ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is prioritizing care for a client. Which of the following procedures should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Endotracheal suctioning (
B) addresses airway clearance, a priority per ABCs. Feeding (
A), wound care (
C), and catheter care (
D) are less urgent unless respiratory distress is present.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is immobile. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trochanter rolls (
A) prevent hip rotation and injury. Arms cross the chest (B incorrect), logrolling (
C) is for spinal issues, and crossing ankles (
D) risks pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is prioritizing care for a client. Which of the following procedures should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Endotracheal suctioning (
B) addresses airway clearance, a priority per ABCs. Feeding (
A), wound care (
C), and catheter care (
D) are less urgent unless respiratory distress is present.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client for the first time. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help ensure safe medication administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Accessing the formulary (
D) ensures safety for unfamiliar drugs. Reading twice (
A) isn’t standard, one identifier (
B) is insufficient (two needed), and prior use (
C) doesn’t confirm safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collaborating with a risk management team about potential legal issues involving client care. The nurse should identify that which of the following situations is an example of negligence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering medication without identification (
C) risks errors, constituting negligence. Consent breach (
A) is ethical, discussion (
B) is privacy, and prevention (
D) may be safety-driven.