ATI RN
ATI Custom Wn23 NS122 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is threatening to commit suicide.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about the suicide plan assesses risk level and guides intervention, a priority in suicide prevention. Past events (
A), outcomes (
B), and reasons (
D) are less immediate for safety planning.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about common discomforts of pregnancy during the first trimester with a client who is pregnant.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary frequency is common in the first trimester due to increased blood volume and kidney activity. Supine hypotension (
A), heartburn (
B), and constipation (
C) are more typical later in pregnancy.
Extract:
The nurse is talking with the caregiver of a 13-year-old diagnosed with scoliosis who is being fitted with a brace and appears upset and angry, stating, 'I hate this brace; I hate it already.'
Question 3 of 5
In an effort to support this child, which statement would be the most appropriate for the nurse to make to this child's caregiver?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing the child to choose clothing to wear with the brace supports her self-esteem and body image, addressing her emotional distress. Focusing on long-term benefits (
B) dismisses her current feelings, suggesting isolation (
C) may increase distress, and comparing her situation to others (
D) is inappropriate and minimizes her experience.
Extract:
The nurse is teaching family members of a child newly diagnosed with muscular dystrophy about early signs.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows that teaching was successful when a parent states that which of the following signs may indicate the condition early?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Difficulty climbing stairs is an early sign of muscular dystrophy due to progressive muscle weakness, confirming successful teaching. Fevers and tiredness (
A), increased strength (
B), and respiratory infections or obesity (
C) are not specific to muscular dystrophy.
Extract:
A client in her third trimester reports sleeping poorly: sleeping on her back results in lightheadedness and dizziness and lying on her side results in no sleep.
Question 5 of 5
Which suggestion for sleeping should the nurse prioritize for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pillow under the right hip supports side-lying, improving blood flow and reducing pressure on the inferior vena cava, alleviating lightheadedness. No pillow (
B), shoulder pillow (
C), or both hips (
D) do not address circulation effectively.