ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse knows that an advantage of using a central venous access device is that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Central venous access devices allow administration of irritating fluids and medications that could damage peripheral veins offering reliable long-term access. They do not have lower sepsis risk use similar patency checks and require strict aseptic technique.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The following arterial blood gas results would demonstrate to the nurse that the client is experiencing which acid-base imbalance? pH 7.31 PaCO2 40,HCO3 18 pa02 92
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pH of 7.31 (low) and HCO3 of 18 (low) indicate metabolic acidosis as the primary issue is a decrease in bicarbonate. Normal PaCO2 (40) rules out respiratory issues and high pH or high HCO3 would indicate alkalosis.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with an exacerbation of a progressive neurologic disease. The nurse recognizes that the client understands palliative care when the client states:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Understanding palliative care includes knowing it supports independence and quality of life. It doesn’t burden family solely relinquish decision-making or exclude specialists like neurologists.