ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is admitting a new client to the unit. The nurse notes that this client would need an alternate meal choice when the menu specified pork for a meal. Members of which cultural group might request an alternative meal choice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muslims may request an alternative meal choice when pork is specified
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 group of nurses is researching how care providers of Stage I/II Alzheimer's clients use prior coping skills in dealing with their current situation. Which qualitative research tradition are these nurses using?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The group of nurses is using the phenomenology qualitative research tradition. Phenomenology focuses on understanding the essence of lived experiences from the perspective of those who have experienced them. Researching how care providers of Stage I/II Alzheimer’s clients use prior coping skills involves exploring their personal experiences and perspectives making phenomenology the appropriate tradition. Grounded theory (
A) develops theories from data ethnography (
B) studies cultures and substantive dimension (
C) is not a recognized research tradition.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The client who has sleep apnoea reports falling asleep while driving,almost being involved in an accident and frequent episodes of sleepwalking. What nursing diagnosis should be a priority for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The priority nursing diagnosis for this client is Risk for injury related to somnambulism. Sleepwalking (somnambulism) and falling asleep while driving pose immediate safety risks as the client could harm themselves or others during these episodes. Prioritizing safety aligns with Maslow’s hierarchy where physiological and safety needs take precedence. While impaired gas exchange (
D) is relevant to sleep apnea the immediate risk of injury from sleepwalking and daytime sleepiness is more urgent. Disturbed sleep pattern (
A) and thought processes (
B) are less immediate concerns.