ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia. When assisting the client during breakfast, which of the following actions by the client indicates the nurse should intervene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a straw (
A) increases aspiration risk in dysphagia. Chin tuck (
B), breaks (
C), and upright position (
D) are safe practices.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client for the first time. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help ensure safe medication administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Accessing the formulary (
D) ensures safety for unfamiliar drugs. Reading twice (
A) isn’t standard, one identifier (
B) is insufficient (two needed), and prior use (
C) doesn’t confirm safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a colostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 1/8 in larger pouch (
B) fits without irritating the stoma. Damp skin (
A) prevents adhesion, rubbing (
C) irritates, and daily changes (
D) are excessive (3-7 days typical).
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a staff nurse performing a wound irrigation for a client who has a pressure injury. Which of the following actions by the staff nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A syringe with catheter (
B) ensures safe, controlled irrigation. One glove pair (
A) risks contamination, 5-min analgesia (
C) is too late, and cold solution (
D) causes discomfort.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer several medications via an NG tube to a client who is receiving a continuous tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flushing with 5 mL sterile water (
A) clears the tube, preventing clogs and interactions. Mixing (
B) or combining with formula (
C) risks precipitation, and warm water dilution (
D) isn’t standard for all drugs.