ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is unconscious and requires surgery. There is no one available to give consent for the treatment. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preparing for surgery (
A) uses implied consent for emergencies. Surgeon consent (
B) isn’t valid, ethics (
C) delays, waiting (
D) risks harm.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client. Which of the following factors places the client at risk for cardiovascular disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metabolic syndrome (
B) increases cardiovascular risk. Sports (
A) reduce risk, alcohol history (
C) isn’t direct, hypotension (
D) isn’t typical.
Extract:
Exibit 1
Medication Administration Record 0800:
Amoxicillin 500 mg PC every 8 hr
Exibit 2
Nurses' Notes
0800:
Antibiotic administered as prescribed.
Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout
0830
Client reports itching over the chest area and has urticaria over chest and trunk
Client states tongue feels swollen.
Bilateral breath sounds with scattered wheezing upon auscultation.
Exibit 3
Vital Signs
0800:
Temperature 37.6° C (99.7° F)
Blood pressure 108/56 mm Hg Heart rate 66/min Respiratory rate 18/min
Pulse oximetry 97% on room air
0830
Temperature 37.5° C (99.5° F)
Blood pressure 88/56 mm Hg
Heart rate 104/min
Respiratory rate 24/min
Pulse oximetry 93% on room air
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client. Select the 4 findings that require immediate follow-up.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Wheezing (
B), hypotension (
C), tachycardia (
D), and swollen tongue (E) indicate anaphylaxis, requiring urgent action per ABCs. Temperature (
A) and hives (F) are less immediate.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia. When assisting the client during breakfast, which of the following actions by the client indicates the nurse should intervene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Straw use (
D) risks aspiration in dysphagia. Breaks (
A), upright position (
B), and chin tuck (
C) are safe.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is prioritizing care for a client. Which of the following procedures should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suctioning (
C) ensures airway patency, a priority per ABCs. Feeding (
A), catheter (
B), and wound (
D) are less urgent.