ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty hearing conversation. What intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Facing the client during conversation allows them to see the nurse’s mouth and facial expressions aiding understanding by reducing background noise and supporting lip-reading. Other interventions may not effectively improve communication.
Question 2 of 5
A discharge goal for a client is to have improved mobility. Which outcome statement did the nurse write appropriately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An appropriate outcome statement for a client with a discharge goal of improved mobility should be specific measurable achievable relevant and time-bound. The statement "Client will ambulate without a walker by 6 weeks" meets these criteria specifying the desired outcome providing a measurable goal and including a time frame. Other statements are either too vague or not measurable enough to be considered appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
When planning interventions to promote a client's appetite,which of the following would be included in the client's plan?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale:
To promote a client's appetite interventions should include providing a tidy clean environment free of unpleasant sights or odors and encouraging oral hygiene after mealtime. These create a pleasant dining experience and improve food taste unlike unfamiliar foods or poorly timed treatments.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is using the PED model to write a nursing diagnosis. Which nursing diagnoses demonstrate that the nurse used this model appropriately? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: The PED model includes Problem Etiology and Defining Characteristics. Diagnoses with a problem cause and observable signs/symptoms (e.g. Ineffective Breathing Pattern as evidenced by cyanotic lips) correctly use this model. Option B lacks defining characteristics and E is unrelated. Writing Diagnostic Statements (PES Format)
Question 5 of 5
While conducting a dressing change,the nurse notes a new area of skin breakdown that was caused by the tape used to secure the dressing. In which phase of the nursing process is the nurse working?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nursing process consists of five phases: assessment diagnosis planning implementation and evaluation. During the assessment phase the nurse gathers information about the client's health status and needs. Noting a new area of skin breakdown during a dressing change is part of the assessment phase as the nurse is observing and collecting data about the client's condition.