ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requests prescription pain medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Determining the painβs location is the first step to assess its nature and guide treatment.
Choices B C and D follow assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerves as part of a neurological examination. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess cranial nerve III?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cranial nerve III (oculomotor nerve) controls pupil constriction and eye movement. Checking pupillary response to light assesses its function by evaluating pupil size changes.
Choice B tests cranial nerves IX and X
Choice C assesses cranial nerve II and
Choice D evaluates cranial nerve VII.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer three liquid medications to a client who has an NG tube with intermittent suction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pinching the tube (
B) prevents medication loss to suction ensuring delivery. Other choices risk improper administration or interactions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse accidentally sticks her hand with a syringe needle after administering an IM injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Washing the puncture site immediately with soap and water minimizes infection risk.
Choices A C and D are subsequent steps.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired mobility. Which of the following support devices should the nurse plan to use to prevent the client from developing plantar flexion contractures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A footboard maintains feet in a dorsiflexed position preventing plantar flexion contractures.
Choice A prevents pressure ulcers
Choice C addresses hip rotation and
Choice D maintains hip alignment.