ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse manager is providing staff education about working with patients who have a history of anger and aggression. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? What should the nurse include in aggression training?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Knowing the facility layout aids safety, verbal feedback de-escalates, and avoiding necklaces reduces injury risk. Standing in front or always bringing security may escalate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient who has schizophrenia and is taking aripiprazole. The nurse should notify the provider of which of the following findings? Which finding should the nurse report for aripiprazole?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Muscle stiffness may indicate extrapyramidal symptoms, a serious side effect requiring reporting. Other findings are less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately? Which finding in a preschooler should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abnormal absolute neutrophil count indicates infection or serious conditions, requiring immediate reporting.