ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client. At which of the following times should the nurse compare the medication administration record and the medication label? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Comparing at removal (
A), preparation (
D), and administration (E) ensures accuracy per rights of medication. Shift end (
B) and counts (
C) aren’t administration checks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. The client states, 'I am not giving up. I want as much treatment as possible.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contacting the provider (
D) respects the client’s wish for treatment. Enjoyment (
A) dismisses, time left (
B) discourages, and hospice (
C) assumes surrender.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for extremity restraints to both wrists. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Padding (
B) prevents injury, lowest bed position (
D) reduces fall risk, and assessing skin (E) monitors circulation. Bed rails (
A) risk injury, and two fingers (not three,
C) ensure proper fit.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who can only bear weight on one leg how to ambulate using crutches. Which of the following crutch gaits should the nurse plan to instruct the client to use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Three-point gait (
A) suits one-leg weight-bearing, advancing crutches with the affected leg. Two-point (
B) and four-point (
C) need bilateral weight, swing-through (
D) is for non-weight-bearing.