ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following a lumbar laminectomy. Which of the following positions should the nurse encourage? Which position should the nurse encourage post-lumbar laminectomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Side-lying with knees bent reduces spinal strain. Other positions may increase discomfort or complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is administering an oral medication to an older adult patient. The patient states, 'The pill I always take is green. I don't take an orange pill.' What should the nurse respond? What should the nurse respond to a pill color concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the medication order ensures safety and addresses the patient’s concern about the pill color.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following a knee arthroscopy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Which action should the nurse take post-knee arthroscopy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the leg reduces swelling and promotes comfort. Warm compress, dependent position, or immediate weight-bearing are inappropriate.