ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for outpatient surgery. After the nurse inserts the IV catheter,the client reports pain in the insertion area. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing the catheter and inserting it at a new site addresses pain likely caused by improper placement.
Choices A B and C are less appropriate initial actions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client and discovers the infusion pump with the client's total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution is not infusing. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TPN stoppage can cause hypoglycemia leading to shakiness and diaphoresis (
D). Other choices are unrelated to TPN interruption.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a pressure ulcer. The nurse should identify an elevation in which of the following laboratory values as an indication that the client has developed an infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated WBC count (
B) indicates infection due to immune response. Other values are not specific to infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an elective surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take regarding informed consent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse’s role is to witness the client’s signature verifying voluntary consent after the provider explains the procedure.
Choices A B and D are the provider’s responsibility.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse removes an indwelling urinary catheter that an older adult client has had in place for 2 days. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following expected outcomes after catheter removal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Temporary urinary retention is common post-catheter removal in older adults due to bladder readjustment.
Choice A is not expected
Choice B requires reporting and
Choice C suggests dehydration not a direct outcome.