ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 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: A
Rationale: Holding the bottle with the label in the palm prevents contamination from dripping solution. Pouring outside the field risks contamination. The field should be above waist level. The outermost flap opens away to maintain sterility.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires airborne precautions. The nurse is preparing to leave the client's room following a dressing change. Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the nurse remove first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gloves are the most contaminated and removed first per CDC guidelines to prevent self-contamination. Gown, eyewear, and mask follow in that order.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is anxious about being admitted to a health care facility for the first time. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dismissing worry invalidates feelings. Generalizing fear doesn’t address concerns. Asking why may seem confrontational. Discussing expectations reduces anxiety by providing control and clarity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has full-thickness burns on their leg. The client expresses concern about their future. Which of the following is a therapeutic response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dismissing worry or suggesting hard work invalidates feelings. Reflecting concern validates emotions and encourages discussion. Asking why may seem defensive.
Extract:
Medical History
2 days before procedure:
Client takes 80 mg of aspirin PO daily for antiplatelet effects. Client performs moderate intensity exercise for 150 min each week.
Client reports an allergy to latex.
Nurses' Notes
Morning of procedure:
Client reports taking aspirin 80 mg PO this morning with a sip of water.
Diagnostic Results
• Hct 37% (37% to 47%)
• Hgb 12 g/dL (12 to 16 g/dL)
• WBC count 12,000/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3)
• Prothrombin time 21 seconds (11 to 12.5 seconds)
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure Exhibits:Select the 4 findings that require immediate follow-up.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Latex allergy is noted but not urgent now. Low hematocrit, prolonged prothrombin time, elevated WBC, and recent aspirin use indicate bleeding or infection risks, needing preoperative attention.