ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A client develops pressure injuries because turning and positioning were not done as ordered. The nurse is aware that this is an example of which type of liability?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failing to turn and position as ordered leading to pressure injuries is negligence—failure to meet the standard of care. Battery involves intentional harm assault involves threats and felony is a criminal offense.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing abdominal vascular sounds (bruits) on a client. Which abbreviation(s) describe(s) the quadrants where the renal arteries are located? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: The renal arteries are located in the RUQ and LUQ near the kidneys. The hypogastric LLQ and RLQ do not contain renal arteries housing other structures like the bladder or colon.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has discussed the need for surgery with a client and has obtained informed consent. The nurse determines that the client does not understand the risks and benefits of the procedure. What is the nurse's best action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Informed consent requires that the client fully understands the procedure including its risks benefits and alternatives. If the nurse determines that the client does not comprehend these aspects the best action is to notify the physician who is responsible for obtaining informed consent. The physician can then reassess the client's understanding and provide further clarification. Explaining the procedure in simple terms may be helpful but does not address the legal and ethical responsibility of ensuring informed consent which lies with the physician. Canceling the surgery is premature without first addressing the misunderstanding and witnessing the signature without resolving the comprehension issue would be unethical.