ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is admitted to a rehabilitation facility following stroke. The patient has right-sided paralysis and is unable to speak. The patient will be receiving physical therapy and speech therapy. Which level of preventive care is the patient receiving?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tertiary prevention involves interventions aimed at reducing the long-term effects of a disease or injury, improving quality of life, and preventing further complications. Rehabilitation services post-stroke align with this level.
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 manager is observing the care provided by a nurse who is in orientation to the unit. Which of the following actions by the nurse indicates the nurse manager should intervene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Opening the top flap of a sterile tray toward the body increases the risk of contamination and compromises sterility, which is critical in maintaining aseptic technique during procedures.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the patient for respiratory complications of immobility. Which action will the nurse take assessing the respiratory system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To properly assess for respiratory complications related to immobility, the nurse should auscultate all lung fields to detect abnormal lung sounds such as crackles, wheezes, or decreased breath sounds. This thorough assessment helps identify early signs of respiratory compromise, such as atelectasis or pneumonia.