to identify possible complications (e.g., bowel obstruction).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse educator is reviewing guidelines for writing an outcome statement. Which examples best indicate a correct outcome statement? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: D;E;F
Rationale: Correct outcome statements are specific, measurable, and time-bound. Walking 50 feet with a walker, demonstrating inhaler use, and reporting a pain level less than 4 are observable and measurable goals.