ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge teaching about ostomy care with a client who has a new stoma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Pouch opening 1/8 inch larger (
B) fits well, emptying at one-third (
C) prevents leaks, and gauze (
D) protects during changes. Povidone-iodine (
A) irritates, and purple-blue (E) signals poor blood flow, not healing.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing the client for surgery. Select the 3 findings that require follow-up prior to surgery.
Correct Answer: A,C,E,F
Rationale: Dietary intake (
A) ensures fasting compliance, pain level (
C) needs management (increased to 8/10), allergies (E) prevent reactions (shellfish, latex, penicillin), and informed consent (F) confirms understanding—critical pre-surgery. Oxygen saturation (
B) at 96% and blood pressure (
D) are stable.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client. Which of the following findings indicate the client may be actively bleeding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness (
B) signals hypovolemia from bleeding, reducing tissue perfusion. Bounding pulses (
A), warm skin (
C), and brisk refill (
D) suggest adequate circulation, not bleeding.