ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient whose right leg is in Buck's traction. Which interventions should the nurse implement to promote the patient's mobility? Which intervention promotes mobility in Buck's traction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Active range-of-motion on the left leg promotes mobility without disrupting traction. Other actions risk complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for lisinopril. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor? Which lab value should the nurse monitor for lisinopril?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lisinopril can cause hyperkalemia, requiring potassium monitoring. Other electrolytes are less affected.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for sertraline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for sertraline?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking sertraline at bedtime minimizes daytime drowsiness. Food, driving, or weight loss are not primary concerns.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is about to administer a daily dose of potassium chloride 20 mEq suspension orally. The available amount is potassium chloride suspension 10 mEq/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? How many mL of potassium chloride should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: 20 mEq ÷ 10 mEq/mL = 2 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a coronary care unit is admitting a patient who has had CPR following a cardiac arrest. The patient is receiving lidocaine IV at 2 mg/min. When the patient asks the nurse why he is receiving that medication, the nurse should explain that it has which of the following actions? Why is the patient receiving lidocaine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lidocaine prevents dysrhythmias by delaying heart conduction, not relieving pain, affecting motility, or dissolving clots.