ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is receiving a provider's prescription for a client via telephone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the accuracy of the telephone prescription? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Questioning unclear orders (
B) transcribing accurately (
C) and repeating back (E) ensure prescription accuracy.
Choices A and D are incorrect or incomplete.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical unit is caring for a client who suddenly becomes confused and drowsy. Additional data includes pulse 100/min,respiratory rate 24/min BP 132/76 mm Hg and temperature 36.8°C (98.2°F). Which of the following actions should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A neurological check (
C) is priority to assess sudden confusion and drowsiness indicating a potential neurological issue. Other choices are not immediately relevant.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired mobility. Which of the following support devices should the nurse plan to use to prevent the client from developing plantar flexion contractures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A footboard maintains feet in a dorsiflexed position preventing plantar flexion contractures.
Choice A prevents pressure ulcers
Choice C addresses hip rotation and
Choice D maintains hip alignment.
Question 4 of 5
The family of an older adult client brings him to the emergency department after finding him wandering outside. During the initial assessment.the nurse notes that the client flinches when she palpates his abdomen yet responds to questions only by nodding and smiling. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as a likely explanation for the client's behavior?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confusion (
B) explains wandering limited verbal response and flinching common in delirium or dementia.
Choices A,C,D and E/F do not fully account for all behaviors.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypernatremia and requires IV fluid therapy due to his NPO status. Which of the following solutions should the nurse prepare to infuse for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 0.45% sodium chloride (
B) is hypotonic helping to dilute excess sodium in hypernatremia. Other solutions may worsen the condition.