ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse working on a medical-surgical unit is making client assignments for an upcoming shift. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to an assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting with ambulation is within the scope of assistive personnel, as it involves basic mobility support. Teaching spirometer use, wound irrigation, suppository insertion, and blood glucose checks require a licensed nurse’s expertise.
Question 2 of 5
When preparing medication from a vial for a subcutaneous injection for a client, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the vial with the top upward while injecting air maintains pressure and prevents fluid leakage. Bubbles at the plunger are not relevant, injecting air with the needle in fluid risks contamination, and a 45° angle is for injection, not dosage verification. A filter needle is used for ampules, not vials.
Extract:
Diagnostic Results Day 3: - Negative: purified protein derivative (PPD) test - Negative: QuantiFERON-TB Gold test A nurse is caring for a client.
Question 3 of 5
Exhibits What are the first two actions the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: With negative TB tests, the nurse should review the client’s medical history and reassess symptoms to identify other potential causes (e.g., pneumonia, cancer). Initiating TB treatment, repeating tests, TB education, or ordering a CT scan are inappropriate without further assessment. Tuberculosis Symptoms
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a controlled substance to a client for pain management. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking a second nurse to witness and sign for wasted controlled substances ensures accountability and compliance with regulations. Verifying counts should occur before removal, waste goes to designated containers, discrepancies are reported immediately, and storing unused portions is prohibited.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is conducting Weber's test on a client. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weber's test involves placing an activated tuning fork in the middle of the client's forehead to assess hearing loss. High-pitched sounds, mastoid placement (Rinne test), and whispering are not part of Weber's test. Tapping the tuning fork on the ear is incorrect, as it should be struck against a surface to activate.