ATI Fundamentals Focused Review Questions
A client who has had a cerebrovascular accident has persistent problems with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). The
nursing caring for the client should initiate a referral with which of the following members of the inter-professional care
team? - ANS -Speech language pathologist
\A client who is postoperative following knee arthroplasty is concerned about the adverse effects of the medication he is
receiving for pain management. Which of the following members of the interprofessional care team may assist the client in
understanding the medications effects? - ANS -Provider, Pharmacist, Registered Nurse
\A goal for a client who has difficulty with self feeding due to rheumatoid arthritis is to use adaptive devices. The nurse
caring for the client should initiate a referral with which of the following members of the interprofessional care team? -
ANS -Occupational therapist
\A nurse enters a client's room and finds him sitting in his chair. He states, I fell in the shower but I got myself back up and
into my chair." How should the nurse document this in the client's chart? - ANS -The client states he fell in the shower and
was able to get himself back into the chair
\A nurse is admitting a client who has acute cholecystitis to a med surg unit. Which of the following actions are essential
steps of the admission procedure? - ANS -Explain the roles of other care delivery staff, begin discharge planning, provide
information about advance directives, and introduce the client to his roommate
\A nurse is caring for a client who decides not to have surgery despite significant blockages in his coronary arteries. The
nurse understands that this client's choice is an example of which of the following ethical principles - ANS -Autonomy
\A nurse is caring for a client who is a Jehovah's witness and is scheduled for surgery as a result of a motor vehicle crash.
The surgeon tells the client that a blood transfusion is essential. The client tells the nurse that based on his religious
values and mandates, he cannot receive a blood transfusion. Which of the following by the nurse is appropriate - ANS
-"Let's discuss the necessity for a blood transfusion with your religious and spiritual leaders and come to a reasonable
solution"
\A nurse is caring for a client who is crying while reading from his devotional book. Which of the following interventions is
appropriate for the nurse to take? - ANS -Provide quiet times for these moments
A client who has had a cerebrovascular accident has persistent problems with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). The
nursing caring for the client should initiate a referral with which of the following members of the inter-professional care
team? - ANS -Speech language pathologist
\A client who is postoperative following knee arthroplasty is concerned about the adverse effects of the medication he is
receiving for pain management. Which of the following members of the interprofessional care team may assist the client in
understanding the medications effects? - ANS -Provider, Pharmacist, Registered Nurse
\A goal for a client who has difficulty with self feeding due to rheumatoid arthritis is to use adaptive devices. The nurse
caring for the client should initiate a referral with which of the following members of the interprofessional care team? -
ANS -Occupational therapist
\A nurse enters a client's room and finds him sitting in his chair. He states, I fell in the shower but I got myself back up and
into my chair." How should the nurse document this in the client's chart? - ANS -The client states he fell in the shower and
was able to get himself back into the chair
\A nurse is admitting a client who has acute cholecystitis to a med surg unit. Which of the following actions are essential
steps of the admission procedure? - ANS -Explain the roles of other care delivery staff, begin discharge planning, provide
information about advance directives, and introduce the client to his roommate
\A nurse is caring for a client who decides not to have surgery despite significant blockages in his coronary arteries. The
nurse understands that this client's choice is an example of which of the following ethical principles - ANS -Autonomy
\A nurse is caring for a client who is a Jehovah's witness and is scheduled for surgery as a result of a motor vehicle crash.
The surgeon tells the client that a blood transfusion is essential. The client tells the nurse that based on his religious
values and mandates, he cannot receive a blood transfusion. Which of the following by the nurse is appropriate - ANS
-"Let's discuss the necessity for a blood transfusion with your religious and spiritual leaders and come to a reasonable
solution"
\A nurse is caring for a client who is crying while reading from his devotional book. Which of the following interventions is
appropriate for the nurse to take? - ANS -Provide quiet times for these moments
