ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to use nonpharmacological pain relief methods for a client who reports continued mild back pain after receiving analgesia 1 hr ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deep, rhythmic breaths (
A) relax muscles and reduce pain perception. Prolonged heat (
B) risks burns, distraction removal (
C) is secondary, and long ice (
D) is for acute pain, not mild chronic.
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is performing a fall risk assessment for an older adult client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential fall risk in the home?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antihypertensives (
D) can cause hypotension and dizziness, increasing fall risk. Secured wires (
A) and rubber soles (
B) reduce risk, and 20/40 vision (
C) is mildly impaired but less critical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing an eye assessment for a newly admitted client. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Outward-curling eyelashes (
C) are normal. Pupils are 3-5 mm (
A), blinking is 15-20 times/min (
B), and corneas are clear (D, not opaque).
Question 5 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.