ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Online Practice 2023 B Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering an otic medication to an older adult patient. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the medication reaches the inner ear?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Gently press on the tragus of the patient's ear.
Rationale: Pressing on the tragus helps straighten the ear canal, allowing better penetration of the medication into the inner ear. This action facilitates proper administration and ensures the medication reaches the target area effectively.
Summary of Incorrect
Choices:
B: Packing cotton deep into the ear canal can obstruct the medication from reaching the inner ear, causing ineffective treatment.
C: Moving the auricle down and back does not aid in directing the medication towards the inner ear and may disrupt the administration process.
D: Tilting the head backward for 5 minutes does not specifically target the inner ear and may not enhance medication delivery to the intended site.
Extract:
A nurse is planning a teaching session for a group of adolescents who each recently had an ostomy surgically placed.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following methods should the nurse use as a psychomotor approach to learning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Role play. Role play is a psychomotor approach to learning because it involves physical movement and practice of real-life scenarios, enhancing hands-on skills and muscle memory. It allows learners to actively participate, engage in problem-solving, and apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. Group discussions (
A) focus on cognitive learning through dialogue. Query answer meetings (
B) involve verbal exchanges rather than physical actions. Practice sessions (
C) may involve repetition but lack the interactive and immersive nature of role play.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a heparin infusion for a client who was admitted to the facility with deep-vein thrombosis.The prescription reads: 25,000 units of heparin in 0.9% sodium chloride 250 mL to infuse at 800 units/hr. What should be the infusion pump rate?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 8
Rationale: The correct answer is 8.
To calculate the infusion pump rate, divide the total units in the bag by the prescribed hourly rate. In this case, 25,000 units divided by 800 units/hr equals 31.25 hours. Since the bag contains 250 mL, the pump should be set to infuse 8 mL/hr (250 mL divided by 31.25 hours). This ensures the client receives the prescribed 800 units/hr.
Choice A: Incorrect. This choice is empty.
Choice B-G: Incorrect. These choices are empty.
Summary: The correct infusion pump rate for the heparin infusion is 8 mL/hr based on the prescribed dosage and volume in the bag. Other choices are incorrect as they are empty.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating an older adult client at risk for osteoporosis on starting a regular physical activity program. Which type of activity should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Walking briskly. Brisk walking is a weight-bearing, low-impact exercise that helps improve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis in older adults. Weight-bearing exercises stimulate bone formation and strengthen bones. Riding a bicycle (
B) is not weight-bearing and may not have the same bone-strengthening benefits. Isometric exercises (
C) focus on muscle contraction without movement and do not provide the necessary impact for bone health. High-impact aerobics (
D) can be too intense and risky for older adults at risk for osteoporosis, potentially increasing the risk of fractures.
Extract:
A nurse is attending to a patient who is experiencing discomfort.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following patient statements should the nurse document in the initial pain assessment to describe the quality of the patient's pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it provides specific information about the quality of the pain (dull ache) which helps in identifying the nature of the pain.
Choice B mentions a triggering factor of pain, not its quality.
Choice C describes an associated symptom, not the quality of pain.
Choice D only indicates the intensity of pain, not its quality.