ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a coronary care unit is admitting a patient who has had CPR following a cardiac arrest. The patient is receiving lidocaine IV at 2 mg/min. When the patient asks the nurse why he is receiving that medication, the nurse should explain that it has which of the following actions? Why is the patient receiving lidocaine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lidocaine prevents dysrhythmias by delaying heart conduction, not relieving pain, affecting motility, or dissolving clots.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for? Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for prednisone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone can cause weight gain due to fluid retention and increased appetite. Other options are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse has accepted a position on a pediatric unit and is learning about psychosocial development. Arrange Erikson's stages of psychosocial development in order from birth to adolescence. Arrange Erikson's stages from birth to adolescence.
Correct Answer: B,D,E,C,A
Rationale: Order: Trust vs. mistrust, Autonomy vs. shame and doubt, Initiative vs. guilt, Industry vs. inferiority, Identity vs. role confusion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching? Which statement indicates a need for HIPAA teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disclosing information to family without consent violates HIPAA. Other statements are correct.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is educating a patient with benign prostatic hypertrophy who has been newly prescribed finasteride. What should the nurse include in the teaching? What should the nurse include in finasteride teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased libido is a side effect. No grapefruit interaction, PSA levels decrease, and response takes months.