RN ATI NURSING KNOWLEDGE ACTUAL EXAM 2025 |
144 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Explain why it is important to change IV tubing every 24 hours for a
client who is immunosuppressed.
To prevent medication interactions
To reduce the risk of infection
To ensure proper medication
absorption To maintain fluid
balance
2. A client returns to the nursing unit post-thoracotomy with two chest
tubes in place connected to a drainage device. The client's spouse asks
the nurse the reason for having two chest tubes. The nurse's response is
based on the knowledge that the lower chest tube is placed to do
which of the
following?
Remove air from the pleural space.
Create access for irrigating the chest cavity.
Evacuate secretions from the bronchioles and alveoli.
Drain blood and fluid from the pleural space.
3. What is the definition of somatic symptom disorder?
, A psychological disorder characterized by physical
symptoms without a medical explanation
A condition where physical symptoms are exaggerated due to
psychological factors
A disorder that primarily affects the musculoskeletal system
A type of anxiety disorder that manifests as physical symptoms
4. A sterile drape..
Is sterile to the border of the drape
, Is sterile up to a 1 inch border around the perimeter
Is sterile only within the very middle of the
drape Is sterile even if it becomes wet
5. Excessive vomiting can induce:
metabolic alkalosis
metabolic acidosis
6. Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis?
Menopause
Hormone replacement
therapy Vitamin C
deficiency
Heavy intense exercise
7. ____ 12. A patient is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which of the
following electrocardiogram changes should the clinician expect as a
manifestation of the disease?
Sinus bradycardia
Atrial fibrillation
Supraventricular
tachycardia U waves
8. A 70-year-old man comes to the physician because of a 4-month
, history of frequent urination at night. He has an urgent need to urinate
but only passes small amounts of urine each time. He also admits to
having to stand closer to the toilet bowl than before while he urinates.
He has no other conditions. His vitals are within normal limits.
Physical examination shows an enlarged non-tender, non- nodular
prostate gland. A biopsy of the
prostate is shown in the attached picture. He is prescribed appropriate
144 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Explain why it is important to change IV tubing every 24 hours for a
client who is immunosuppressed.
To prevent medication interactions
To reduce the risk of infection
To ensure proper medication
absorption To maintain fluid
balance
2. A client returns to the nursing unit post-thoracotomy with two chest
tubes in place connected to a drainage device. The client's spouse asks
the nurse the reason for having two chest tubes. The nurse's response is
based on the knowledge that the lower chest tube is placed to do
which of the
following?
Remove air from the pleural space.
Create access for irrigating the chest cavity.
Evacuate secretions from the bronchioles and alveoli.
Drain blood and fluid from the pleural space.
3. What is the definition of somatic symptom disorder?
, A psychological disorder characterized by physical
symptoms without a medical explanation
A condition where physical symptoms are exaggerated due to
psychological factors
A disorder that primarily affects the musculoskeletal system
A type of anxiety disorder that manifests as physical symptoms
4. A sterile drape..
Is sterile to the border of the drape
, Is sterile up to a 1 inch border around the perimeter
Is sterile only within the very middle of the
drape Is sterile even if it becomes wet
5. Excessive vomiting can induce:
metabolic alkalosis
metabolic acidosis
6. Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis?
Menopause
Hormone replacement
therapy Vitamin C
deficiency
Heavy intense exercise
7. ____ 12. A patient is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which of the
following electrocardiogram changes should the clinician expect as a
manifestation of the disease?
Sinus bradycardia
Atrial fibrillation
Supraventricular
tachycardia U waves
8. A 70-year-old man comes to the physician because of a 4-month
, history of frequent urination at night. He has an urgent need to urinate
but only passes small amounts of urine each time. He also admits to
having to stand closer to the toilet bowl than before while he urinates.
He has no other conditions. His vitals are within normal limits.
Physical examination shows an enlarged non-tender, non- nodular
prostate gland. A biopsy of the
prostate is shown in the attached picture. He is prescribed appropriate
