ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The attributes of a professional nurse are:
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: All listed options are attributes of a professional nurse. A professional nurse should be willing to learn from clients motivated to provide high-quality care aware of how beliefs and values influence others accept responsibility for actions and advocate for all clients encompassing a broad range of professional and ethical qualities.
Question 2 of 5
A young man who has had a traumatic mid-thigh amputation of his right leg refuses to look at the wound during dressing changes. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respecting the client's wish not to look at the wound shows empathy and supports the client's autonomy allowing them to process the trauma at their own pace. Other responses may pressure or dismiss the client's feelings which could hinder emotional recovery. Above-Knee Amputation
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is taking care of an adult client who throws a temper tantrum because he does not get his own way. Which defense mechanism is the adult client displaying?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The adult client is displaying regression a defense mechanism where an individual reverts to an earlier stage of development in response to stress or conflict. Throwing a temper tantrum a behavior typical of young children indicates regression to a less mature coping mechanism when the client does not get his way. Repression (
A) involves suppressing memories rationalization (
B) justifies behavior and reaction formation (
C) involves acting opposite to true feelings none of which fit the scenario.
Question 4 of 5
The attributes of a professional nurse are:
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: All listed options are attributes of a professional nurse. A professional nurse should be willing to learn from clients motivated to provide high-quality care aware of how beliefs and values influence others accept responsibility for actions and advocate for all clients encompassing a broad range of professional and ethical qualities.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room and sees that ashes from a cigarette are beginning to ignite trash in the wastebasket. What actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first action is to rescue the client from immediate danger ensuring their safety by removing them from the room. Client safety is the top priority in a fire situation followed by other actions like activating the alarm or extinguishing the fire if safe.