ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer packed RBCs to a client who has a low hemoglobin level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to the start of the infusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking blood compatibility (
C) prevents transfusion reactions, a critical safety step. Small gauge (
A) is incorrect (large needed), lactated Ringer’s (
B) risks clotting, and technician confirmation (
D) isn’t standard.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to reposition a client who has a lower back injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Logrolling (
B) maintains spinal alignment, critical for back injuries. Knee flexion (
A) isn’t key during repositioning, side placement (
C) risks falls, and arms cross the chest (not sides,
D).
Question 3 of 5
To ensure client safety, a nurse manager is planning to observe a newly licensed nurse perform a straight catheterization on a client. In which of the following roles is the nurse manager functioning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Observing for safety (
A) advocates for the client. Care provider (
B) is direct care, case manager (
C) coordinates, and educator (
D) teaches, not the primary role here.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a staff nurse performing a wound irrigation for a client who has a pressure injury. Which of the following actions by the staff nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A syringe with catheter (
B) ensures safe, controlled irrigation. One glove pair (
A) risks contamination, 5-min analgesia (
C) is too late, and cold solution (
D) causes discomfort.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is assessing the home environment of an older adult client who has osteoporosis. For which of the following findings should the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An area rug (
D) risks falls in osteoporosis; it should be secured or removed. Low water temp (
A), grab bars (
B), and organizers (
C) enhance safety.