ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a medication from a vial for a subcutaneous injection for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding the syringe so bubbles collect at the plunger (
C) ensures accurate dosing by removing air before injection. Injecting air with the needle in fluid (
A) risks contamination. A 45° angle (
B) distorts dosage accuracy; 90° is correct. Holding the vial top-up (
D) creates pressure, making withdrawal difficult; top-down is standard.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who is to undergo surgery. The nurse should identify that which of the following individuals should sign the consent form?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 17-year-old mother (
C) can sign consent if emancipated (e.g., as a parent), as she’s legally responsible. The provider (
A) explains but doesn’t sign. Grandparents (
B) or siblings (
D) need legal guardianship or authorization, which isn’t indicated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the care of a client who has a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing an N95 respirator mask (
C) is appropriate for MRSA if aerosol-generating procedures are performed, as it filters airborne particles. Removing gown before gloves (
A) risks contamination; gloves come off first. Visitors need masks at all times (
B), not just within 3 feet. Private rooms (
D) are only needed for bloodstream MRSA; cohorting is acceptable for skin infections.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a latex allergy and is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following actions is appropriate to include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scheduling the client as the first surgical procedure of the day (
B) minimizes exposure to latex particles in the air or on equipment, reducing allergic reaction risk. Cleansing stoppers with povidone-iodine (
A) is irrelevant to latex allergies; latex-free stoppers should be used. Removing stopcocks (
C) compromises IV system sterility; latex-free stopcocks are appropriate. Powdered gloves (
D) increase latex sensitization risk; latex-free or powder-free gloves are required.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is scheduled for an allogeneic stem cell transplant. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Visitors wearing protective gowns (
C) prevents infection transmission to the immunocompromised client post-transplant. A negative-airflow room (
A) is for airborne infections, not stem cell transplants; a positive-airflow room is used. A semi-private room (
B) increases infection risk; a private room is required. Wearing a mask outside the room (
D) is insufficient; clients should avoid leaving unless necessary.