ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been trying to quit smoking. The patient has been smoke free for 2 weeks but had two cigarettes last night and at least two this morning, what should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A patient who has been smoke-free but then relapses may return to the contemplation phase (where they begin to think about quitting again) or the precontemplation phase (where they are not yet actively considering quitting). The relapse does not erase the progress made but may lead to reevaluating the readiness to quit and reengaging in the quitting process with more awareness of the challenges ahead.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for falls. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C;D;E
Rationale: Teaching the client to use the call light ensures they can summon help, keeping the bed in the lowest position reduces injury risk, and a fall-risk band alerts staff to take precautions.
Question 3 of 5
While caring for a client, the nurse experiences a needle stick injury. Which of the following actions should the first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The first and most crucial step after a needle-stick injury is to immediately wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water to reduce the risk of infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). The client requires airborne precautions and is receiving multidrug therapy. Which of the following precautions should the nurse take to transport the client safely to the radiology department for a chest x-ray?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client should wear a mask to prevent the spread of airborne TB pathogens during transport.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a child who has measles - measles. Which of the following isolation precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Measles is an airborne illness, requiring airborne precautions, including a negative pressure room and N95 respirators, due to its high contagiousness.