ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2023 Quizlet
1. How many ounces are in 1 cup?
- A. 8
- B. 80
- C. 800
- D. 8000
Correct answer: A
Rationale: 1 cup is equivalent to 8 ounces. This conversion is commonly used in cooking and baking recipes, where precise measurements are crucial for the successful outcome of dishes. Knowing this conversion helps ensure that ingredients are accurately measured and the recipe turns out as intended. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the correct conversion between cups and ounces. 80, 800, and 8000 ounces are significantly higher quantities than what is found in 1 cup, which is 8 ounces.
2. A healthcare professional realizes that the wrong medication has been administered to a client. Which of the following actions should the healthcare professional take first?
- A. Notify the provider.
- B. Report the incident to the healthcare facility's manager.
- C. Monitor vital signs.
- D. Fill out an incident report.
Correct answer: C: Monitor vital signs.
Rationale: In a situation where the wrong medication has been administered to a client, the immediate priority is to assess and monitor the client's vital signs to identify any adverse effects of the incorrect medication. This action takes precedence over notifying the provider, reporting the incident, or filling out an incident report. Monitoring vital signs allows for timely recognition and intervention if the client experiences any negative reactions to the wrong medication, ensuring their safety and well-being.
3. A healthcare provider is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following should the healthcare provider identify as a manifestation of pulmonary congestion?
- A. Frothy, pink sputum
- B. Jugular vein distention
- C. Weight gain
- D. Bradypnea
Correct answer: A: Frothy, pink sputum
Rationale: Pulmonary congestion is a common manifestation of left-sided heart failure. When the left side of the heart fails, blood backs up into the lungs, leading to pulmonary congestion. This can result in symptoms such as frothy, pink-tinged sputum due to the presence of blood in the respiratory secretions. Jugular vein distention, weight gain, and bradypnea are also associated with heart failure, but frothy, pink sputum specifically indicates pulmonary congestion in this scenario.
4. During a seizure, what is the primary intervention?
- A. Protect the patient from injury
- B. Insert an airway
- C. Elevate the head of the bed
- D. Withdraw all pain medications
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The primary intervention during a seizure is to protect the patient from injury. This involves creating a safe environment by moving harmful objects away, cushioning the head, and staying with the patient until the seizure ends. Inserting an airway is only necessary if the patient's airway is obstructed, not routinely during a seizure. Elevating the head of the bed is not a priority during an active seizure as it won't affect the seizure's outcome. Withdrawing all pain medications is not a standard practice unless there are specific contraindications related to the seizure itself.
5. A healthcare professional is planning care for a client following the insertion of a chest tube and drainage system. Which of the following should NOT be included in the plan of care?
- A. Encourage the client to cough every 2 hours.
- B. Check for continuous bubbling in the suction chamber.
- C. Strip the drainage tubing every 4 hours.
- D. Obtain a chest x-ray
Correct answer: Strip the drainage tubing every 4 hours.
Rationale: Stripping the drainage tubing is an outdated practice and can cause complications. Encouraging the client to cough helps with lung expansion, checking for continuous bubbling ensures proper functioning of the chest tube system, and obtaining a chest x-ray helps to assess the position of the chest tube and re-expansion of the lung. Therefore, stripping the drainage tubing every 4 hours should not be included in the plan of care.