ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Nurse's Notes & Physical Examination
• The client is found attempting to climb out of bed, stating, "People are trying to hurt me." They are highly agitated and disoriented, attempting to remove IV lines. The client's behavior is erratic, and they require constant supervision. The skin is now cool and pale, with poor capillary refill. Respirations are labored, and the client is using accessory muscles to breathe. Lung sounds have deteriorated, with coarse crackles heard throughout. The abdomen is firm, and the client expresses significant discomfort. The urinary catheter output has decreased, and urine appears concentrated.
Vital Signs
• Blood Pressure: 100/64 mm Hg
• Temperature: 37.3° C (99.1° F)
• Pulse: 110/min
• Respirations: 28/min
Diagnostic Results
• Hemoglobin: 12.5 g/dL
• Hematocrit: 38.0%
• AST: 52 units/L
• ALT: 49 units/L
Provider's Prescriptions
• Soft wrist restraints if necessary.
• Immediate reassessment and adjustment of care plan.
2100 hrs - Critical Incident
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client recently diagnosed with a latex allergy. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Latex balloons can trigger allergic reactions, indicating a need for further teaching. Elastic bandages and gloves may have latex-free options; ink pens are safe.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient whose right leg is in Buck's traction. Which interventions should the nurse implement to promote the patient's mobility? Which intervention promotes mobility in Buck's traction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Active range-of-motion on the left leg promotes mobility without disrupting traction. Other actions risk complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning a meal for a patient who has diverticulitis. Which menu selection should the nurse include in the plan? Which menu is suitable for diverticulitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grilled chicken and white rice are low-fiber, easy to digest, suitable for diverticulitis recovery. Other options contain high-fiber or processed foods.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has acute laryngotracheobronchitis and has been placed in a cool mist tent. Which of the following findings would indicate that the treatment has been effective? Which finding indicates effective cool mist tent treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased stridor indicates soothed airways, showing effective treatment for croup. Other findings are less specific.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse notices a teenage patient with paraplegia in a wheelchair crying. What should the nurse's response be? What should the nurse respond to a crying teenage patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Offering to return later respects the patient’s space while showing willingness to talk, the most supportive response.