ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager is providing staff education about working with patients who have a history of anger and aggression. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? What should the nurse include in aggression training?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Knowing the facility layout aids safety, verbal feedback de-escalates, and avoiding necklaces reduces injury risk. Standing in front or always bringing security may escalate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following a lumbar laminectomy. Which of the following positions should the nurse encourage? Which position should the nurse encourage post-lumbar laminectomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Side-lying with knees bent reduces spinal strain. Other positions may increase discomfort or complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for warfarin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding vitamin K-rich foods prevents interference with warfarin's anticoagulant effect. Morning dosing, vitamin C, or hard toothbrushes are irrelevant.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 40 mg PO daily. The available medication is fluoxetine 20 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? How many mL of fluoxetine should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 40 mg ÷ 20 mg/mL = 2 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is conducting a patient's history and physical examination. Which information should the nurse consider as subjective data? Which information is subjective data?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea is subjective, reported by the patient. Petechiae, cyanosis, and fever are objective, observable.