ATI RN
ATI RN VATI Fundamentals S 2019 Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has a terminal illness about end-of-life care. Which of the following statements by a family member indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Understanding the family’s role in obtaining support services reflects a comprehensive grasp of end-of-life care’s multidisciplinary nature. Pain medication adjustments life prolongation misconceptions and doctor-only decision-making do not fully address holistic care responsibilities.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease and appears anxious. The client asks the nurse to stay at their bedside. Which of the following responses should the nurse make to reduce the client's anxiety?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing past memories redirects the client’s focus from anxiety providing comfort. Inquiring about family delaying the conversation or asking why they’re anxious may escalate anxiety or dismiss the client’s immediate needs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse receives a telephone prescription from the provider,who states Four milligrams of morphine diluted with five milliliters of sterile water intravenously each morning at nine o'clock before client dressing changes.' Which of the following entries by the nurse indicates correct transcription of the prescription?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This entry spells out 'morphine specifies dose route timing (0900) and dilution (5 mL sterile water) avoiding ambiguous abbreviations like MSO4 cc Q.D. or @9 AM ensuring clarity and safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a rehabilitation unit is assessing a group of clients who have a traumatic brain injury. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients requires a priority referral?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Expressive aphasia hinders communication impacting therapy and safety requiring priority referral. Ambulation assistance utensil difficulty and coughing are manageable within the unit and less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about self-administering a subcutaneous injection to the abdomen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expelling air bubbles from a prefilled syringe ensures accurate dosing preventing underdosing. A 5 cm site selection varies aspiration is unnecessary for subcutaneous injections and a 15° angle is incorrect; 45° or 90° is standard.