ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer packed RBCs to a client who has a low hemoglobin, which of the following actions by the client indicates prior to the start of the infusion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking blood compatibility prevents transfusion reactions, a critical step before infusion. Priming, catheter size, and identity confirmation follow.
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 respects the client’s wish for aggressive treatment, facilitating options discussion. Other responses dismiss or misalign with the client’s goals.
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: D
Rationale: Securing new ties before cutting old ones prevents tube dislodgement. Extending the neck risks airway compromise, quick-release knots aren’t standard, and three fingers’ space is excessive—one to two fingers is typical.
Question 4 of 5
A community health nurse is visiting an older adult client who recently moved into an assisted living apartment. Which of the following client statements indicates difficulty accepting their transition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding activities due to perceived barriers suggests isolation and resistance to the transition. Other statements show acceptance or practical adaptation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer insulin to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus, what action should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Verifying the dose with another nurse ensures accuracy, preventing errors in this high-risk medication. Administering, using a filter needle, or mixing come after confirmation.