ATI Comprehensive Exit Retake Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has given informed consent for ECT. Just before
the procedure, the client tells the nurse she is considering not going f
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ATI Comprehensive Exit Retake Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has given informed consent for ECT. Just before
the procedure, the client tells the nurse she is considering not going forward with the
treatment. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
◦ Options:
▪ a. "You don't have to go through with the treatment."
▪ b. "Most people who have this procedure feel better following the
treatment."
▪ c. "It's okay to be nervous before this treatment."
▪ d. "Your doctor wouldn't have ordered this treatment unless it was
necessary."
◦ Correct Answer: a. "You don't have to go through with the treatment."
◦ Rationale: Informed consent includes the right to refuse treatment at any time.
The nurse should respect the client’s autonomy and reinforce their decision-
making power. Options b, c, and d may pressure or dismiss the client’s concerns.
The nurse should document the refusal and notify the provider.
While performing a routine assessment, a nurse notices fraying on the electrical
cord of a client’s CPM device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first?
◦ Options:
▪ a. Report the defect to the equipment maintenance staff.
▪ b. Ensure the device inspection sticker is current.
▪ c. Remove the device from the room.
▪ d. Initiate a requisition for a replacement CPM device.
◦ Correct Answer: c. Remove the device from the room.
◦ Rationale: A frayed cord poses an immediate risk of electrical shock or fire.
Removing the device eliminates the hazard, prioritizing safety. Subsequent
actions include reporting the defect and requesting a replacement. Checking the
inspection sticker does not address the immediate danger.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a new prescription for
hydromorphone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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