ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a prescription for digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider before administering the medication? Which finding should the nurse report before digoxin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypokalemia (3.2 mEq/L) increases digoxin toxicity risk, requiring reporting. Other findings are normal.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting a healthcare provider with a sterile procedure and is preparing to pour solution onto a sterile piece of gauze. In what sequence should the nurse perform the following steps when pouring the sterile solution? In what sequence should the nurse pour sterile solution?
Correct Answer: D,A,F,C,E,B
Rationale: Sequence: hand hygiene (
D), pick up bottle (
A), remove cap (F), pour 1-2 mL (
C), place cap (E), pour onto gauze (
B) ensures sterility.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for? Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for prednisone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone can cause weight gain due to fluid retention and increased appetite. Other options are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately? Which finding in a preschooler should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abnormal absolute neutrophil count indicates infection or serious conditions, requiring immediate reporting.
Extract:
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 5 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.