ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient and notices that the patient's urine is dark amber, cloudy, and has an unpleasant odor. Which of the following conditions should the nurse associate these findings with? Which condition is associated with dark, cloudy, odorous urine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dark, cloudy, odorous urine indicates a urinary tract infection. Other conditions do not typically cause these findings.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for citalopram. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for citalopram?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting suicidal thoughts is critical due to potential early SSRI risks. Morning dosing, tyramine, or food are not primary concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for levothyroxine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine in the morning on an empty stomach ensures optimal absorption. Meals, bedtime, or grapefruit juice reduce efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is allergic to penicillin. Which prescription should the nurse verify with the provider?,Which prescription should be verified for a penicillin-allergic child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amoxicillin-clavulanate is a penicillin antibiotic, requiring verification. Gentamicin, erythromycin, and amphotericin are non-penicillin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is educating a patient with multiple sclerosis who has been prescribed baclofen. What guidance should the nurse include in the education? What guidance should the nurse include for baclofen?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding antihistamines prevents additive CNS depression. Food, diarrhea, or headache discontinuation are incorrect.