ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question or statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A closed-ended question can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no" or specific information. "Did you take those drugs?" is a closed-ended question as it elicits a yes/no response unlike the other options which are open-ended and encourage detailed answers.
Question 2 of 5
While conducting a dressing change,the nurse notes a new area of skin breakdown that was caused by the tape used to secure the dressing. In which phase of the nursing process is the nurse working?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nursing process consists of five phases: assessment diagnosis planning implementation and evaluation. During the assessment phase the nurse gathers information about the client's health status and needs. Noting a new area of skin breakdown during a dressing change is part of the assessment phase as the nurse is observing and collecting data about the client's condition.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse instructs the client on mind-body therapies. Which mind-body therapy is used when the client pictures themselves lying on a beach with the sounds of waves,the cries of seagulls and the warmth of the sun during periods of stress?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Guided imagery is a mind-body therapy that involves using mental images to promote relaxation and reduce stress. Picturing a calming scene such as lying on a beach with sensory details like waves seagulls and warmth is a classic example of guided imagery helping the client manage stress by focusing on positive calming visualizations. Music therapy (
A) involves auditory stimuli yoga (
C) focuses on physical poses and breathing and storytelling (
D) involves narrative engagement none of which match the described visualization technique.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a terminal illness without an advance directive stops breathing and does not have a heartbeat. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the absence of an advance directive the nurse should call a code initiating emergency resuscitation measures to attempt to revive the client. This is the standard protocol when a client stops breathing and has no heartbeat unless a do-not-resuscitate order is in place. Other options are not appropriate in this urgent situation.
Question 5 of 5
A client needs a test to determine the amount of residual urine. The nurse realizes that this assessment is used for which reason(s)?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: A test to determine the amount of residual urine measures the urine remaining in the bladder after voiding. This assessment helps determine the need for medications to improve bladder emptying and evaluates the amount of retained urine which can increase the risk of urinary tract infections. It is not typically used to assess fluid volume status glomerular filtration rate or the extent of renal failure.