ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer several medications via an NG tube to a client who is receiving a continuous tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flushing with water (typically 30-60 mL, though 5 mL is noted) ensures tube patency. Combining with formula risks interactions, dilution varies by drug, and mixing in one syringe risks incompatibility.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a staff nurse performing a wound irrigation for a client who has a pressure injury. Which of the following actions by the staff nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A syringe with a catheter provides controlled irrigation, cleaning the wound effectively. One pair of gloves risks contamination, 5-min analgesia is too short, and cold solution causes discomfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer several medications via an NG tube to a client who is receiving a continuous tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flushing with water (typically 30-60 mL, though 5 mL is noted) ensures tube patency. Combining with formula risks interactions, dilution varies by drug, and mixing in one syringe risks incompatibility.
Question 4 of 5
A home health nurse is assessing the home environment of an older adult client who has osteoporosis. For which of the following findings should the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Area rugs on tile floors pose a fall risk for osteoporosis clients, as they can slip or bunch, leading to fractures. Grab bars enhance safety, 47°C water is below scalding risk (49°
C), and organizers are beneficial.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a female client who has liver dysfunction and is receiving a continuous tube feeding. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a protein deficiency?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low albumin (3.1 g/dL) indicates protein deficiency, common in liver dysfunction. High transferrin and TIBC suggest iron issues, and low uric acid isn’t protein-related.