ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client for the first time. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help ensure safe medication administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Accessing the formulary (
D) ensures safety for unfamiliar drugs. Reading twice (
A) isn’t standard, one identifier (
B) is insufficient (two needed), and prior use (
C) doesn’t confirm safety.
Question 2 of 5
How will the nurse assess for flank tenderness in a patient with suspected pyelonephritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Striking the CVA (
D) tests kidney tenderness in pyelonephritis. Percussion (
A), intercostal push (
B), and lumbar palpation (
C) don’t target this area effectively.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for an older adult client who has depression and has stopped taking their medication. The client tells the nurse, 'I want to die now that my partner is gone.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Have you thought about harming yourself?' (
B) directly addresses suicidal ideation, prioritizing safety per mental health protocols. Medication cessation (
A) and partner details (
C) are secondary, and referral (
D) delays immediate assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe rheumatoid arthritis in her hands and is unable to feed herself. For which of the following health care team members should the nurse request a referral from the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Occupational therapists (
C) specialize in ADLs like feeding, ideal for this client. Physician assistants (
A) focus on medical care, physical therapists (
B) on mobility, and social workers (
D) on psychosocial support.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to change a client's tracheostomy ties. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cutting old ties after securing new ones (
B) prevents tube dislodgement. Three fingers (
A) is too loose, quick-release (
C) is optional, and neck extension (
D) risks discomfort.