ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Exams Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client and discovers the infusion pump with the client's total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution is not infusing. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden interruption of TPN can cause hypoglycemia due to halted glucose infusion, leading to shakiness and diaphoresis. Thirst and urination indicate hyperglycemia, hypertension and crackles suggest fluid overload, and fever and chills indicate infection, not directly related to TPN cessation.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is teaching about endotracheal suctioning. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Resting 10-15 seconds between suctioning prevents hypoxemia and airway trauma. Suctioning less than 10 seconds minimizes hypoxemia and mucosal damage. Suction pressure should be 80-120 mm Hg, individualized. Suction during insertion increases trauma risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about aromatherapy. The nurse should include that which of the following essential oils can promote sleep
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lavender essential oil is known for its calming properties, promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality. Orange, peppermint, and ginger are more stimulating and not typically used for sleep.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a decreased level of consciousness. The client is receiving continuous enteral feedings via a gastrostomy tube due to an inability to swallow. Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed 30° to 45° is the priority to prevent aspiration by promoting drainage of stomach contents away from the airway, critical for a client with decreased consciousness. Other actions are important but secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports back pain. The nurse asks the client to rate the pain on a scale of 0 to 10. The nurse is using which of the following components of the PQRST mnemonic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rating pain on a 0-10 scale assesses severity, the 'S' in PQRST, quantifying pain intensity for management. Precipitating cause, region, and quality involve triggers, location, and pain characteristics, respectively.