ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 I Questions
Extract:
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client.
Exhibit 1
Medical History
Initial visit:
Client reports a sedentary lifestyle.
Client is lactose intolerant and denies taking vitamin supplements.
Client is a nonsmoker.
Client does not drink alcohol.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for osteoporosis? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E,F
Rationale: B: Low vitamin D impairs calcium absorption. E: Sedentary lifestyle reduces bone density. F: Lactose intolerance limits calcium intake. C and D are absent, and A isn’t a primary risk.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A community health nurse is visiting an older adult client who recently moved into an assisted living apartment. Which of the following client statements indicates difficulty accepting their transition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding activities due to perceived barriers suggests isolation and resistance to the transition. Other statements show acceptance or practical adaptation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer intermittent tube feeding to a client who has a percutaneous gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flushing with 5 mL water maintains patency and clears residue. pH checks are for NG tubes, 8-hour checks are too infrequent, and supine positioning risks aspiration—semi-upright is preferred.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who can only bear weight on one leg how to ambulate using crutches. Which of the following statements nurse plan to instruct the client to use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Three-point gait supports non-weight-bearing on one leg, advancing crutches then the affected leg. Swing-through is for paralysis, four-point and two-point require bilateral weight-bearing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer insulin to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus, what action should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Verifying the dose with another nurse ensures accuracy, preventing errors in this high-risk medication. Administering, using a filter needle, or mixing come after confirmation.