ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is attending to a patient exhibiting symptoms of a myocardial infarction. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize? Which action should the nurse prioritize for myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen therapy reduces myocardial oxygen demand, the priority. Blood samples, ECG, and IV follow.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to infuse ampicillin and gentamicin sulfate intravenously. Which resource should the nurse first consult for information on medication compatibility? Which resource should the nurse consult for compatibility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pharmacists have expertise and resources for drug compatibility, the best first resource.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is allergic to penicillin. Which prescription should the nurse verify with the provider?,Which prescription should be verified for a penicillin-allergic child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amoxicillin-clavulanate is a penicillin antibiotic, requiring verification. Gentamicin, erythromycin, and amphotericin are non-penicillin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child who has had 160 mL of urine output over the past 8-hour period. The child weighs 33 lb. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? What should the nurse do for low urine output?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 160 mL over 8 hours is adequate for a 33-lb child (expected ~1-2 mL/kg/hr). Continue monitoring unless other concerns arise.
Question 5 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.