ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is instructing a female client on how to collect a midstream urine sample. Which statement from the client indicates they understand the procedure?,Which statement indicates understanding of midstream urine sample collection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urinating a little then stopping avoids initial bacterial contamination. Cleaning container, reusing wipes, or wiping direction are not primary.
Extract:
Nurse's Notes & Physical Examination
• The client is found attempting to climb out of bed, stating, "People are trying to hurt me." They are highly agitated and disoriented, attempting to remove IV lines. The client's behavior is erratic, and they require constant supervision. The skin is now cool and pale, with poor capillary refill. Respirations are labored, and the client is using accessory muscles to breathe. Lung sounds have deteriorated, with coarse crackles heard throughout. The abdomen is firm, and the client expresses significant discomfort. The urinary catheter output has decreased, and urine appears concentrated.
Vital Signs
• Blood Pressure: 100/64 mm Hg
• Temperature: 37.3° C (99.1° F)
• Pulse: 110/min
• Respirations: 28/min
Diagnostic Results
• Hemoglobin: 12.5 g/dL
• Hematocrit: 38.0%
• AST: 52 units/L
• ALT: 49 units/L
Provider's Prescriptions
• Soft wrist restraints if necessary.
• Immediate reassessment and adjustment of care plan.
2100 hrs - Critical Incident
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client recently diagnosed with a latex allergy. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Latex balloons can trigger allergic reactions, indicating a need for further teaching. Elastic bandages and gloves may have latex-free options; ink pens are safe.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following a bowel resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? Which finding post-bowel resection should the nurse report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal distension may indicate obstruction or ileus, requiring reporting. Other findings are expected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is instructing a patient who has been newly prescribed sumatriptan tablets for the treatment of migraine headaches. Which instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for sumatriptan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repeating the dose in 1 hour if the headache persists is standard. Sumatriptan is not daily, tablets are swallowed whole, and eyelid swelling is not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a continuous heparin infusion. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor? Which lab test should the nurse monitor for heparin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: aPTT monitors heparin’s anticoagulant effect. PT/INR is for warfarin, and platelets monitor bleeding risk.