ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Exams Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been admitted for surgery for a colostomy. The patient states, 'I can’t believe this has happened to me.' What is the nurse’s best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the patient’s feelings and reassuring them while inviting concerns provides support and encourages dialogue. Other responses are dismissive, irrelevant, or confrontational.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client and discovers the infusion pump with the client's total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution is not infusing. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden interruption of TPN can cause hypoglycemia due to halted glucose infusion, leading to shakiness and diaphoresis. Thirst and urination indicate hyperglycemia, hypertension and crackles suggest fluid overload, and fever and chills indicate infection, not directly related to TPN cessation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is educating a client who is experiencing sleep disturbances and desires to decrease caffeine intake. Which of the following beverages should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lemon-lime soda typically does not contain caffeine, making it suitable for reducing caffeine intake to improve sleep. Chocolate milk, diet cola, and brewed iced tea contain caffeine, which can exacerbate sleep disturbances.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports back pain. The nurse asks the client to rate the pain on a scale of 0 to 10. The nurse is using which of the following components of the PQRST mnemonic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the PQRST mnemonic, 'S' stands for Severity. Asking the client to rate pain on a 0-10 scale assesses the intensity of the pain, providing a baseline for pain management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had radiation therapy and is experiencing painful dermatitis. The nurse should identify the client is experiencing which of the following types of pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Painful dermatitis from radiation therapy is acute pain, resulting from recent tissue damage. Cancer pain relates to tumor effects, chronic pain persists longer, and neuropathic pain involves nerve damage.