ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who received morphine for severe pain 30 min ago. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory rate 7/min (
A) indicates opioid-induced respiratory depression, a life-threatening priority per ABCs. Bladder (
B), constipation (
C), and pain (
D) are less urgent.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client about reducing the risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking three times weekly (
C) is a weight-bearing exercise that strengthens bones, reducing osteoporosis risk. Low calcium (A, 1200 mg needed), less dairy (B, a calcium source), and no sun (D, needed for vitamin
D) increase risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a surgical unit is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. The client states, 'I cannot do this. I do not want this surgery.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Notifying the surgeon (
C) respects the client’s autonomy to refuse. Educating (
A) dismisses concerns, saying it’s too late (
B) is false, and reassurance (
D) minimizes their decision.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury and needs to relearn how to use eating utensils. The nurse should refer the client to which of the following members of the interprofessional team?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Occupational therapists (
B) specialize in ADLs like eating. Social workers (
A) handle psychosocial issues, speech therapists (
C) focus on swallowing, and physical therapists (
D) address mobility.