ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which strategy Increases the probability that the client will achieve the knowledge of the essential information that the nurse is teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Emphasizing essential information first ensures the client grasps key concepts reducing overload. Cold temperatures anxiety delays or music may distract or hinder learning.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse promotes good quality sleep for their clients based on the knowledge that sleep: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Sleep helps cope with stress by regulating stress hormones restores the mind and body through repair and memory consolidation and conserves energy by reducing metabolic rate. It increases pain tolerance and typically lowers blood pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with a suspected opioid overdose and a respiratory rate of 6 breaths per minute. Which of the following data would the nurse anticipate? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: "Opioid overdose causes hypoventilation leading to respiratory acidosis (low pH 7.29 high PaCO2 54). High pH (7.51) or low PaCO2 (31) suggest alkalosis and normal PaO2 (72) is not typically affected." Opioid overdose causes hypoventilation leading to respiratory acidosis (low pH 7.29 high PaCO2 54). High pH (7.51) or low PaCO2 (31) suggest alkalosis and normal PaO2 (72) is not typically affected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has a peripheral intravenous saline lock understands that its purpose is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A peripheral IV saline lock maintains venous access for intermittent use allowing quick administration of medications or fluids when a client's condition changes without repeated venipuncture. It is not suitable for irritating solutions prolonged antibiotics or reliable blood draws.
Question 5 of 5
A drug that is classified as being a "hypnotic" means that it will:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypnotic drugs are primarily used to induce sleep by depressing central nervous system activity leading to sedation. They are commonly prescribed for insomnia or as part of anesthesia. While some hypnotics may cause a stupor-like state this is not their primary purpose. Hypnotics are not intended to directly affect pain or mimic the psychological state of hypnosis induced by hypnotherapy which operates through different mechanisms.