ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When evaluating the client's temperature levels, the nurse expects the client's temperature to be lower:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Body temperature is lowest in the early morning due to circadian rhythms. Stress, exercise, and preoperative anxiety typically raise temperature.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse delegates vital signs for a patient to the nurse assistant. What is the nurse's responsibility regarding delegation of this task?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse must review delegated vital signs promptly to interpret and act on findings, retaining accountability for the task.
Question 3 of 5
When evaluating the client's temperature levels, the nurse expects the client's temperature to be lower:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Body temperature is lowest in the early morning due to circadian rhythms. Stress, exercise, and preoperative anxiety typically raise temperature.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult patient with a respiratory rate of 32 breaths/minute. Which term will the nurse use to document this finding in the patient's chart?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachypnea is a respiratory rate >20/min. 32 breaths/min indicates tachypnea, not slow (bradypnea), absent (apnea), or normal (eupnea) breathing.
Question 5 of 5
Lana is developing Mrs. Watson's care plan. She wants to add more interventions and not just deliver pain medication. What are some other nursing actions that would be helpful to Mrs. Watson? Select the 4 correct answers.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Music, massage, heat/cold, and relaxation techniques reduce pain and stress. Vigorous rubbing worsens arthritis pain.