ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering an oral medication to an older adult patient. The patient states, 'The pill I always take is green. I don't take an orange pill.' What should the nurse respond? What should the nurse respond to a pill color concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the medication order ensures safety and addresses the patient’s concern about the pill color.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following a cesarean section. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? Which finding post-cesarean should the nurse report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Foul-smelling discharge indicates potential infection, requiring reporting. Other findings are normal.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient who has schizophrenia and is taking aripiprazole. The nurse should notify the provider of which of the following findings? Which finding should the nurse report for aripiprazole?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Muscle stiffness may indicate extrapyramidal symptoms, a serious side effect requiring reporting. Other findings are less urgent.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider? Which lab value should the nurse report during chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Platelet count 50,000/mm3 indicates thrombocytopenia, increasing bleeding risk, requiring reporting. Other values are normal.