ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to set up a sterile field. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding label in palm (
C) prevents contamination. Pouring outside (
A), hip level (
B), flap toward body (
D), and Fowler’s (E) break sterility.
Extract:
Exibit 1
Provider Prescriptions
Day 4, 1500:
Discharge prescriptions:
Cephalexin 500 mg PO every 6 hr for 5 days Prednisone 40 mg PO daily for 5 days Home oxygen 3 L/min via nasal cannula
Exibit 2
Vital Signs
Day 1, 1100:
Temperature 39.1° C (102.4° F) Pulse rate 102/min Respiratory rate 26/min
Blood pressure 122/80 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 86% on room air Weight 90.7 kg (200 lb)
Day 2, 1200:
Temperature 38° C (100.4° F) Pulse rate 100/min Respiratory rate 22/min
Blood pressure 120/74 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 88% on nasal cannula at 2 L/min Day 3, 1200:
Température 37.2° C (98.9" F) Pulse rate 90/min
Respiratory rate 20/min
Blood pressure 120/72 mm Hg
Exibit 3
Medication Administration Record
Day 1, 1500:
Cefazolin 500 mg every 12 hr IV Dexamethasone 15 mg every 6 hr IV Day 3, 1200:
Discontinue dexamethasone 15 mg every 6 hr IV Prednisone 40 mg PO daily
Day 4, 1500:
Discontinue cefazolin 500 mg every 12 hr IV
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D,E,F
Rationale: Morning steroids (
D), tapering (E), and 8 ft from heat (F) are correct. Wrench separate (
A), 5 days antibiotics (
B), fixed flow (
C).
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for parenteral nutrition (PN) in 20% dextrose and fat emulsions. Which of the following is an appropriate action to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Central line (
D) is needed for 20% dextrose. Separate admin (
A) varies, 24 hr change (not 48,
B), and frequent glucose (not daily,
C) are standard.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pain as a result of a pressure injury to the sacrum. Which of the following nonpharmacological interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Music (
D) distracts and reduces pain perception. Massaging (
A) worsens injury, bright lights (
B) discomfort, loose linens (
C) don’t target pain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to reposition a client who has a lower back injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Logrolling (
D) maintains spinal alignment. Arms cross chest (not sides,
A), side placement (
B) risks falls, knee flexion (
C) isn’t key.