ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with impaired physical mobility. Which potential complications will the nurse monitor for in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A;D;E
Rationale: Foot drop, hypostatic pneumonia, and impaired skin integrity are complications of immobility due to muscle weakness, lung secretion pooling, and pressure on skin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical unit is teaching a group of assistive personnel about handling clients’ bed linens safely. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tying linen bags securely prevents pathogen spread and maintains a clean environment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a health promotion class about isotonic exercises. Which types of exercises will the nurse give as examples?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swimming, jogging, and bicycling are examples of isotonic exercises, where muscles contract and change length, leading to movement of body parts. These improve muscle strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a smoking cessation class for family members of patients with lung cancer. The nurse believes that the class will convert many smokers to nonsmokers once they realize the benefits of not smoking. Which health care model is the nurse following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The health belief model explains health behaviors based on an individual's perceptions of the severity of a health issue, the perceived benefits of taking action, and the perceived barriers to action. The nurse’s belief that smokers will quit once they realize the benefits aligns with this model.