ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who just had a subclavian central venous catheter inserted. Which symptom should the nurse recognize as setting a priority for this client's care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia may indicate serious complications like hemorrhage or pulmonary embolism post-catheter insertion requiring urgent evaluation. Decreased pulses crackles and headaches are less immediately concerning.
Question 2 of 5
How can teaching be best provided to a client who has a different primary language than the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using an interpreter ensures accurate verbal communication bridging language barriers for complex teaching. Demonstrations visual aids and written materials are helpful but less effective without clear verbal explanation.
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
How can the nurse best assess a client's learning style preference?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Directly asking the client about their preferred learning style provides clear insight into their needs (e.g. visual auditory). Other methods assess skills or behavior but not learning style preference.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which behavior would not be considered a sign of grief resolution in a client whose partner died a year ago? The client
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Considering the deceased’s opinions when making decisions a year after their death suggests difficulty progressing beyond the loss indicating unresolved grief. Attending support groups (
A) being future-oriented (
B) and experiencing occasional grief waves (
C) are signs of healthy grief resolution as they reflect coping adaptation and normal emotional responses.