ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal diagnosis and states, 'I am ready to update my will.' The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following Kubler-Ross stages of grief?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Updating a will reflects acceptance, the final Kubler-Ross stage, indicating peace with the diagnosis. Denial, anger, and bargaining involve resistance or negotiation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sanitizer must cover all hand surfaces, including around rings. Rinsing negates efficacy, towels recontaminate, and drying occurs naturally, not for 20 seconds.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is documenting client care including only unexpected findings related to the client's condition. Which of the following documentation methods is the nurse utilizing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Charting by exception (CBE) documents only abnormal findings, assuming normalcy otherwise. SOAP, DAR, and POMR include both normal and abnormal data.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about expected physiological changes in older adult clients. Which of the following changes should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aging may exaggerate the startle reflex due to reduced neural inhibition. Muscle mass and body fat decrease, and systolic BP increases.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription for a client from a provider. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when transcribing the prescription?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reading back the prescription ensures accuracy, reducing errors. Initials, repeating without verification, and shorthand risk miscommunication.