ATI RN
ATI N103N103 Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An employee health nurse is providing education on how nurses can prevent back and joint injury. Which techniques minimize this risk of injury on the job?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Using good body mechanics (
A) minimizes strain during lifting. Proper posture (
B) reduces spinal stress. Assistive devices (
C) like lifts reduce physical strain. Staying physically fit (
D) enhances strength and flexibility. All techniques prevent back/joint injuries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on the medical-surgical unit is conducting a fall risk assessment on four clients. Which of these clients would be at greatest risk for falls?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An older adult with confusion and urinary frequency is at greatest fall risk due to disorientation and urgency compounded by age-related declines in strength/balance. Postoperative assistance (
A) crutch adaptation (
B) and leg ulcer (
D) pose lower risks.
Question 3 of 5
A client has an injury to the left ankle requiring partial weight bearing. The client is elderly with a history of balance deficit. Which assistive device would be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adjusting pain medication dosage for age is critical for elderly clients to prevent overmedication, supporting safe mobility with a balance deficit. The other options are unrelated to assistive devices or inappropriate for PCA use.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing an educational program about client confidentiality. The nurse should explain that nurses may share a client's protected health information with which individuals?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health care team members involved in the client’s care can access protected health information under HIPAA to ensure safe treatment. Sharing with family, administrators, or clergy requires client consent or a specific need, which is not automatic.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has manifestations of a Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection. Which action should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gown and gloves prevent contact transmission of C. difficile. Masks are unnecessary, alcohol-based sanitizers are ineffective against spores, and blood tests don’t diagnose C. difficile.