ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is allergic to penicillin. Which prescription should the nurse verify with the provider?,Which prescription should be verified for a penicillin-allergic child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amoxicillin-clavulanate is a penicillin antibiotic, requiring verification. Gentamicin, erythromycin, and amphotericin are non-penicillin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for fluconazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for fluconazole?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting abdominal pain is critical due to potential hepatotoxicity. Food, driving, or bedtime are not primary concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following a mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote comfort? Which action promotes comfort post-mastectomy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the affected arm reduces swelling and promotes comfort. Heating pads, deep breathing, or NSAIDs are less specific.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is instructing a patient who has been newly prescribed sumatriptan tablets for the treatment of migraine headaches. Which instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for sumatriptan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repeating the dose in 1 hour if the headache persists is standard. Sumatriptan is not daily, tablets are swallowed whole, and eyelid swelling is not typical.
Question 5 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.