ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam Study Guide 2024-2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing information regarding safety and accidental poisoning to a grandparent who will be taking custody of a 1-year-old grandchild. Which comment by the grandparent will cause the nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. It is essential to intervene if the grandparent mentions, "If my grandchild eats a plant." This statement is incorrect because not all plants are safe for consumption, and some can be toxic. The grandparent should be advised to keep all plants out of reach of the child and to seek immediate medical attention if the child ingests a plant. The other choices are correct: A provides the poison control number, B advises against inducing vomiting for bleach ingestion, C instructs to call 911 if the child loses consciousness, and E correctly states that syrup of ipecac should not be given.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is admitted and is placed on fall precautions. The nurse teaches the patient and family about fall precautions. Which action will the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Keep the patient on fall risk until discharge. This is the appropriate action because fall risk assessments should be ongoing throughout the patient's stay to ensure safety. Checking on the patient once a shift (
A) may not be sufficient to prevent falls. Encouraging visitors in the early evening (
B) does not directly address the patient's fall risk. Placing all four side rails in the 'up' position (
C) can lead to restraint-related issues and is not recommended unless necessary for safety. Keeping the patient on fall risk until discharge (
D) ensures ongoing monitoring and implementation of appropriate precautions.
Question 3 of 5
A homeless adult patient presents to the emergency department. The nurse obtains the following vital signs: temperature 94.8° F, blood pressure 106/56, apical pulse 58, and respiratory rate 12. Which vital sign should the nurse address immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Temperature. The nurse should address the low temperature of 94.8°F immediately as it indicates hypothermia, which can be life-threatening. Hypothermia can lead to altered mental status, cardiac arrhythmias, and even cardiac arrest. It is crucial to address hypothermia promptly by providing warming measures to prevent further complications.
The other vital signs are within normal ranges. The respiratory rate of 12, blood pressure of 106/56, and apical pulse of 58 are all considered normal for an adult. While these vital signs should be monitored, addressing the low temperature takes precedence due to the potential severe consequences of untreated hypothermia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient for lead poisoning. Which patient is the nurse most likely assessing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B:
Toddler.
Toddlers are most at risk for lead poisoning due to their tendency to explore and put objects in their mouths, including lead-contaminated items. Their developing bodies are more susceptible to the harmful effects of lead exposure. Young infants are less likely to be mobile and ingest lead. Preschoolers and adolescents are less at risk than toddlers due to their reduced likelihood of mouthing objects. Thus, the nurse is most likely assessing a toddler for lead poisoning.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of older adults at an assisted-living facility about age-related physiological changes affecting safety. Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask this group?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. The nurse should ask about hearing tornado sirens as age-related changes can affect hearing. This is crucial for safety in case of emergencies.
Choice B is about vision, choice C is about taste, and choice D is about hand strength, which are important but not as critical for safety in emergencies.