ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is discussing being placed on hospice care. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of hospice care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Understanding hospice care includes knowing that pain medication is available for comfort a key focus. Planning travel suggests denial family exclusion is incorrect and hospital care is not mandatory.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is administering medications to a client receiving tube feedings through a gastrostomy tube. The correct procedure for administration is to: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: The correct procedures include crushing tablets safe for crushing and mixing with 20-30 mL of water or saline (
A) using liquid medications when available to prevent tube occlusion (
B) and flushing the tube with 20-30 mL of water or saline before and after administration to ensure patency (
D). Mixing all medications together (
C) risks interactions or tube clogging and is not recommended unless compatibility is confirmed. Adding medications to the feeding formula (E) is generally contraindicated due to potential interactions or altered drug absorption. Always verify with a pharmacist before crushing tablets to avoid altering extended-release or enteric-coated formulations.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which statement regarding sleep is true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Older adults experience a progressive decrease in deep sleep (Stage N3) due to changes in sleep architecture a normal aging process. Most people do not get enough sleep teenagers tend to wake later and sleep needs vary across life stages.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has been taking benzodiazepine sedative every night for two weeks wishes to stop taking them now. The nurse advises the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gradual tapering of benzodiazepines under medical supervision minimizes withdrawal symptoms and rebound insomnia. Abrupt cessation weekend timing continued use or switching to antihistamines without guidance risks adverse effects.
Question 5 of 5
Two clients have been in a similar motor vehicle accident, and have similar injuries. The nurse observes each client's different responses to this stressor. The nurse understands that the degree of stress each client experiences from the crash may be influenced by their: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Factors influencing stress response include health status age external resources (e.g. support systems) problem-solving skills and personality traits all of which affect coping capacity and resilience.