ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who has been experiencing prolonged stress. For which most serious complication should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prolonged stress can impair immunity increasing susceptibility to infections and diseases a serious complication. Muscle tension sleep issues and increased peristalsis are less severe though significant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse discovers that the physician has prescribed a higher than recommended dose of a medication for a client. Which is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calling the prescribing physician to clarify a higher-than-recommended dose is the most appropriate action to ensure patient safety and resolve potential errors. Administering a different dose holding without clarification or contacting the pharmacy first bypasses direct communication with the prescriber.
Question 3 of 5
A client requires a medication immediately. Which abbreviation would be written in the physician's order for this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: STAT meaning "immediately" or "at once is used in medical orders to indicate that a medication should be administered without delay. PRN (as needed") indicates administration based on patient symptoms TID ("three times a day") and QID ("four times a day") refer to scheduled dosing intervals none of which imply immediate administration.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is presenting teaching sessions to a group of clients in a facility for long-term physical rehabilitation. Which client exhibits the highest motivation to learn? The client who:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excitement about learning to use a new prosthesis indicates enthusiasm and engagement reflecting high motivation to learn. Option A suggests low motivation due to non-compliance. Option C indicates motivation to help others not personal learning. Option D focuses on discharge not learning engagement. Motivation theory supports that positive attitudes drive learning.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse identifies which client to be at risk for developing metabolic alkalosis? The client who:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged vomiting causes loss of hydrochloric acid leading to metabolic alkalosis. Diarrhea risks acidosis heroin overdose causes respiratory acidosis and asthma causes respiratory alkalosis.