ATI RN
ATI Custom T1 PM Summer 2023 Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The client states they will never be able to follow the prescribed diet. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Involving the client in diet planning by incorporating preferences fosters collaboration and control, addressing their concerns therapeutically.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an oxygen saturation of 88%. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deep breathing improves lung expansion and oxygenation, addressing low saturation (88%). Lowering the bed worsens it, coughing is insufficient, and opioids depress respiration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates the ethical concept of autonomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Supporting refusal respects client autonomy (self-decision), unlike informing (beneficence), calming, or ensuring understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client for manifestations of pain. Which of the following findings is an objective indicator of pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grimacing is observable (objective), unlike reports of sensation, location, or rating (subjective).
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings is a subjective indicator of pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Subjective indicators are client-reported, like a burning sensation. Dilated pupils, grimacing, and restlessness are observable (objective).