ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about stress management techniques. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Attending a support group weekly (
B) fosters social support, reducing stress. Variable sleep (
A) disrupts rest, minimal exercise (
C) is insufficient, and not delegating (
D) increases workload—contrary to stress management.
Question 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Hypocalcemia increases neuromuscular excitability, causing tingling (paresthesia) around the lips (
A), positive Trousseau’s sign (
C) from carpal spasm, and muscle cramps (E). Abdominal distention (
B) isn’t typical, and Chvostek’s sign is positive (not negative,
D) in hypocalcemia.