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
A nurse is administering multiple types of ophthalmic drops to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Waiting 5 minutes (
C) between drops prevents interactions and ensures absorption. 3 cm (
A) is too far (1 cm is ideal), massaging (
B) risks injury, and tight closure (
D) expels medication.
Question 3 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).
Question 4 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 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.