ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse plans to leave her scheduled shift an hour early without permission or notification of the charge nurse. The patients in her assignment are stable. Which of the following legal torts applies to this situation? Which legal tort applies to leaving shift early without permission?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negligence applies if leaving early risks patient harm by falling below care standards. Other torts are irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a coronary care unit is admitting a patient who has had CPR following a cardiac arrest. The patient is receiving lidocaine IV at 2 mg/min. When the patient asks the nurse why he is receiving that medication, the nurse should explain that it has which of the following actions? Why is the patient receiving lidocaine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lidocaine prevents dysrhythmias by delaying heart conduction, not relieving pain, affecting motility, or dissolving clots.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient and notices that the patient's urine is dark amber, cloudy, and has an unpleasant odor. Which of the following conditions should the nurse associate these findings with? Which condition is associated with dark, cloudy, odorous urine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dark, cloudy, odorous urine indicates a urinary tract infection. Other conditions do not typically cause these findings.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching? Which statement indicates a need for HIPAA teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disclosing information to family without consent violates HIPAA. Other statements are correct.
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.