ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Online Practice 2023 B Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving fluids through a peripheral IV catheter.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following observations at the IV site should the nurse identify as signs of infiltration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infiltration of an IV site is characterized by skin blanching, which is a whitening or lightening of the skin. This occurs when IV fluids or medications leak into the surrounding tissue from the vein.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of patients.Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the spread of infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing a patient who has tuberculosis in a room with negative-pressure airflow is a key measure in preventing the spread of this airborne infection.
Question 3 of 5
In which situation does the nurse demonstrate the ethical principle of veracity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This choice represents the ethical principle of veracity, which involves truth-telling. In this situation, the nurse is being truthful to the client about their cancer diagnosis, thus demonstrating veracity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about the purpose of advance directives. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advance directives indicate the form of treatment a client is willing to accept in the event of a serious illness, allowing individuals to express their preferences.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to transfer a patient who can bear weight on one leg from the bed to a chair.
Question 5 of 5
After securing a safe environment, what should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the patient for orthostatic hypotension is crucial because patients who can only bear weight on one leg may have compromised balance and stability.