ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving IV fluids. The nurse notes that the IV site is red, warm, and painful. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? What should the nurse do first for IV site issues?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discontinuing the IV line is the first action for signs of phlebitis (red, warm, painful) to prevent further complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse plans to leave her scheduled shift an hour early without permission or notification of the charge nurse. The patients in her assignment are stable. Which of the following legal torts applies to this situation? Which legal tort applies to leaving shift early without permission?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negligence applies if leaving early risks patient harm by falling below care standards. Other torts are irrelevant.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is formulating a care plan for a patient recovering from severe burns. Which of the following strategies should the nurse incorporate to provide emotional support? Which strategy provides emotional support for burn recovery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Conversation during wound care distracts from pain and builds rapport, providing emotional support.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is conducting a class on medication reconciliation. What information should the nurse include in the teaching?,What information should be included in medication reconciliation teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Listing medications during admission ensures accurate management. Shift reports, excluding OTC drugs, and skipping discharge reconciliation are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is educating a patient with benign prostatic hypertrophy who has been newly prescribed finasteride. What should the nurse include in the teaching? What should the nurse include in finasteride teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased libido is a side effect. No grapefruit interaction, PSA levels decrease, and response takes months.