ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for levothyroxine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine in the morning on an empty stomach ensures optimal absorption. Meals, bedtime, or grapefruit juice reduce efficacy.
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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for? Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for prednisone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone can cause weight gain due to fluid retention and increased appetite. Other options are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent hip dislocation? Which action prevents hip dislocation post-arthroplasty?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pillow between legs maintains abduction, preventing dislocation. High Fowler's, adduction, or excessive flexion increase risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for fluconazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for fluconazole?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting abdominal pain is critical due to potential hepatotoxicity. Food, driving, or bedtime are not primary concerns.