lOMoAR cPSD| 19500986
lOMoARcPSD|19500986
2019-2020 ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED /FUNDAMENTALS ATI
PROCTORED EXAM 2019-2020 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
What is the rationale for using the nursing process in planning care for clients?
A. As a scientific process to identify nursing diagnoses of a clients' healthcare problems.
B. To establish a nursing theory that incorporates the biopsychosocial nature of humans.
C. As a tool to organize thinking and clinical decision making about clients' healthcare needs.
D. To promote the management of client care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
RATIONALE: In the nursing process, the evaluation component examines the effectiveness
of nursing interventions in achieving client outcomes (D). (A) is an evaluation of client
satisfaction, not outcomes. (B) is a written record of the plan of care. Although (C) may occur
when client outcomes are achieved, evaluation is best determined by attainment of measurable
client outcomes.
Correct Answer: D
What activity should the nurse use in the evaluation phase of the nursing process?
A. Ask a client to evaluate the nursing care provided.
B. Document the nursing care plan in the progress notes.
C. Determine whether a client's health problems have been alleviated.
D. Examine the effectiveness of nursing interventions toward meeting client outcomes.
RATIONALE: The first part of the nursing diagnosis statement is the diagnostic label and is
followed by related to the cause, which should direct the nurse to the appropriate interventions.
(D) best fits this criteria. (A and B) contain a medical diagnosis. (C) includes an observable
cause, but (D) focuses on the client's response, which the nurse can provide support, reflection,
and dialogue.
Correct Answer: D
Which statement is an example of a correctly written nursing diagnosis statement?
A. Altered tissue perfusion related to congestive heart failure.
B. Altered urinary elimination related to urinary tract infection.
C. Risk for impaired tissue integrity related to client's refusal to turn.
D. Ineffective coping related to response to positive biopsy test results.
RATIONALE: Physical contact, such as touching the head, in some cultures is a sign of
respect, whereas in others, it is strictly forbidden. So asking permission before touching a client
(A) demonstrates culturally sensitive care. (B, C, and D) do not demonstrate cultural awareness.
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Correct Answer: A
What action by the nurse demonstrates culturally sensitive care?
A. Asks permission before touching a client.
B. Avoids questions about male-female relationships.
C. Explains the differences between Western medical care and cultural folk remedies.
D. Applies knowledge of a cultural group unless a client embraces Western customs.
RATIONALE: Acknowledging a client's beliefs and customs related to sickness and health
care are valuable components in the plan of care that prevents conflict between the goals of
nursing and the client's cultural practices. Cultural sensitivity begins with examining one's own
cultural values (B) to compare, recognize, and acknowledge cultural bias. (A and C) do not
consider the family's needs to care for the client and are not the best ways to cope with the
nurse's frustration. Although (D) may be an option, examining one's cultural differences allows
the nurse to cope, empathize, and implement culturally specific interventions pertaining to the
needs of the client and the family.
Correct Answer: B
A nurse is becoming increasingly frustrated by the family members' efforts to participate in the
care of a hospitalized client. What action should the nurse implement to cope with these feelings of
frustration?
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A. Suggest that other cultural practices be substituted by the family members.
B. Examine one's own culturally based values, beliefs, attitudes, and practices.
C. Explain to the family that multiple visitors are exhausting to the client.
D. Allow the situation to continue until a family member's action may harm the client.
RATIONALE: The most important factor in performing a physical assessment is following a
consistent and systematic technique (C) each time an assessment is performed to minimize
variation in sequence which may increase the likelihood of omitting a step or exam of an isolated
area. The method of completing a physical assessment (A, B, and D) may be at the discretion of
the examiner, but a consistent sequence by the examiner provides a reliable method to ensure
thorough review of the clients' history, complaints, or body systems.
Correct Answer: C
Which technique is most important for the nurse to implement when performing a physical
assessment?
A. A head-to-toe approach.
B. The medical systems model.
C. A consistent, systematic approach.
D. An approach related to a nursing model.
RATIONALE: A client's dietary habits should be determined first by the client's dietary
recall (B) before suggesting protein sources or supplements (A and C) as options in the client's
diet. Although grains and legumes (D) contain incomplete proteins that reduces the essential
amino acid pools inside the cells, the client's cultural preferences should be illicited after
confirming the client's dietary history.
Correct Answer: B
A 73-year-old Hispanic client is seen at the community health clinic with a history of protein
malnutrition. What information should the nurse obtain first?
A. Amount of liquid protein supplements consumed daily.
B. Foods and liquids consumed during the past 24 hours.
C. Usual weekly intake of milk products and red meats.
D. Grains and legume combinations used by the client.
RATIONALE: The nursing diagnosis of ineffective health maintenance refers to an inability
to identify, manage, and/or seek out help to maintain health, and is best exemplified in the client
belief or understanding about diet and health maintenance (D). (A) indicates noncompliance with
an action to be done in the management of diabetes. (B) represents inattentiveness. (C) reflects
knowledge deficit.
Correct Answer: D
The nurse formulates the nursing diagnosis of, "Ineffective health maintenance related to lack
of motivation" for a client with Type 2 diabetes. Which finding supports this nursing diagnosis?
A. Does not check capillary blood glucose as directed.
B. Occasionally forgets to take daily prescribed medication.
C. Cannot identify signs or symptoms of high and low blood glucose.
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D. Eats anything and does not think diet makes a difference in health.
RATIONALE: An objective should contain four elements: who will perform the activity or
acquire the desired behavior, the actual behavior that the learner will exhibit, the condition under
which the behavior is to be demonstrated, and the specific criteria to be used to measure success.
(C) is a concise statement that is a learning objective that defines exactly how the client will
demonstrate mastery of the content. (A, B, and D) lack one or more of these elements.
Correct Answer: C
Which statement correctly identifies a written learning objective for a client with peripheral
vascular disease?
A. The nurse will provide client instruction for daily foot care.
B. The client will demonstrate proper trimming toenail technique.
C. Upon discharge, the client will list three ways to protect the feet from injury.
D. After instruction, the nurse will ensure the client understands foot care rationale.
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lOMoARcPSD|19500986
2019-2020 ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED /FUNDAMENTALS ATI
PROCTORED EXAM 2019-2020 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
What is the rationale for using the nursing process in planning care for clients?
A. As a scientific process to identify nursing diagnoses of a clients' healthcare problems.
B. To establish a nursing theory that incorporates the biopsychosocial nature of humans.
C. As a tool to organize thinking and clinical decision making about clients' healthcare needs.
D. To promote the management of client care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
RATIONALE: In the nursing process, the evaluation component examines the effectiveness
of nursing interventions in achieving client outcomes (D). (A) is an evaluation of client
satisfaction, not outcomes. (B) is a written record of the plan of care. Although (C) may occur
when client outcomes are achieved, evaluation is best determined by attainment of measurable
client outcomes.
Correct Answer: D
What activity should the nurse use in the evaluation phase of the nursing process?
A. Ask a client to evaluate the nursing care provided.
B. Document the nursing care plan in the progress notes.
C. Determine whether a client's health problems have been alleviated.
D. Examine the effectiveness of nursing interventions toward meeting client outcomes.
RATIONALE: The first part of the nursing diagnosis statement is the diagnostic label and is
followed by related to the cause, which should direct the nurse to the appropriate interventions.
(D) best fits this criteria. (A and B) contain a medical diagnosis. (C) includes an observable
cause, but (D) focuses on the client's response, which the nurse can provide support, reflection,
and dialogue.
Correct Answer: D
Which statement is an example of a correctly written nursing diagnosis statement?
A. Altered tissue perfusion related to congestive heart failure.
B. Altered urinary elimination related to urinary tract infection.
C. Risk for impaired tissue integrity related to client's refusal to turn.
D. Ineffective coping related to response to positive biopsy test results.
RATIONALE: Physical contact, such as touching the head, in some cultures is a sign of
respect, whereas in others, it is strictly forbidden. So asking permission before touching a client
(A) demonstrates culturally sensitive care. (B, C, and D) do not demonstrate cultural awareness.
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Correct Answer: A
What action by the nurse demonstrates culturally sensitive care?
A. Asks permission before touching a client.
B. Avoids questions about male-female relationships.
C. Explains the differences between Western medical care and cultural folk remedies.
D. Applies knowledge of a cultural group unless a client embraces Western customs.
RATIONALE: Acknowledging a client's beliefs and customs related to sickness and health
care are valuable components in the plan of care that prevents conflict between the goals of
nursing and the client's cultural practices. Cultural sensitivity begins with examining one's own
cultural values (B) to compare, recognize, and acknowledge cultural bias. (A and C) do not
consider the family's needs to care for the client and are not the best ways to cope with the
nurse's frustration. Although (D) may be an option, examining one's cultural differences allows
the nurse to cope, empathize, and implement culturally specific interventions pertaining to the
needs of the client and the family.
Correct Answer: B
A nurse is becoming increasingly frustrated by the family members' efforts to participate in the
care of a hospitalized client. What action should the nurse implement to cope with these feelings of
frustration?
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A. Suggest that other cultural practices be substituted by the family members.
B. Examine one's own culturally based values, beliefs, attitudes, and practices.
C. Explain to the family that multiple visitors are exhausting to the client.
D. Allow the situation to continue until a family member's action may harm the client.
RATIONALE: The most important factor in performing a physical assessment is following a
consistent and systematic technique (C) each time an assessment is performed to minimize
variation in sequence which may increase the likelihood of omitting a step or exam of an isolated
area. The method of completing a physical assessment (A, B, and D) may be at the discretion of
the examiner, but a consistent sequence by the examiner provides a reliable method to ensure
thorough review of the clients' history, complaints, or body systems.
Correct Answer: C
Which technique is most important for the nurse to implement when performing a physical
assessment?
A. A head-to-toe approach.
B. The medical systems model.
C. A consistent, systematic approach.
D. An approach related to a nursing model.
RATIONALE: A client's dietary habits should be determined first by the client's dietary
recall (B) before suggesting protein sources or supplements (A and C) as options in the client's
diet. Although grains and legumes (D) contain incomplete proteins that reduces the essential
amino acid pools inside the cells, the client's cultural preferences should be illicited after
confirming the client's dietary history.
Correct Answer: B
A 73-year-old Hispanic client is seen at the community health clinic with a history of protein
malnutrition. What information should the nurse obtain first?
A. Amount of liquid protein supplements consumed daily.
B. Foods and liquids consumed during the past 24 hours.
C. Usual weekly intake of milk products and red meats.
D. Grains and legume combinations used by the client.
RATIONALE: The nursing diagnosis of ineffective health maintenance refers to an inability
to identify, manage, and/or seek out help to maintain health, and is best exemplified in the client
belief or understanding about diet and health maintenance (D). (A) indicates noncompliance with
an action to be done in the management of diabetes. (B) represents inattentiveness. (C) reflects
knowledge deficit.
Correct Answer: D
The nurse formulates the nursing diagnosis of, "Ineffective health maintenance related to lack
of motivation" for a client with Type 2 diabetes. Which finding supports this nursing diagnosis?
A. Does not check capillary blood glucose as directed.
B. Occasionally forgets to take daily prescribed medication.
C. Cannot identify signs or symptoms of high and low blood glucose.
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D. Eats anything and does not think diet makes a difference in health.
RATIONALE: An objective should contain four elements: who will perform the activity or
acquire the desired behavior, the actual behavior that the learner will exhibit, the condition under
which the behavior is to be demonstrated, and the specific criteria to be used to measure success.
(C) is a concise statement that is a learning objective that defines exactly how the client will
demonstrate mastery of the content. (A, B, and D) lack one or more of these elements.
Correct Answer: C
Which statement correctly identifies a written learning objective for a client with peripheral
vascular disease?
A. The nurse will provide client instruction for daily foot care.
B. The client will demonstrate proper trimming toenail technique.
C. Upon discharge, the client will list three ways to protect the feet from injury.
D. After instruction, the nurse will ensure the client understands foot care rationale.
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