ATI RN
ATI Custom Fundamentals Chapter 31 ALL Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse attempts to help an 86-year-old patient describe his pain because the nurse is aware the older adult may not express pain because they:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cultural training not to complain is a common reason older adults underreport pain as stoicism is valued in some cultures. Fear of medication (
A) reluctance to bother staff (
B) and unawareness (
C) are less primary reasons.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recommends that normal sleep and rest patterns can best be acquired by suggesting to the patient that they:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morning exercise helps regulate the circadian rhythm improving sleep-wake patterns. Daytime naps (
B) may disrupt nighttime sleep alcohol (
C) causes poor sleep quality and nicotine (
D) is a stimulant that interferes with sleep.
Question 3 of 5
A patient experiencing discomfort because of severe arthritis would be described as having:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic pain lasting over 3-6 months is associated with arthritis. Episodic pain (
B) is intermittent phantom pain (
C) follows amputation and acute pain (
D) is short-term.
Question 4 of 5
Sleep influences memory,mood,cognitive function secretion of various hormones,immune function,body temperature,and renal function.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sleep impacts multiple physiological functions including memory mood and hormones making the statement true.
Question 5 of 5
A patient who has difficulty falling asleep at night because of anxiety over family problems asks if he should start taking sedative pills from the pharmacy to sleep better. The best advice to give this patient is that these pills can be used for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The best advice is to use sedative pills for short periods of time but it is best to check with the primary care provider first. Short-term use minimizes risks like dependence and consulting a provider ensures safety even for nonprescription sedatives. Long-term use (A
D) risks adverse effects and using without approval (
B) is unsafe.