ATI RN
ATI N 144 Exam 1 Fundamental Concepts for Nursing Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Identify which client could be considered to be in a state of wellness?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hospice client who is comfortable and at peace with dying is in a state of wellness. Wellness is not only the absence of disease but also the presence of positive health behaviors and attitudes. The client’s acceptance and comfort reflect emotional and spiritual well-being aligning with wellness. The other options involve ignoring health risks emotional distress or unhealthy behaviors which do not reflect wellness.
Question 2 of 5
A diabetic client states he feels depressed,is complaining of chest pain and has an open wound. Which of these complaints would require an immediate focused assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate a life-threatening condition like a heart attack requiring immediate assessment to evaluate cardiac and respiratory function. Open wounds and depression are concerns but less urgent unless severe. Diabetes is a chronic condition not requiring immediate focus unless in crisis.
Question 3 of 5
The RN is developing a teaching plan for a client with a wound. Which strategy should the RN use to promote learning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Repeating key concepts is an effective strategy to promote learning helping the patient remember and clarify information. Waiting 24 hours risks forgetting complex-to-simple organization may overwhelm and holding questions discourages engagement all of which hinder learning.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention is an example of the RN working in a health promotion role through primary prevention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering a vaccine to a well child is an example of primary prevention which aims to prevent disease before it occurs by reducing risk factors. Vaccines protect against infectious diseases. The other options involve secondary (wound care) or tertiary (glucose monitoring nebulizer) prevention addressing existing conditions or complications.
Question 5 of 5
A patient at a long-term care facility makes the following statements regarding management of his constipation. Which statement would require follow-up teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I take my laxative every morning and an enema every night is an incorrect statement that requires follow-up teaching by the nurse. Laxatives and enemas should not be used routinely or excessively as they can cause side effects such as dehydration electrolyte imbalance abdominal cramps diarrhea or dependence. The patient should be instructed to use them only as prescribed and for a short period. Other statements reflect correct constipation management strategies.