ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing the client for surgery. Select the 3 findings that require follow-up prior to surgery.
Correct Answer: A,C,E,F
Rationale: Dietary intake (
A) ensures fasting compliance, pain level (
C) needs management (increased to 8/10), allergies (E) prevent reactions (shellfish, latex, penicillin), and informed consent (F) confirms understanding—critical pre-surgery. Oxygen saturation (
B) at 96% and blood pressure (
D) are stable.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing an eye assessment for a newly admitted client. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Outward-curling eyelashes (
C) are normal. Pupils are 3-5 mm (
A), blinking is 15-20 times/min (
B), and corneas are clear (D, not opaque).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge teaching about ostomy care with a client who has a new stoma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Pouch opening 1/8 inch larger (
B) fits well, emptying at one-third (
C) prevents leaks, and gauze (
D) protects during changes. Povidone-iodine (
A) irritates, and purple-blue (E) signals poor blood flow, not healing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client about reducing the risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking three times weekly (
C) is a weight-bearing exercise that strengthens bones, reducing osteoporosis risk. Low calcium (A, 1200 mg needed), less dairy (B, a calcium source), and no sun (D, needed for vitamin
D) increase risk.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about decreasing the risk for catheter-associated urinary tract infections in clients. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the collection bag below bladder level (
B) prevents urine backflow, reducing infection risk. Disconnecting (
A) introduces bacteria, catheter size (
C) varies by need, and overfilling (
D) risks backflow.