ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Assessment Exam Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning to instruct a group of adolescents on ways to prevent traumatic brain injuries. What should be included in these instructions?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Nonslip shoes prevent falls, supervised gun use avoids shootings, seat belts reduce crash injuries, and avoiding risky activities like snowboarding without safety gear (e.g., helmets) lowers TBI risk.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to percuss a client's anterior chest area. Which approach will the nurse use for this assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Starting above the right clavicle and comparing right and left chest sections ensures systematic assessment and detects asymmetry (e.g., pleural effusion). Other methods lack immediate side-to-side comparison or include non-standard steps like upward percussion from the liver.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is using the finger pads of the hand to palpate a body part. Which finding would the nurse be best able to detect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Finger pads, densely innervated, are ideal for detecting subtle pulses due to their sensitivity. Temperature is better assessed with the dorsal hand, and vibrations or fremitus with the ulnar edge or palm.
Question 4 of 5
When preparing to examine a client's sclera and conjunctiva during an eye examination, the nurse should instruct the client to move both eyes to look in which direction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Looking up exposes the sclera and palpebral conjunctiva for thorough inspection. Downward gaze covers the scl longitudinal study era, and lateral movements stretch only parts of the conjunctiva.
Question 5 of 5
A client has been receiving intravenous antibiotics (ototoxic) for several weeks. Which prevention strategy would be best for the nurse to recommend for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Formal hearing tests (audiometry) comprehensively detect ototoxicity-related hearing loss across frequencies, enabling early intervention. Rubbing fingers, tuning fork, and whisper tests are less sensitive and specific, missing subtle changes.