ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An assistive personnel (AP) reports a client's vital signs as tympanic temperature 37.1°C (98.8°F),pulse 92/min,respiratory rate 18/min,and BP 98/58 mm Hg. Which of the following vital signs should the nurse re-measure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The BP of 98/58 mm Hg (
B) is low particularly the diastolic requiring re-measurement to ensure accuracy. Other vitals are normal.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A charge nurse is making client care assignments. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Assisting ambulation (
A) feeding (
C) and bathing (
D) are within AP scope.
Choices B and E require nurse expertise.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed bedrest. The plan of care indicates that the client should perform isometric exercises every 2 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as directed by the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isometric exercises (
A) involve muscle tightening without joint movement suitable for bedrest. Other choices describe different exercise types.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning home care for a 9-year-old child following an acute exacerbation of asthma. Which of the following of Erikson's developmental stages should the nurse consider in the planning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Industry vs. inferiority (6-12 years) is relevant for a 9-year-old focusing on competence and self-esteem critical for asthma management. Other stages apply to different ages.