ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When showering a patient, which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure patient safety?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing water temperature prevents burns, especially for patients with sensory impairments, unlike rushing, using hot water, or leaving the patient unattended, which increase risks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about physiological changes to hearing in older adult clients. Which of the following should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Presbycusis reduces high-frequency hearing, unlike thinner tympanic membranes, decreased tinnitus, or reduced ear wax, which are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on an older adult client who is experiencing age related changes. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aging causes joint stiffness due to cartilage degeneration, unlike increased balance, bone calcification, or muscle mass, which typically decrease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on an older adult client. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aging increases cerumen buildup, unlike peripheral vision, touch sensitivity, or pupil size, which typically decrease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing the process of evidence-based practice with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing a PICOT question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: O' in PICOT stands for outcome, unlike 'C' (comparison), 'P' (population), or 'I' (intervention).