ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of four children. Which value should the nurse report to the provider? Which lab value should the nurse report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron 38 mcg/dL is low, indicating potential anemia. RBC and WBC are normal, and lead 2 mcg/dL is within safe limits.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing tracheostomy care for a patient and plans to remove copious secretions. What actions should the nurse take? What action should the nurse take for tracheostomy suctioning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Suctioning 2-3 times with 60-second pauses removes secretions effectively without hypoxia. Other actions risk complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse discovers a loop of bowel protruding through an opening in the surgical incision. What should the nurse do? What should the nurse do for a protruding bowel?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moistened sterile gauze protects the bowel until surgery. Reinserting, flat positioning, or side positioning are inappropriate.
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 4 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 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.