ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse receives a new prescription over the telephone from a client's provider. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reading back the prescription ensures accuracy and prevents errors by confirming details with the provider immediately. Writing documenting or obtaining a signature follows after verification.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain informed consent from a client who speaks a different language than the nurse and is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Addressing questions to the interpreter ensures accurate communication of the procedure’s details risks and benefits. Nodding may not confirm understanding medical jargon confuses and gender-specific interpreters are not necessary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing the skin of a client who has worked outdoors for the past 20 years. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A change in a mole’s appearance may indicate skin cancer a potentially life-threatening condition requiring urgent evaluation. Skin tags discolored areas or atrophic fingers are less immediately concerning.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings through a gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flushing the tube with 10 mL of water every 2 hours prevents clogging and maintains patency. Tubing changes are typically every 24-48 hours heating formula risks burns and routine residual checks are not standard.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer several medications via NG tube to a client who is receiving continuous tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flushing the NG tube with 5 mL of sterile water before administration clears the tube ensuring effective medication delivery and preventing blockages. Mixing medications diluting unnecessarily or combining with formula risks interactions or reduced efficacy.