ATI RN
ATI Nur 237 Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When should a nurse perform an ongoing assessment during a patient's hospital stay?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ongoing assessments should be performed regularly, especially at the beginning of each shift, to detect changes early, adjust care plans, and intervene as needed.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is evaluating whether patient goals and outcomes have been met for a patient with physical mobility problems due to a fractured leg. Which finding indicates the patient has met an expected outcome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Independent walking with a walker demonstrates progress toward independence in mobility, indicating a met outcome.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is interviewing a client who will undergo diagnostic testing. The nurse should ask about a client's potential allergies during which phase of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The assessment phase involves gathering subjective and objective data about the patient. Asking about allergies is part of the initial health history to ensure safe care planning.
Question 4 of 5
A 65-year-old male patient with hypertension was recently started on a new antihypertensive medication. During the evaluation phase of the nursing process, which action should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The evaluation phase focuses on determining if interventions, such as medications, have achieved the desired outcomes, making blood pressure assessment the priority.
Question 5 of 5
Which scenario best illustrates the nurse using data validation when making a nursing clinical decision for a patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Data validation involves verifying information before taking action. The nurse gathers subjective data (time of last dressing change) and objective data (drainage) before deciding to remove the dressing.