ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAMS LATEST 2023 WITH THE BEST EXPLAINED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (RATED A+ PASS)

ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAMS LATEST 2023 WITH THE BEST EXPLAINED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (RATED A+ PASS) Detail Solutions and Resource for the test A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. The client asks several questions about the nurse's religious beliefs related to death and dying. Which of thefollowing actions should the nursetake? A) Changethe topic becausetheclient is trying to divert attention from the illness tothe nurse. B) Encouragethe client toexpress his thoughts about death and dying? C) Tell theclient that religious beliefs are a personal matter. D) Offer to contact theclient's ministeror thefacility's chaplain. A nurse should recognize the client's need to talk about impending death, andencouragetheclient to discuss his thoughts on thesubject.This is therapeutic technique of reflecting. Depending on the situation, the nurse can also share some thoughts on this topic. Selfdisclosure is a communication skill that can help open lines of communication when appropriate. If the nurse does not want to share personal beliefs, thecommunication skillsofoffering self and listening totheclient's thoughts are appropriate. A nurseis preparing to provide tracheostomycarefor a client. Which of the followingactions should the nurse take first? A) Open allsterilesupplies and solutions. B) Stabilizethetracheostomy tube. C) Don sterile gloves. D) Perform hand hygiene. According to evidence-based practice, the nurse should first perform hand hygiene before touching the client or performing any skills, such as tracheostomy care. Thisisvital becausecontamination of the nurse's handsis a primary sourceof infection. Upgrade to remove ads Only $0.99/month A nurseis measuring vital signs for a client and notices an irregularity in the pulse.Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A) Measurethe pulse using a Doppler ultrasound stethoscope. B) Check theclient's pedal pulses. C) Count the apical pulseratefor a full minute and describetherhythm in thechart. D) Takethe pulse ateach peripheral site and count theratefor30 seconds. If the peripheral pulseis irregular, the nurseshould auscultatethe apical pulse for 1minute to obtain an accurate rate. The nurse should document irregularity in the client's medical record. A nurseon a med-surg unit is caring for a client. Which of the following actionsshould the nursetake first when using the nursing process? A) Identify goals for client care. B) Obtain client information C) Document nursing care needs D) Evaluatetheeffectivenessofcare The nursing process is based on scientific process. The first step in the scientific process is thecollection of data. Therefore, the first step is assessing and obtaininginformation about the client. A nurse is receiving a client from the PACU (post-anesthetic care unit) who is postoperativefollowing abdominal surgery. Which of thefollowing actions should thenursetake to transfer the client from stretcher to the bed? A) Lock the wheels on the bed and stretche