ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Based on the comment made by the nurse manager during the staff meeting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A laissez-faire leader takes a hands-off approach allowing group members to make their own decisions. The nurse manager’s comment allowing staff to decide on assignments reflects this leadership style unlike democratic situational or bureaucratic approaches.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a postoperative client on essential nutrition for healing. Which statement by the client would indicate a need for information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restricting the diet to only fats and carbohydrates indicates a need for further education as a balanced diet with protein vitamins and minerals is essential for postoperative healing. The other statements reflect appropriate nutritional choices for healing.
Question 3 of 5
A client recovering from surgery asks the nurse why turning,deep breathing and coughing exercises need to be done. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning deep breathing and coughing exercises are important for clients recovering from surgery as they help prevent the development of pneumonia. After surgery clients may have difficulty taking deep breaths and coughing due to pain or discomfort which can lead to mucus accumulation in the lungs increasing the risk of pneumonia. These exercises help clear the lungs and reduce this risk making this the primary reason for their implementation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has performed an assessment of a client scheduled for discharge to be cared for by the family. Which situation would the nurse question regarding discharge of this client to be cared for by the family?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse would question the discharge of a client to be cared for by the family if the client and family lack knowledge of the treatment regimen. Adequate understanding of the treatment regimen including medication administration wound care or device management is essential for safe and effective care at home. Without this knowledge the family may inadvertently cause harm necessitating further education or support before discharge. The other situations—sterile dressing changes feeding tube and IV medications by home health nurses—are manageable with proper training or professional support and do not inherently prevent discharge.
Question 5 of 5
If a visitor in the dining room at the hospital has a forceful cough,the nurse should first:
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: If a visitor has a forceful cough the nurse should first allow the visitor to continue coughing as coughing is a natural reflex to clear the airway. The nurse should also assess the effectiveness of the cough. If the cough is weak or ineffective further intervention may be needed. CPR or the Heimlich maneuver would only be appropriate if the visitor is choking and assisting to a sitting position on the floor may not be necessary.