ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse assumes various roles while working with patients. Which of the following describes the nursing role of protecting the patient and supporting the patient's decisions? Which role involves protecting and supporting patient decisions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Advocacy involves protecting patient rights and supporting their decisions, even if differing from the nurse’s beliefs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a patient with binge eating disorder and morbid obesity who has been prescribed orlistat. Which of the following statements, if made by the patient, would indicate that they understand the teaching? Which statement indicates understanding of orlistat teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark urine may indicate liver damage, a serious side effect, showing understanding. Incorrect timing, no hunger effect, and no-fat diet are wrong.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is about to administer a daily dose of potassium chloride 20 mEq suspension orally. The available amount is potassium chloride suspension 10 mEq/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? How many mL of potassium chloride should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: 20 mEq ÷ 10 mEq/mL = 2 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse discovers a loop of bowel protruding through an opening in the surgical incision. What should the nurse do? What should the nurse do for a protruding bowel?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moistened sterile gauze protects the bowel until surgery. Reinserting, flat positioning, or side positioning are inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 40 mg IV. Available is furosemide 10 mg/1 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? How many mL of furosemide should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: 40 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 4 mL.