ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who reports right lower quadrant pain, nausea, and vomiting for the past 48 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Auscultating bowel sounds (
D) is the first action to assess gastrointestinal function, helping differentiate causes like appendicitis or obstruction without exacerbating symptoms. Antiemetics (
A) and pain medication (
B) address symptoms but don’t diagnose. Palpation (
C) risks rupturing an inflamed appendix and should follow auscultation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for an adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the extremity in a dependent position (
C) enhances vein visibility by increasing venous pressure.
Tourniquets go above the site (
A), not below. Cool compresses (
B) cause vasoconstriction, hindering access; warm compresses are better. Distal sites (
D), not proximal, are preferred to preserve veins.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the Braden scale. Which of the following responses by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Braden scale measures six elements (
B)—sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction/shear—indicating understanding. Elements range 1–4 (
A), not 1–5. Age (
C) isn’t measured. Higher scores mean lower risk (
D), not higher.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take after administering the injection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discarding the needle in a puncture-proof container (
A) prevents needlestick injuries and follows safety protocols. Placing on the table (
B) is hazardous. Recapping (
C) risks injury. Removing the needle (
D) is unnecessary and risky.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a medication from a vial for a subcutaneous injection for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding the syringe so bubbles collect at the plunger (
C) ensures accurate dosing by removing air before injection. Injecting air with the needle in fluid (
A) risks contamination. A 45° angle (
B) distorts dosage accuracy; 90° is correct. Holding the vial top-up (
D) creates pressure, making withdrawal difficult; top-down is standard.