ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has a peripheral intravenous saline lock understands that its purpose is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A peripheral IV saline lock maintains venous access for intermittent use allowing quick administration of medications or fluids when a client's condition changes without repeated venipuncture. It is not suitable for irritating solutions prolonged antibiotics or reliable blood draws.
Question 2 of 5
A client develops pressure injuries because turning and positioning were not done as ordered. The nurse is aware that this is an example of which type of liability?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failing to turn and position as ordered leading to pressure injuries is negligence—failure to meet the standard of care. Battery involves intentional harm assault involves threats and felony is a criminal offense.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse who works effectively with clients who are dying recognizes that
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Comfort with one’s own feelings about death enables nurses to provide compassionate effective care to dying clients. Hospice is not always preferred pain is not universal and fear varies despite information.
Question 4 of 5
The client experiencing abdominal distention and severe vomiting has just had a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted. When teaching this client which rationale for the use of the NG tube should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The primary purpose of an NG tube in this scenario is to decompress the stomach by removing excess gas and fluid relieving abdominal distention and vomiting. Administering medications (
B) or determining pH (
C) are secondary uses often for tube placement confirmation. Supplying nutrients (
D) is inappropriate in acute vomiting due to risk of aspiration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse discovers that the physician has prescribed a higher than recommended dose of a medication for a client. Which is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calling the prescribing physician to clarify a higher-than-recommended dose is the most appropriate action to ensure patient safety and resolve potential errors. Administering a different dose holding without clarification or contacting the pharmacy first bypasses direct communication with the prescriber.