ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for an adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the extremity in a dependent position (
C) enhances vein visibility by increasing venous pressure.
Tourniquets go above the site (
A), not below. Cool compresses (
B) cause vasoconstriction, hindering access; warm compresses are better. Distal sites (
D), not proximal, are preferred to preserve veins.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the Braden scale. Which of the following responses by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Braden scale measures six elements (
B)—sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction/shear—indicating understanding. Elements range 1–4 (
A), not 1–5. Age (
C) isn’t measured. Higher scores mean lower risk (
D), not higher.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain informed consent from a client who speaks a different language than the nurse and is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recommending a same-gender interpreter (
B) respects cultural and personal comfort, enhancing communication. Using medical terminology (
A) risks confusion; simple language is better. Addressing questions to the interpreter (
C) ignores the client, reducing engagement. Nodding (
D) is unreliable for confirming understanding; verbal or demonstrated comprehension is needed.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has colon cancer and is scheduled for a colon resection with a possible colostomy. Before the procedure, the client tells the nurse, 'I'm worried about that bag.' Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restating the concern (
B) validates the client’s feelings and encourages further discussion, using therapeutic communication. Waiting until after surgery (
A) dismisses the concern. Asking about others (
C) diverts focus. Reassuring about necessity (
D) minimizes the client’s worry.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feeding via NG tube. Which of the following is an unexpected finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A gastric residual of 300 mL (
D) is an unexpected finding, indicating delayed gastric emptying, which increases the risk of aspiration and requires stopping the feeding and notifying the provider. A weight gain of 0.91 kg in 2 days (
A) is expected, reflecting nutritional intake. A blood glucose level of 110 mg/dL (
B) is normal. Diarrhea once in 24 hours (
C) is a common side effect of enteral feeding and not immediately concerning unless persistent.