ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning a meal for a patient who has diverticulitis. Which menu selection should the nurse include in the plan? Which menu is suitable for diverticulitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grilled chicken and white rice are low-fiber, easy to digest, suitable for diverticulitis recovery. Other options contain high-fiber or processed foods.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a patient with multiple sclerosis who has been prescribed baclofen. What guidance should the nurse include in the education? What guidance should the nurse include for baclofen?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding antihistamines prevents additive CNS depression. Food, diarrhea, or headache discontinuation are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is formulating a care plan for a patient recovering from severe burns. Which of the following strategies should the nurse incorporate to provide emotional support? Which strategy provides emotional support for burn recovery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Conversation during wound care distracts from pain and builds rapport, providing emotional support.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who frequently tries to remove his IV catheter. A family member asks the nurse to apply restraints. What should the nurse's response be? What should the nurse respond to a request for restraints?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Covering the catheter reduces the urge to remove it, prioritizing autonomy. Restraints are a last resort; waiting or applying immediately is inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is conducting discharge teaching for a patient who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which statements by the patient indicate a need for further teaching? Which statement indicates a need for phenytoin teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assuming phenytoin can be stopped indicates misunderstanding, as abrupt cessation risks seizures. Other statements are correct.