ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A drug that is classified as being a "hypnotic" means that it will:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypnotic drugs are primarily used to induce sleep by depressing central nervous system activity leading to sedation. They are commonly prescribed for insomnia or as part of anesthesia. While some hypnotics may cause a stupor-like state this is not their primary purpose. Hypnotics are not intended to directly affect pain or mimic the psychological state of hypnosis induced by hypnotherapy which operates through different mechanisms.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse knows that an advantage of using a central venous access device is that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Central venous access devices allow administration of irritating fluids and medications that could damage peripheral veins offering reliable long-term access. They do not have lower sepsis risk use similar patency checks and require strict aseptic technique.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has been taking benzodiazepine sedative every night for two weeks wishes to stop taking them now. The nurse advises the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gradual tapering of benzodiazepines under medical supervision minimizes withdrawal symptoms and rebound insomnia. Abrupt cessation weekend timing continued use or switching to antihistamines without guidance risks adverse effects.
Question 5 of 5
It is a busy day on the medical-surgical floor,and the nurse must teach a client ready for discharge about his medications. How can the nurse most efficiently utilize time and provide this education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Teaching about medications as they are given integrates education into routine care saving time while ensuring immediate relevance. Bath discussions are distracting post-discharge calls delay teaching and written instructions alone may not ensure understanding.