ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room to perform a focused assessment. Which of the following client information should the nurse use to properly identify the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient’s name (
C) is the standard identifier to ensure the right client, per safety protocols. Room number (
A), phone (
B), and diagnosis (
D) aren’t reliable identifiers.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A charge nurse has four new clients arriving on the unit for admission. Which of the following clients should the nurse place in airborne precautions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tuberculosis (
A) spreads via airborne droplets, requiring precautions. Pneumonia (
B) and strep throat (
D) are droplet-based, and shigella (
C) is fecal-oral.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is caring for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following statements by a client is an indication they may be experiencing social isolation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limited outings due to pain (
D) suggest isolation. Gym use (
A), family lunches (
B), and friend visits (
C) indicate social engagement.