ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client requires a medication immediately. Which abbreviation would be written in the physician's order for this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: STAT meaning "immediately" or "at once is used in medical orders to indicate that a medication should be administered without delay. PRN (as needed") indicates administration based on patient symptoms TID ("three times a day") and QID ("four times a day") refer to scheduled dosing intervals none of which imply immediate administration.
Question 2 of 5
The client asks the nurse not to tell the family about the medical diagnosis. In meeting this request
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respecting the client’s request not to disclose their diagnosis upholds confidentiality protecting their privacy. Justice involves fairness veracity involves truthfulness and a health care proxy is unrelated to disclosure.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse suspects that a client's intravenous solution has infiltrated. What action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping the infusion immediately is the first action for suspected infiltration to prevent further fluid leakage into tissues which could cause damage. Documentation flushing or catheter removal follow after stopping the infusion.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most important nursing intervention to increase sleep quality in the acute care hospital setting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting unnecessary noise in the hospital reduces sleep disruptions significantly improving sleep quality. Snacks privacy curtains and backrubs are helpful but less impactful than noise control.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is discussing being placed on hospice care. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of hospice care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Understanding hospice care includes knowing that pain medication is available for comfort a key focus. Planning travel suggests denial family exclusion is incorrect and hospital care is not mandatory.