ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A provider has prescribed quetiapine 50 mg PO, divided equally every 12 hours for 3 days. The available medication is quetiapine 25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose on the third day? How many quetiapine tablets per dose on day 3?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 50 mg ÷ 2 doses = 25 mg/dose; 25 mg ÷ 25 mg/tablet = 1 tablet.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia? Which action prevents ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed reduces aspiration risk, preventing pneumonia. Oral care is more frequent, antibiotics are not prophylactic, and circuit changes are less frequent.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is educating a patient about the risk factors for osteoarthritis. Which factors should the nurse include in the education? Which factors should the nurse include for osteoarthritis risk?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Aging and obesity increase osteoarthritis risk due to joint wear and stress. Bacteria and diuretics are not risk factors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient who has schizophrenia and is taking aripiprazole. The nurse should notify the provider of which of the following findings? Which finding should the nurse report for aripiprazole?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Muscle stiffness may indicate extrapyramidal symptoms, a serious side effect requiring reporting. Other findings are less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who attacked a friend and is now admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Which action should the nurse take first for an aggressive patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Setting behavioral limits ensures safety and prevents further aggression, the priority action.