ATI RN
ATI Nur 104 Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is creating a discharge plan. Which of the following nursing statements indicates the nurse understands when discharge planning should be implemented?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discharge planning starts at admission to ensure a smooth transition. Waiting for insurance, orders, or 48 hours delays preparation.
Question 2 of 5
A client receives a wrong medication. The nurse who made the medication error should take which of the following actions first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client ensures safety by identifying adverse effects. Notifying others and reporting follow.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to instill ear drops to a 3-year-old child. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For children under 3, pulling the auricle down and back straightens the ear canal. Other techniques suit older children or adults.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse administers an incorrect medication to a client. Following an assessment of the client, the nurse determines that the client has experienced no untoward effects as a result of the medication. The nurse does not complete an incident report because no harm came to the client. Which of the following ethical principles did the nurse violate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failing to report the error violates veracity (truthfulness). Incident reports ensure transparency, even without harm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is interviewing a client who will undergo diagnostic testing. The nurse should ask about a client's potential allergies during which phase of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allergies are assessed during the assessment phase to ensure safe testing. Other phases follow.