ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam Study Guide 2024-2025 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The emergency department has been notified of a potential bioterrorism attack. Which action by the nurse is priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Manage all patients using standard precautions. This is the priority action because in a potential bioterrorism attack, the safety of all patients and staff is paramount. By implementing standard precautions, the nurse can prevent the spread of any potential harmful agents and protect everyone in the emergency department. Monitoring for specific symptoms (choice
A) may be important but not as immediate as ensuring proper infection control. Transporting patients quickly (choice
C) may increase the risk of spreading any potential contaminants. Preparing for post-traumatic stress (choice
D) is important but not the priority in the initial response to a bioterrorism event.
Question 2 of 5
When making rounds the nurse observes a purple wristband on a patient's wrist. How will the nurse interpret this finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct interpretation for the purple wristband is that the patient has do not resuscitate (DNR) preferences. This is because in healthcare settings, purple wristbands are commonly used to indicate that a patient has chosen not to have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in case of cardiac or respiratory arrest. This information is crucial for healthcare providers to be aware of in order to respect the patient's wishes and provide appropriate care.
Choice A (patient is allergic): This is incorrect because purple wristbands are not typically used to indicate allergies. Allergy information is usually communicated through a different system like red wristbands.
Choice C (high risk for falls): Purple wristbands do not typically signify a high risk for falls. Fall risk is usually indicated by a different color wristband or a specific protocol in healthcare settings.
Choice D (risk for seizures): Purple wristbands are not generally used to indicate a risk for seizures. Seizure risk may be indicated by a different color
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is assessing a family's home after the birth of an infant. A toddler also lives in the home. Which finding will cause the nurse to follow up?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because storing plastic grocery bags within reach of a toddler poses a suffocation hazard. Plastic bags can be a choking or asphyxiation risk. Electric outlets being covered (choice
B) is important for safety. No bumper pads in the crib (choice
C) and crib slats being 5 cm apart (choice
D) are actually good safety practices.
Question 4 of 5
Which patient will the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. The nurse will see the 56-year-old patient with oxygen using an electric razor for grooming first because it poses an immediate risk of fire hazard due to oxygen's flammability. The other choices do not pose immediate safety risks. A: Lighter can be removed safely. C: Infant looking at shiny object is not an immediate danger. D: Battery is out of reach. E: Pacifier without string is safe. Thus, addressing the grooming patient's risk is the priority.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes confused and tries to remove an intravenous (IV) infusion. Which priority action will the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Assess the patient. Initially, the nurse must assess the patient to determine the cause of confusion and agitation. This assessment helps identify any underlying medical conditions or factors contributing to the behavior. Gathering restraint supplies (
B) should not be the initial action as it does not address the root cause of the patient's behavior. Trying alternatives to restraint (
C) is a good approach, but assessment should come first to determine appropriateness. Calling the health care provider for a restraint order (
D) should be a last resort and only done after other options have been exhausted.