ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse on a surgical unit is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. The client states, 'I cannot do this. I do not want this surgery.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Tell the client about the benefits of the surgery.B. Inform the client that it is too late to stop the surgery.C. Let the client know that their surgeon will be notified of their decision.D. Reassure the client that it is expected to be nervous before surgery.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Notifying the surgeon (
C) respects the client’s autonomy to refuse. Educating (
A) dismisses concerns, saying it’s too late (
B) is false, and reassurance (
D) minimizes their decision.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is preparing the client for surgery. Select the 3 findings that require follow-up prior to surgery.

A. Dietary intakeB. Oxygen saturationC. Pain levelD. Blood pressureE. AllergiesF. Informed consent

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 teaching a client about stress management techniques. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I should go to bed at a different time each night.'B. I should attend a support group each week.'C. I should exercise for 1 hour each week.'D. I should do tasks myself, rather than delegate.'

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 4 of 5

A staff nurse is teaching a newly hired nurse how to complete an informed consent document for a client. The staff nurse should include that the nurse's signature on the form confirms which of the following requirements? (Select all that apply)

A. The client signed in the nurse's presenceB. The client has legal authority to do soC. The client does not have a mental health conditionD. The client was not coercedE. The client speaks the same language as the nurse

Correct Answer: A,B,D

Rationale: The nurse’s signature verifies witnessing the signing (
A), legal capacity (
B), and no coercion (
D). Mental health (
C) isn’t confirmed, and language (E) isn’t required.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who received morphine for severe pain 30 min ago. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?

A. Respiratory rate 7/minB. Distended bladderC. Last bowel movement was 3 days agoD. Reports pain of 8 on a scale from 0 to 10

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Respiratory rate 7/min (
A) indicates opioid-induced respiratory depression, a life-threatening priority per ABCs. Bladder (
B), constipation (
C), and pain (
D) are less urgent.

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