ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor for? Which finding should the nurse monitor post-thyroidectomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia may indicate thyroid storm or hypocalcemia, requiring monitoring. Other findings are less specific.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is planning a meal for a patient who has diverticulitis. Which menu selection should the nurse include in the plan? Which menu is suitable for diverticulitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grilled chicken and white rice are low-fiber, easy to digest, suitable for diverticulitis recovery. Other options contain high-fiber or processed foods.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to replace a nearly empty container of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a patient. There has been a delay in receiving the new TPN solution from the pharmacy. Which of the following solutions should the nurse infuse until the next TPN solution is available? Which solution should the nurse infuse during TPN delay?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dextrose 10% prevents hypoglycemia during TPN delay. Other solutions lack glucose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has nausea and a prescription for metoclopramide intravenously every 8 hours as needed. The client asks the nurse how metoclopramide will relieve her nausea. Which explanation should the nurse provide?How does metoclopramide relieve nausea?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Metoclopramide promotes and enhances gastric emptying, speeding stomach emptying, not relaxing muscles or reducing acid.