ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about logrolling while in bed. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Logrolling (
B) maintains spinal alignment, critical for spinal injury clients. Friction (
A) is secondary, arms cross the chest (not sides,
C), and bed elevation (
D) isn’t required.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a sputum specimen from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morning collection (
C) captures overnight sputum accumulation for better yield. Sterile gloves (
A) aren’t needed (clean suffice), sterile containers (
B) are required (not clean), and mouthwash (
D) interferes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client's perception of sexuality. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Not using protection post-menopause (
A) reflects a misconception; STIs remain a risk. Lubricants (
B), self-consciousness (
C), and interest in sex (
D) are normal.