ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 40 mg IV. Available is furosemide 10 mg/1 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? How many mL of furosemide should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: 40 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 4 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. The patient reports chills and back pain 15 minutes after the transfusion begins. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? What should the nurse do first for transfusion reaction symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping the transfusion is the first action for suspected reaction (chills, back pain) to prevent further harm. Other actions follow.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting a healthcare provider with a sterile procedure and is preparing to pour solution onto a sterile piece of gauze. In what sequence should the nurse perform the following steps when pouring the sterile solution? In what sequence should the nurse pour sterile solution?
Correct Answer: D,A,F,C,E,B
Rationale: Sequence: hand hygiene (
D), pick up bottle (
A), remove cap (F), pour 1-2 mL (
C), place cap (E), pour onto gauze (
B) ensures sterility.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? Which finding post-cholecystectomy should the nurse report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clay-colored stools indicate potential bile duct obstruction, requiring reporting. Other findings are expected post-surgery.
Question 5 of 5
A provider has prescribed quetiapine 50 mg PO, divided equally every 12 hours for 3 days. The available medication is quetiapine 25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose on the third day? How many quetiapine tablets per dose on day 3?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 50 mg ÷ 2 doses = 25 mg/dose; 25 mg ÷ 25 mg/tablet = 1 tablet.