ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following a bowel resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? Which finding post-bowel resection should the nurse report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal distension may indicate obstruction or ileus, requiring reporting. Other findings are expected.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor? Which lab test should the nurse monitor for metformin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metformin requires renal function monitoring due to risk of lactic acidosis in renal impairment. Other tests are less relevant.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia? Which action prevents ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed reduces aspiration risk, preventing pneumonia. Oral care is more frequent, antibiotics are not prophylactic, and circuit changes are less frequent.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. The patient reports chills and back pain 15 minutes after the transfusion begins. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? What should the nurse do first for transfusion reaction symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping the transfusion is the first action for suspected reaction (chills, back pain) to prevent further harm. Other actions follow.