ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
To ensure client safety, a nurse manager is planning to observe a newly licensed nurse perform a straight catheterization on a client. In which of the following roles is the nurse manager functioning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Client care provider. The nurse manager is functioning in the role of overseeing and supervising the newly licensed nurse as they perform a straight catheterization on a client to ensure proper technique and client safety. As a client care provider, the nurse manager is responsible for ensuring that the client receives safe and effective care.
Explanation for the other choices:
A: Client educator - This role involves providing information and teaching clients about their health conditions or treatments. The nurse manager in this scenario is not directly educating the client.
B: Client advocate - This role involves speaking up for the client's best interests. While important, it is not the primary role being demonstrated in this scenario.
D: Case manager - This role involves coordinating care and services for clients across different healthcare settings. The nurse manager in this scenario is focused on direct observation and supervision of a procedure, rather than overall care coordination.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse enters the room of a client who has a seizure disorder. The client is sitting in a chair and begins to experience a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Help the client lie on the floor. This is the first action to take during a seizure to prevent injury. By lowering the client to the floor, the risk of falling and hitting objects is minimized, ensuring safety. Turning the client onto their side (choice
A) can be done after they are on the floor to prevent aspiration. Loosening clothing (choice
C) and moving items away (choice
D) are important but secondary to ensuring the client is on the ground.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about reducing the adverse effects of immobility. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Performing ankle and knee exercises every hour helps prevent muscle atrophy and improve circulation, reducing adverse effects of immobility. This promotes joint mobility and prevents blood clots.
Choice B: Having a partner help change positions every 4 hours may not be frequent enough to prevent complications of immobility.
Choice C: Removing antiembolic stockings while in bed can increase the risk of blood clots as they are meant to promote circulation.
Choice D: Holding breath when rising from a sitting position can lead to dizziness and falls, not addressing the adverse effects of immobility.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Day 1, 1100:
• Temperature 39.1° C (102.4° F)
• Pulse rate 102/min
• Respiratory rate 26/min
• Blood pressure 122/80 mm Hg
• Oxygen saturation 86% on room air
• Weight 90.7 kg (200 lb)
Day 2, 1200:
• Temperature 38° C (100.4" F)
• Pulse rate 100/min
• Respiratory rate 22/min
• Blood pressure 120/74 mm Hg
• Oxygen saturation 88% on nasal cannula at 2 L/min
Day 3, 1200:
• Temperature 37.2° C (98.9" F)
• Pulse rate 90/min
• Respiratory rate 20/min
• Blood pressure 120/72 mm Hg
• Oxygen saturation 91% on nasal cannula at 3 L/min
Day 4, 1500:
• Temperature 37.2° C (98.9° F)
• Pulse rate 92/min
• Respiratory rate 22/min
• Blood pressure 120/72 mm Hg
• Oxygen saturation 93% on nasal cannula at 3 L/min: 88% on room air
Vital Signs
Day 1, 1100:
• Temperature 39.1° C (102.4° F)
• Pulse rate 102/min
• Respiratory rate 26/min
• Blood pressure 122/80 mm Hg
• Oxygen saturation 86% on room air
• Weight 90.7 kg (200 lb)
Day 2, 1200:
• Temperature 38° C (100.4" F)
• Pulse rate 100/min
• Respiratory rate 22/min
• Blood pressure 120/74 mm Hg
• Oxygen saturation 88% on nasal cannula at 2 L/min
Day 3, 1200:
• Temperature 37.2° C (98.9" F)
• Pulse rate 90/min
• Respiratory rate 20/min
• Blood pressure 120/72 mm Hg
• Oxygen saturation 91% on nasal cannula at 3 L/min
Day 4, 1500:
• Temperature 37.2° C (98.9° F)
• Pulse rate 92/min
• Respiratory rate 22/min
• Blood pressure 120/72 mm Hg
• Oxygen saturation 93% on nasal cannula at 3 L/min: 88% on room air
Medication Administration Record
Day 1, 1500:
• Cefazolin 500 mg every 12 hr IV Dexamethasone 15 mg every 6 hr IV
Day 3, 1200:
• Discontinue dexamethasone 15 mg every 6 hr IV Prednisone 40 mg PO daily
Day 4, 1500:
• Discontinue cefazolin 500 mg every 12 hr IV
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for the client and their caregiver. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: The correct answers are A and C. Option A is important as adjusting oxygen flow rate can help ease breathing, ensuring optimal oxygen delivery. Option C advises storing the oxygen cylinder wrench with the tank for easy access in case of emergencies. These two pieces of information are crucial for maintaining proper oxygen therapy and ensuring safety.
Options B, E, F, and G are incorrect. Option B states a specific duration for antibiotic therapy, which may vary depending on the type of infection. Option E relates to steroid medication administration timing, which can vary based on the specific medication and condition. Option F provides general advice on antibiotic administration but may not apply to all antibiotics. Option G implies a specific tapering schedule for steroids, which should be individualized based on the patient's condition and response.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to change a client's tracheostomy ties. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cutting the old ties after securing the new ties ensures that the client's airway remains stable throughout the procedure. If the old ties are cut before securing the new ties, there is a risk of accidental decannulation, leading to potential airway compromise. This step-by-step approach prioritizes patient safety and prevents unnecessary risks during the tracheostomy tie change.
Summary:
A: Allowing space for three fingers under the ties is important for proper fit but not the immediate action needed during the tie change.
B: Using a quick-release knot may be helpful for easy removal in emergencies but is not the primary concern during the tie change.
C: Extending the client's neck may help with visualization but is not essential for securing the ties.
D: Cutting the old ties after securing the new ties is the correct action to maintain airway stability.
E, F, G: No information provided.