ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering multiple types of ophthalmic drops to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Waiting 5 minutes (
C) between drops prevents interactions and ensures absorption. 3 cm (
A) is too far (1 cm is ideal), massaging (
B) risks injury, and tight closure (
D) expels medication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Hypocalcemia increases neuromuscular excitability, causing tingling (paresthesia) around the lips (
A), positive Trousseau’s sign (
C) from carpal spasm, and muscle cramps (E). Abdominal distention (
B) isn’t typical, and Chvostek’s sign is positive (not negative,
D) in hypocalcemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's abdomen. In what order should the nurse complete the steps of the assessment? (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.)
Correct Answer: D,E,C,B,A
Rationale: Abdominal assessment follows: inspection (
D) first to observe contours, auscultation (E) second for bowel sounds before palpation affects them, percussion (
C) third to assess sound quality, light palpation (
B) fourth for tenderness, and deep palpation (
A) last to avoid discomfort interference.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has recently retired from their job. The client states they feel like they no longer have a purpose. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking for clarification (
A) shows empathy and explores feelings, aiding therapeutic communication. Volunteering (
B) and hobbies (
C) assume solutions, and health (
D) dismisses concerns.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. The client tells the nurse, 'I am looking forward to seeing my grandchildren grow up.' The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following stages of grief?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Denial (
A) involves rejecting reality; expecting to see grandchildren grow up denies the terminal prognosis. Bargaining (
B) seeks deals, acceptance (
C) embraces reality, and anger (
D) shows frustration.