ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a patient who was injured in a motor-vehicle crash. The patient reports dyspnea and severe pain. The nurse notes that the patient's chest moves inward during inspiration and bulges out during expiration. The nurse should identify this finding as which of the following? What condition is indicated by paradoxical chest movement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Paradoxical chest movement indicates flail chest, where a rib segment moves independently due to trauma.
Question 2 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 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 caring for a patient who is postoperative following a bowel resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? Which finding post-bowel resection should the nurse report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal distension may indicate obstruction or ileus, requiring reporting. Other findings are expected.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clonidine 0.3 mg at bedtime to a patient. The available amount is clonidine 0.1 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? How many clonidine tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: 0.3 mg ÷ 0.1 mg/tablet = 3 tablets.