ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse notices a teenage patient with paraplegia in a wheelchair crying. What should the nurse's response be? What should the nurse respond to a crying teenage patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Offering to return later respects the patient’s space while showing willingness to talk, the most supportive response.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor? Which lab test should the nurse monitor for metformin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metformin requires renal function monitoring due to risk of lactic acidosis in renal impairment. Other tests are less relevant.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a patient exhibiting manic behavior. The patient reports recent personal stressors, including the loss of her mother and a divorce. What should be the nurse's priority action? What is the priority action for a manic patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing self-directed violence is the priority due to impaired judgment in mania.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for gabapentin. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for? Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for gabapentin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gabapentin can cause drowsiness, a common side effect. Other options are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient whose right leg is in Buck's traction. Which interventions should the nurse implement to promote the patient's mobility? Which intervention promotes mobility in Buck's traction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Active range-of-motion on the left leg promotes mobility without disrupting traction. Other actions risk complications.