ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse wants to evaluate the success of teaching the client a psychomotor skill. The best technique to use to evaluate this type of learning is to have the client:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A return demonstration allows the nurse to observe the client’s ability to perform a psychomotor skill assessing technique and safety. Oral questions discussions and written tests evaluate cognitive not psychomotor learning.
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
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 4 of 5
A client has been recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. The client states,This cannot be happening to me. The nurse identifies that the client is in what stage of grieving process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The statement “This cannot be happening to me” reflects denial the initial stage of grief where the client refuses to accept the diagnosis. Depression involves sadness anger involves frustration and bargaining involves negotiating outcomes.
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.