ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing pioneers established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clara Barton was a pioneering nurse who is best known for founding the American Red Cross in 1881. She was a hospital nurse during the American Civil War and later worked to provide aid to soldiers and civilians affected by war and natural disasters. In 1881 she established the American Red Cross to provide humanitarian assistance during times of crisis which continues to provide disaster relief and support.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is collecting equipment to administer a unit of packed red blood cells. Which IV fluid should be used to initiate the IV for this transfusion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When collecting equipment to administer a unit of packed red blood cells the nurse should use 250 mL of normal saline to initiate the IV for this transfusion. Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) is the only IV fluid compatible with blood transfusions as it prevents hemolysis or clotting of red blood cells. Dextrose solutions (options A and
C) can cause hemolysis and lactated Ringer’s solution (option
B) may cause clotting due to its calcium content. The duplicate option E is likely a formatting error but normal saline remains the correct choice.
Question 3 of 5
During discharge planning,the nurse is responsible for teaching the client how to maintain comfort promote healing and restore wellness. However one of the actions listed below is not correct.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: During discharge planning the nurse is responsible for teaching the client how to maintain comfort promote healing and restore wellness. This includes instructing the client to report promptly to the practitioner any increased redness swelling pain or discharge from the incision or drain sites as these symptoms may indicate an infection or other complication. Instructing to report decreased symptoms is incorrect because a reduction in these symptoms typically indicates healing not a need for immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
When planning interventions to promote a client's appetite,which of the following would be included in the client's plan?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale:
To promote a client's appetite interventions should include providing a tidy clean environment free of unpleasant sights or odors and encouraging oral hygiene after mealtime. These create a pleasant dining experience and improve food taste unlike unfamiliar foods or poorly timed treatments.
Question 5 of 5
If a visitor in the dining room at the hospital has a forceful cough,the nurse should first:
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: If a visitor has a forceful cough the nurse should first allow the visitor to continue coughing as coughing is a natural reflex to clear the airway. The nurse should also assess the effectiveness of the cough. If the cough is weak or ineffective further intervention may be needed. CPR or the Heimlich maneuver would only be appropriate if the visitor is choking and assisting to a sitting position on the floor may not be necessary.