ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam Study Guide 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Nurse manager is reviewing care of client with seizures with nurses on unit. Which statements by nurse requires more instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Going to the nurses' station for assistance may cause a delay in providing immediate care to the client with seizures. The nurse should stay with the client to ensure safety and monitor for complications. Placing the client on their side (
A) helps prevent aspiration, administering meds as prescribed (
C) is essential for seizure management, and being prepared to insert an airway (
D) is a crucial step in case of respiratory distress. Other choices were left blank.
Question 2 of 5
Nurse has prepared a sterile field for assisting a provider with chest tube insertion. Which should the nurse recognize as contaminating the sterile field? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale:
B: Moistening a cotton ball with sterile NS and placing it on the sterile field introduces moisture and potentially non-sterile elements, contaminating the field.
C: Any delay increases the risk of contamination as the sterile field may no longer be maintained sterile for the intended procedure.
D: Turning away from the sterile field to speak to someone allows for potential contaminants to enter the sterile area.
Incorrect
Choices:
A: While dropping a sterile instrument near the field is not ideal, it may not necessarily contaminate the field.
E: The client's hand brushing against the outer edge of the sterile field is a concern, but it is not a direct cause of contamination in the field.
Question 3 of 5
Nurse manager of med-surg unit is assigning care responsibilities for oncoming shift. Client is awaiting transfer back to unit from PACU following thoracic surgery. To which staff member should nurse assign to this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: RN. A registered nurse (RN) is the most suitable staff member to care for a client awaiting transfer from PACU after thoracic surgery due to their advanced training and skills in managing complex post-surgical care. RNs are trained to assess, monitor, and provide specialized care to patients with critical needs, such as those recovering from surgery. The charge nurse (choice
A) may have administrative duties and may not be available to provide direct patient care. LPNs (choice
C) have a more limited scope of practice compared to RNs and may not have the necessary skills to care for a post-thoracic surgery patient. Assistive personnel (AP) (choice
D) are not qualified to provide the level of care and monitoring required for a patient in this condition.
Question 4 of 5
Nurse is caring for client sitting in chair & asks to return to bed. Which is priority action for nurse to take at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Assess client's ability to help with transfer. This is the priority action because it ensures the safety of the client during the transfer process. By assessing the client's ability to help, the nurse can determine the level of assistance needed and prevent any potential injuries or accidents.
Choice A is incorrect because obtaining a walker may not be necessary if the client is able to transfer without it.
Choice B is incorrect as calling for additional personnel should not be the immediate priority without first assessing the client's ability to help with the transfer.
Choice C is incorrect as using a transfer belt assumes the client needs assistance, which may not be the case if the client is able to transfer independently.
Overall, assessing the client's ability first allows for a tailored and safe approach to transferring the client back to bed.
Question 5 of 5
Nurse at elementary school is planning health promotion & primary prevention class. Which topics are appropriate for parents of school-age children?
Correct Answer: A, B, C, E
Rationale: The correct topics for parents of school-age children are A, B, C, and E. A: Childhood obesity is relevant to promote healthy habits. B: Substance use disorders prevention is crucial during adolescence. C: Scoliosis screening ensures early detection. E: Stranger awareness enhances child safety. These topics align with health promotion and primary prevention goals for school-age children.
Choices D (front-seat seatbelt use) and F, G (blank choices) are not as relevant for parents of school-age children in the context of health promotion and primary prevention.