ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who collapsed after playing football on a hot day. After reviewing the admission laboratory findings
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated sodium (152 mEq/L) BUN (39 mg/dL) and normal creatinine suggest dehydration from fluid loss. SIADH causes low sodium low-protein diets don’t cause these imbalances and renal failure typically elevates creatinine.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
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.