ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is documenting client care. Which of the following abbreviations should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SQ for subcutaneous is a standard clear abbreviation. SS (
A) and BRP (
D) are non-standard and risk confusion; sliding scale insulin should be SSI and bathroom privileges should be spelled out. OJ (
B) is not standard and could mean other things.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feeding via NG tube. Which of the following is an unexpected finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A gastric residual of 300 mL indicates delayed gastric emptying risking aspiration and is unexpected. Weight gain (
A) shows nutritional adequacy glucose 110 mg/dL (
B) is normal and one diarrhea episode (
C) is a common side effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer several medications via NG tube to a client who is receiving a continuous tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diluting crushed medications with sterile water facilitates administration and prevents mucosal irritation. Mixing medications (
A) risks interactions 5 mL flush is insufficient (
C) and combining with formula (
D) affects absorption.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased balance is expected in older adults due to vestibular and sensory changes. Pain sensation decreases (
A) sleep reduces (
C) and incontinence (
D) isn’t normal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is documenting client care. Which of the following abbreviations should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SQ for subcutaneous is a standard clear abbreviation. SS (
A) and BRP (
D) are non-standard and risk confusion; sliding scale insulin should be SSI and bathroom privileges should be spelled out. OJ (
B) is not standard and could mean other things.