ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse set up a sterile field. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A waist-height surface minimizes contamination risk by maintaining proper posture. Preparing 2 hours early, placing against a wall, or opening flaps toward the body increase contamination risks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a public clinic is planning a health fair for older adult clients in the community. In teaching medication safety, which of the following foods should the nurse advise the clients to avoid when taking their prescriptions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grapefruit juice inhibits CYP3A4, increasing drug levels and toxicity risk. Orange juice, milk, and carbonated beverages are generally safe.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who is listed for surgery. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for a complication of incisional hematoma forming?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anticoagulants increase bleeding risk, leading to hematoma formation. Being underweight, incontinence, or PVD don’t directly cause hematomas.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed enteric-coated aspirin PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crushing enteric-coated aspirin destroys the coating, risking stomach irritation or ulcers. It doesn’t release all at once, isn’t safe to crush, and doesn’t destroy ingredients.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has fluid overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Fluid overload causes hypertension, tachypnea, and tachycardia due to increased vascular volume and cardiac workload. Hematocrit decreases, and temperature is unaffected.