ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for the client and their caregiver. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,F,G
Rationale: B: Tapering prednisone prevents adrenal insufficiency. C: Adjusting oxygen aids breathing (with guidance). F: Morning dosing aligns with cortisol rhythm. G: Keeping oxygen 8 feet from heat prevents fire hazards. A, D, E lack specific support from the MAR.
Question 2 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: A
Rationale: Reading the label twice confirms the right medication and dose, a key safety step. One identifier is insufficient (two are standard), online formularies supplement knowledge, and client history isn’t enough for verification.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client about reducing the risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking three times weekly, a weight-bearing exercise, boosts bone density. Avoiding sun reduces vitamin D, decreasing dairy cuts calcium, and 250 mg calcium is too low—older adults need 1000-1200 mg daily.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to set up a sterile field. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pouring liquids outside the sterile field prevents contamination. Hips are too low (waist level is ideal), labels face away from the palm, and the outermost flap opens away from the body.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform an anthropometric assessment on a client. Which of the following client data should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight is a key anthropometric measure reflecting nutritional status. Orientation, respiratory rate, and pain are unrelated to body measurement.