ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a patient who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and a blood glucose level of 925 mg/dL. What prescription should the nurse anticipate from the provider? What prescription should the nurse anticipate for DKA?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 0.9% sodium chloride IV bolus replaces fluid lost in DKA. Glucocorticoids, dextrose, and oral hypoglycemics are inappropriate initially.
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 is assisting a healthcare provider with a sterile procedure and is preparing to pour solution onto a sterile piece of gauze. In what sequence should the nurse perform the following steps when pouring the sterile solution? In what sequence should the nurse pour sterile solution?
Correct Answer: D,A,F,C,E,B
Rationale: Sequence: hand hygiene (
D), pick up bottle (
A), remove cap (F), pour 1-2 mL (
C), place cap (E), pour onto gauze (
B) ensures sterility.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer in the event of an overdose? Which medication should the nurse administer for heparin overdose?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Protamine reverses heparin’s anticoagulant effects. Vitamin K is for warfarin, and others are irrelevant.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is conducting a patient's history and physical examination. Which information should the nurse consider as subjective data? Which information is subjective data?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea is subjective, reported by the patient. Petechiae, cyanosis, and fever are objective, observable.