ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the Braden scale. Which of the following responses by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Braden scale measures six elements (
B)—sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction/shear—indicating understanding. Elements range 1–4 (
A), not 1–5. Age (
C) isn’t measured. Higher scores mean lower risk (
D), not higher.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is implementing seizure precautions for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following equipment should the nurse place at the client's bedside? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Oral suction equipment (
B), supplemental oxygen supplies (
C), and an oral airway (E) are essential for seizure precautions to manage airway clearance, oxygenation, and prevent tongue biting post-seizure. Limb restraints (
A) risk injury and are only used with orders if the client is a danger. A blood glucose monitor (
D) is not directly related to seizure management unless hypoglycemia is a known trigger.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin 2 mg/kg IV to a client who weighs 20 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 18
Rationale: Convert 20 lb to kg: 20 × 0.4536 = 9.072 kg. Calculate dose: 9.072 kg × 2 mg/kg = 18.144 mg. Round to 18 mg. This ensures accurate dosing based on weight, critical for gentamicin to avoid toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is conducting the Weber's test on a client. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the Weber's test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing an activated tuning fork on the forehead (
C) is the correct Weber’s test action, assessing sound lateralization. High-pitched sounds (
A) are for other tests, like Rinne. The mastoid process (
B) is used in the Rinne test. Whispering words (
D) is for the whisper test, not Weber’s.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is about to undergo a bowel resection about advance directives. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing written information about advance directives (
C) is required by law, ensuring informed decision-making. Providers don’t sign directives (
A); clients do. Partners needn’t be present (
B); any trusted proxy can be chosen. Signing isn’t mandatory (
D); it’s voluntary.