ATI RN
ATI Nursing 4650 Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and a new prescription for IV rifampin. The nurse should instruct the client that they should expect to experience which of the following manifestations while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rifampin causes red-orange discoloration of bodily fluids, including urine, which is harmless but can be alarming. Black stools, teeth staining, and constipation are not typical side effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a surgeon on a medical-surgical unit. A nurse from another unit asks the nurse about the surgeon's medical diagnosis. The nurse responds that he is unable to provide the information requested. The nurse is displaying which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-maleficence is the ethical principle that involves the obligation to avoid causing harm to others. By not disclosing the surgeon's medical diagnosis, the nurse is protecting the surgeon's privacy and confidentiality, thereby preventing potential harm that could arise from sharing sensitive health information without consent.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was involved in heavy combat and observed war casualties. The nurse should suspect that the client is suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if the client makes which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This statement reflects hypervigilance and paranoia, common symptoms of PTSD. The client's behavior of checking rooms for potential threats indicates a heightened state of arousal and persistent fear related to past combat experiences.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is conducting a primary survey of a client who has sustained life threatening injuries due to a motor vehicle crash. Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take.
Correct Answer: A,C,B,D,E
Rationale: The correct sequence follows the ABCDE primary survey approach: Open the airway (
A), assess breathing (
C), establish circulation (
B), evaluate disability via Glasgow Coma Scale (
D), and expose the client for assessment (E).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for 14 units of regular insulin and 28 units of NPH insulin subcutaneously at breakfast daily. What is the total number of units of insulin that the nurse should prepare in the insulin syringe?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The total insulin is calculated by adding 14 units of regular insulin and 28 units of NPH insulin, resulting in 42 units.