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2023 ATI Fundamentals Exam -70 Questions with 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
.A mother tells the nurse that her 2-year-old toddler has temper tantrums and says "no"
every time the mother tries to help get dressed. The nurse should recognize the toddler is
manifesting which of the following stages of development?
trying to increase her independence
developing a sense of trust
establishing a new identity
attempting to master a skill - ANSWER-trying to increase her independence
.A newly licensed nurse is considering strategies to improve critical thinking. Which of the
following action should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)
find a mentor
use a journal to write about the outcomes of clinical judgments
review articles about evidence-based practice.
limit consultation with other professionals involved in a client's care
make quick decisions when unsure about a client's needs - ANSWER-find a mentor
use a journal to write about the outcomes of clinical judgments
review articles about evidence-based practice.
.A nurse asks a client to stand with her feet together and her eyes open. After a few seconds,
the nurse asks the client to close her eyes. If the client begins to fall, the nurse should
interpret this finding as a positive Romberg's test, indication what alteration? - ANSWER-
Cerebellar dysfunction
Cerebellar dysfunction causes a loss of position sense (proprioception) which results in
positive Romberg's sign.
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.A nurse educator is reviewing proper body mechanics during employee orientation. which of
the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that an attendee
understands the teaching? (Select all that apply)
my line of gravity should fall outside my base of support
the lower my center of gravity, the more stability I have
to broaden my base of support, I should spread my feet apart
when I lift an object, I should hold it as close to my body as possible.
When pulling an object I should move my front foot forward. - ANSWER-the lower my center
of gravity, the more stability I have
to broaden my base of support, I should spread my feet apart
when I lift an object, I should hold it as close to my body as possible.
.a nurse educator is teaching staff members about facility protocol in the event of a tornado.
Which of the following should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
open doors to client rooms
place blankets over clients who are confined to beds
move beds away from the windows.
draw shades and close drapes
instruct ambulatory clients in the hallways to return to their room - ANSWER-place blankets
over clients who are confined to beds
move beds away from the windows.
draw shades and close drapes
.a nurse in a clinic is planning health promotion and disease prevention strategies for a client
who has multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include?
help the client see the benefits of their actions
identify the client's support systems
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suggest and recommend community resources
devise and set goals for the client
teach stress management strategies - ANSWER-help the client see the benefits of their
actions
identify the client's support systems
suggest and recommend community resources
teach stress management strategies
.A nurse in a community health center is teaching a group of clients about the use of
aromatherapy. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following essential
oils is used to alleviate swollen joints? - ANSWER-Chamomille
.a nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from the caregiver of a 12-month-old infant
who asks if the child is old enough for toilet training. Following an educational session with
the nurse, the client agrees to postpone toilet training until the child is older. learning has
occurred in which of the following domains?
cognitive
affective
psychomotor
kinesthetic - ANSWER-affective
.A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the laboratory reports for a client who is at risk for
heart disease. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider?
LDL 170 mg/dL
HDL 60 mg/dL
Triglycerides 60 mg/dL
Total cholesterol 197 mg/dL - ANSWER-LDL 170 mg/dL
2023 ATI Fundamentals Exam -70 Questions with 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
.A mother tells the nurse that her 2-year-old toddler has temper tantrums and says "no"
every time the mother tries to help get dressed. The nurse should recognize the toddler is
manifesting which of the following stages of development?
trying to increase her independence
developing a sense of trust
establishing a new identity
attempting to master a skill - ANSWER-trying to increase her independence
.A newly licensed nurse is considering strategies to improve critical thinking. Which of the
following action should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)
find a mentor
use a journal to write about the outcomes of clinical judgments
review articles about evidence-based practice.
limit consultation with other professionals involved in a client's care
make quick decisions when unsure about a client's needs - ANSWER-find a mentor
use a journal to write about the outcomes of clinical judgments
review articles about evidence-based practice.
.A nurse asks a client to stand with her feet together and her eyes open. After a few seconds,
the nurse asks the client to close her eyes. If the client begins to fall, the nurse should
interpret this finding as a positive Romberg's test, indication what alteration? - ANSWER-
Cerebellar dysfunction
Cerebellar dysfunction causes a loss of position sense (proprioception) which results in
positive Romberg's sign.
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.A nurse educator is reviewing proper body mechanics during employee orientation. which of
the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that an attendee
understands the teaching? (Select all that apply)
my line of gravity should fall outside my base of support
the lower my center of gravity, the more stability I have
to broaden my base of support, I should spread my feet apart
when I lift an object, I should hold it as close to my body as possible.
When pulling an object I should move my front foot forward. - ANSWER-the lower my center
of gravity, the more stability I have
to broaden my base of support, I should spread my feet apart
when I lift an object, I should hold it as close to my body as possible.
.a nurse educator is teaching staff members about facility protocol in the event of a tornado.
Which of the following should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
open doors to client rooms
place blankets over clients who are confined to beds
move beds away from the windows.
draw shades and close drapes
instruct ambulatory clients in the hallways to return to their room - ANSWER-place blankets
over clients who are confined to beds
move beds away from the windows.
draw shades and close drapes
.a nurse in a clinic is planning health promotion and disease prevention strategies for a client
who has multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include?
help the client see the benefits of their actions
identify the client's support systems
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suggest and recommend community resources
devise and set goals for the client
teach stress management strategies - ANSWER-help the client see the benefits of their
actions
identify the client's support systems
suggest and recommend community resources
teach stress management strategies
.A nurse in a community health center is teaching a group of clients about the use of
aromatherapy. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following essential
oils is used to alleviate swollen joints? - ANSWER-Chamomille
.a nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from the caregiver of a 12-month-old infant
who asks if the child is old enough for toilet training. Following an educational session with
the nurse, the client agrees to postpone toilet training until the child is older. learning has
occurred in which of the following domains?
cognitive
affective
psychomotor
kinesthetic - ANSWER-affective
.A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the laboratory reports for a client who is at risk for
heart disease. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider?
LDL 170 mg/dL
HDL 60 mg/dL
Triglycerides 60 mg/dL
Total cholesterol 197 mg/dL - ANSWER-LDL 170 mg/dL
