ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is delegating client care tasks to an assistive personnel. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Performing a simple dressing change is a routine and non-invasive task that can be safely delegated to assistive personnel (AP) with proper training and clear instructions. Inserting an NG tube (
A) is invasive and requires nursing judgment, so it cannot be delegated. Evaluating the healing of an incision (
C) involves assessment, which is a nursing responsibility and not within the AP’s scope. Changing IV tubing (
D) is a sterile procedure involving medication administration risks, making it inappropriate for delegation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the Braden scale. Which of the following responses by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Braden scale measures six elements (
B)—sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction/shear—indicating understanding. Elements range 1–4 (
A), not 1–5. Age (
C) isn’t measured. Higher scores mean lower risk (
D), not higher.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who is to undergo surgery. The nurse should identify that which of the following individuals should sign the consent form?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 17-year-old mother (
C) can sign consent if emancipated (e.g., as a parent), as she’s legally responsible. The provider (
A) explains but doesn’t sign. Grandparents (
B) or siblings (
D) need legal guardianship or authorization, which isn’t indicated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is documenting client care. Which of the following abbreviations should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: BRP for bathroom privileges (
D) is a standard, widely recognized abbreviation in medical documentation that is safe and clear, making it appropriate for use. SS for sliding scale (
A) is error-prone and can be confused with other terms. OJ for orange juice (
B) is non-standard and risks misinterpretation. SQ for subcutaneous (
C) is on the ISMP error-prone list due to potential misreading as '5 every' or 'every,' so 'subcut' is preferred.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain informed consent from a client who speaks a different language than the nurse and is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recommending a same-gender interpreter (
B) respects cultural and personal comfort, enhancing communication. Using medical terminology (
A) risks confusion; simple language is better. Addressing questions to the interpreter (
C) ignores the client, reducing engagement. Nodding (
D) is unreliable for confirming understanding; verbal or demonstrated comprehension is needed.