ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have his alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level checked. The client asks the nurse to explain the laboratory test. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ALT (
C) is an enzyme primarily in the liver, and elevated levels indicate liver damage or inflammation. It doesn’t assess kidneys (
A), heart (
B), or clotting (
D), which are evaluated by tests like creatinine, troponin, or INR, respectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following precautions should the nurse plan to implement when working with the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Airborne precautions (
B) are required for tuberculosis, which spreads via small respiratory particles that remain suspended in the air. Droplet precautions (
A) apply to infections like influenza, spread by larger droplets. Protective precautions (
C) are for immunocompromised clients, not TB. Contact precautions (
D) are for infections like MRSA, not airborne diseases.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is scheduled for an allogeneic stem cell transplant. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Visitors wearing protective gowns (
C) prevents infection transmission to the immunocompromised client post-transplant. A negative-airflow room (
A) is for airborne infections, not stem cell transplants; a positive-airflow room is used. A semi-private room (
B) increases infection risk; a private room is required. Wearing a mask outside the room (
D) is insufficient; clients should avoid leaving unless necessary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus prior to performing a blood glucose test. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thirst (
B) indicates hyperglycemia due to dehydration from increased urination. Confusion (
A), cold skin (
C), and shakiness (
D) are signs of hypoglycemia, caused by low glucose affecting the brain and triggering adrenaline.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a latex allergy and is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following actions is appropriate to include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scheduling the client as the first surgical procedure of the day (
B) minimizes exposure to latex particles in the air or on equipment, reducing allergic reaction risk. Cleansing stoppers with povidone-iodine (
A) is irrelevant to latex allergies; latex-free stoppers should be used. Removing stopcocks (
C) compromises IV system sterility; latex-free stopcocks are appropriate. Powdered gloves (
D) increase latex sensitization risk; latex-free or powder-free gloves are required.