ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Exams Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient on contact precautions. Which action will be most appropriate to prevent the spread of disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a dedicated blood pressure cuff prevents cross-contamination between patients, a key measure for contact precautions. Negative airflow is for airborne precautions, and PPE is standard but less specific to equipment. Safe transport is important but not primary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports that they are experiencing grief following the recent loss of a partner. The client states that the grief is decreasing in severity over time, and they are looking forward to spending time with their grandchildren. The nurse should identify that the client has manifestations of which of the following types of grief?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uncomplicated grief is a normal response to loss, diminishing over time as the client adapts, as seen in the client’s decreasing grief and positive outlook. Disenfranchised grief lacks social recognition, anticipatory grief occurs before loss, and prolonged grief persists abnormally.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypernatremia and requires IV fluid therapy due to his NPO status. Which of the following solutions should the nurse prepare to infuse for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 0.45% sodium chloride (half-normal saline) is hypotonic, providing free water to dilute excess sodium in hypernatremia. Lactated Ringer’s and D5NS contain sodium, worsening hypernatremia, and D10W is for calories, not electrolytes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is observing an assistant personnel (AP) changing the linen for a client who has fecal incontinence. Which of the following actions indicates that the AP understands the principles of infection control?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing clean linen that touched the floor in the soiled linen bag prevents cross-contamination and maintains cleanliness. It adheres to infection control standards by ensuring that only soiled items are disposed of appropriately. Placing soiled linen on the floor increases the risk of spreading pathogens. Holding soiled linen against the body risks transferring pathogens to the caregiver’s clothing. Shaking soiled linen disperses infectious particles, increasing contamination risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of dementia. The client is alert and oriented to person, place, and time, and has advance directives. The client is scheduled for a procedure that requires informed consent. Which of the following persons should sign the informed consent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client, being alert and oriented with decision-making capacity, should sign the informed consent. Caregivers, partners, or those with power of attorney only sign if the client lacks capacity.