ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has restraints to each extremity. Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing peripheral pulses first ensures circulation is not compromised by restraints which could lead to serious complications like tissue ischemia. Skin integrity comfort and elimination needs are assessed subsequently to ensure overall safety and comfort.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who is to undergo surgery. The nurse should identify that which of the following individuals should sign the consent form?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The infant’s 17-year-old mother as the legal guardian can sign the consent form as minors are authorized to make decisions for their children in many jurisdictions. Providers grandparents or siblings lack this authority.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer several medications via NG tube to a client who is receiving continuous tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flushing the NG tube with 5 mL of sterile water before administration clears the tube ensuring effective medication delivery and preventing blockages. Mixing medications diluting unnecessarily or combining with formula risks interactions or reduced efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who is to undergo a total laryngectomy. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reviewing the use of an artificial larynx is the priority to ensure immediate post-surgery communication addressing the client's functional needs after losing natural speech. Support sessions reading ability and esophageal speech are secondary considerations.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is documenting client care. Which of the following abbreviations should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SQ is a standard recognized abbreviation for subcutaneous in healthcare documentation. "O SS and BRP" are ambiguous or non-standard risking miscommunication in medical records.