ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of takes about 15 antacid tablets per day. The nurse understands that this client is at risk for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive antacid intake increases bicarbonate levels leading to metabolic alkalosis. Respiratory alkalosis involves low CO2 metabolic acidosis involves low bicarbonate and respiratory acidosis involves high CO2 none of which are caused by antacids.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. The client states,This cannot be happening to me. The nurse identifies that the client is in what stage of grieving process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The statement “This cannot be happening to me” reflects denial the initial stage of grief where the client refuses to accept the diagnosis. Depression involves sadness anger involves frustration and bargaining involves negotiating outcomes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with cancer. Which of the following nursing interventions to maximize successful coping to the treatment plan should the nurse initiate at this time? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Encouraging emotional expression assisting with time management and allowing treatment plan input promote coping by addressing emotional and practical needs. Prescribing coping skills or overwhelming with information may hinder coping.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which statement regarding sleep is true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Older adults experience a progressive decrease in deep sleep (Stage N3) due to changes in sleep architecture a normal aging process. Most people do not get enough sleep teenagers tend to wake later and sleep needs vary across life stages.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with an exacerbation of a progressive neurologic disease. The nurse recognizes that the client understands palliative care when the client states:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Understanding palliative care includes knowing it supports independence and quality of life. It doesn’t burden family solely relinquish decision-making or exclude specialists like neurologists.