ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is reviewing guidelines for initiating airborne precautions. Which of the following patients should the nurse identify as requiring airborne precautions? Which patient requires airborne precautions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Measles requires airborne precautions due to its airborne transmission. Others require droplet or contact precautions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is attending to a patient with a wound infection. What should the nurse do when collecting a wound-drainage specimen for culture? What should the nurse do for wound culture collection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleansing with saline removes surface bacteria for accurate culture. Swabbing skin, using antiseptic, or including intact skin risks contamination.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is 9 days postoperative following a total laryngectomy. The nurse removes the patient's NG tube and initiates oral feedings. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? Which statement should the nurse make post-laryngectomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tucking the chin helps prevent aspiration by narrowing airway entrance. Swallowing difficulty, no choking risk, or thickeners are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for citalopram. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for citalopram?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting suicidal thoughts is critical due to potential early SSRI risks. Morning dosing, tyramine, or food are not primary concerns.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for amitriptyline. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for? Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for amitriptyline?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amitriptyline can cause constipation due to anticholinergic effects. Other options are not typical.