ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is administering a medication to a client. The nurse identifies the client has an allergy to the medication after it has been administered. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing for changes (
B) is the priority to manage potential allergic reactions, per ABCs. Notifying (
A), reporting (
C), and antidote (
D) follow assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia. When assisting the client during breakfast, which of the following actions by the client indicates the nurse should intervene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drinking thickened juice with a straw (
A) increases aspiration risk in dysphagia; a cup is safer. Breaks (
B), upright position (
C), and chin tuck (
D) reduce aspiration risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerve VII. Which of the following responses should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cranial nerve VII (facial nerve) controls facial expressions; a symmetrical smile (
C) indicates normal function. Pupil constriction (
A) tests cranial nerve II, tongue position (
B) tests XII, and head turning (
D) tests XI.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing information to a client about durable power of attorney. The nurse should include that durable power of attorney is enforceable under which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Durable power of attorney (
B) activates when the client can’t communicate healthcare decisions, not just self-care (
A), terminal illness (
C), or refusal (
D).