ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with a history of migraines is at the clinic complaining of a throbbing headache. Which of the following questions should the nurse include in the assessment? Which question should the nurse ask for migraine assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are common migraine symptoms, aiding severity assessment. Other symptoms are less primary.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for enalapril. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for? Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for enalapril?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enalapril can cause a dry cough due to ACE inhibitor effects. Other options are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a patient exhibiting manic behavior. The patient reports recent personal stressors, including the loss of her mother and a divorce. What should be the nurse's priority action? What is the priority action for a manic patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing self-directed violence is the priority due to impaired judgment in mania.