ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer in the event of an overdose? Which medication should the nurse administer for heparin overdose?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Protamine reverses heparin’s anticoagulant effects. Vitamin K is for warfarin, and others are irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a history of migraines is at the clinic complaining of a throbbing headache. Which of the following questions should the nurse include in the assessment? Which question should the nurse ask for migraine assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are common migraine symptoms, aiding severity assessment. Other symptoms are less primary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient and notices that the patient's urine is dark amber, cloudy, and has an unpleasant odor. Which of the following conditions should the nurse associate these findings with? Which condition is associated with dark, cloudy, odorous urine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dark, cloudy, odorous urine indicates a urinary tract infection. Other conditions do not typically cause these findings.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient hospitalized for the treatment of severe depression. Which of the following nursing approaches should be included in the patient's care plan? Which approach should be included for severe depression?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spending time with the patient builds trust and shows support, critical for depression. Other approaches are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider? Which lab value should the nurse report during chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Platelet count 50,000/mm3 indicates thrombocytopenia, increasing bleeding risk, requiring reporting. Other values are normal.