ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collaborating with a risk management team about potential legal issues involving client care. The nurse should identify that which of the following situations is an example of negligence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering medication without identifying the client is negligence, failing standard care and risking harm. Lack of consent is ethical, restraint may be rights-related, and discussion breaches confidentiality—not negligence.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is anxious about being admitted to a health care facility for the first time. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discussing expectations reduces anxiety by providing control and information. Normalizing fear lacks support, reassurance dismisses feelings, and questioning may pressure the client.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer heparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Injecting 2 inches from the umbilicus avoids vascular areas, reducing bleeding risk. An 18-gauge needle is too large (25-27 gauge is standard), air bubbles in prefilled syringes ensure full dosing, and massaging increases bruising risk due to heparin’s anticoagulant effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client for the first time. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help ensure safe medication administration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reading the label twice confirms the right medication and dose, a key safety step. One identifier is insufficient (two are standard), online formularies supplement knowledge, and client history isn’t enough for verification.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is unconscious and requires surgery. There is no one available to give consent for the treatment. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Implied consent applies in emergencies, allowing surgery to save life or prevent harm. Ethics consultation delays action, waiting risks deterioration, and surgeons can’t consent.