ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for clonazepam. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for clonazepam?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol prevents enhanced CNS depression. Food, fluids, or weight gain are not primary concerns.
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Nurse's Notes & Physical Examination
• The client is found attempting to climb out of bed, stating, "People are trying to hurt me." They are highly agitated and disoriented, attempting to remove IV lines. The client's behavior is erratic, and they require constant supervision. The skin is now cool and pale, with poor capillary refill. Respirations are labored, and the client is using accessory muscles to breathe. Lung sounds have deteriorated, with coarse crackles heard throughout. The abdomen is firm, and the client expresses significant discomfort. The urinary catheter output has decreased, and urine appears concentrated.
Vital Signs
• Blood Pressure: 100/64 mm Hg
• Temperature: 37.3° C (99.1° F)
• Pulse: 110/min
• Respirations: 28/min
Diagnostic Results
• Hemoglobin: 12.5 g/dL
• Hematocrit: 38.0%
• AST: 52 units/L
• ALT: 49 units/L
Provider's Prescriptions
• Soft wrist restraints if necessary.
• Immediate reassessment and adjustment of care plan.
2100 hrs - Critical Incident
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client recently diagnosed with a latex allergy. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Latex balloons can trigger allergic reactions, indicating a need for further teaching. Elastic bandages and gloves may have latex-free options; ink pens are safe.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 40 mg PO daily. The available medication is fluoxetine 20 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? How many mL of fluoxetine should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 40 mg ÷ 20 mg/mL = 2 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for enalapril. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for? Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for enalapril?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enalapril can cause a dry cough due to ACE inhibitor effects. Other options are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child who has had 160 mL of urine output over the past 8-hour period. The child weighs 33 lb. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? What should the nurse do for low urine output?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 160 mL over 8 hours is adequate for a 33-lb child (expected ~1-2 mL/kg/hr). Continue monitoring unless other concerns arise.