ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is about to administer a daily dose of potassium chloride 20 mEq suspension orally. The available amount is potassium chloride suspension 10 mEq/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? How many mL of potassium chloride should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: 20 mEq รท 10 mEq/mL = 2 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? Which finding post-cholecystectomy should the nurse report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clay-colored stools indicate potential bile duct obstruction, requiring reporting. Other findings are expected post-surgery.
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 and notices that the patient's urine is dark amber, cloudy, and has an unpleasant odor. Which of the following conditions should the nurse associate these findings with? Which condition is associated with dark, cloudy, odorous urine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dark, cloudy, odorous urine indicates a urinary tract infection. Other conditions do not typically cause these findings.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following a lumbar laminectomy. Which of the following positions should the nurse encourage? Which position should the nurse encourage post-lumbar laminectomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Side-lying with knees bent reduces spinal strain. Other positions may increase discomfort or complications.