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ATI Exit Exam 180 Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving morphine for pain management. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 10/min indicates respiratory depression, a serious adverse effect of morphine that should be reported immediately. While a heart rate of 88/min, pain rating of 4, and a temperature of 37.2°C (99°F) are within normal ranges and do not indicate immediate concern related to morphine administration.
Question 2 of 5
When caring for a client with asthma experiencing an acute exacerbation, which medication should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During an acute asthma exacerbation, the priority is to quickly relieve bronchoconstriction and improve airflow. Albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator that acts rapidly to dilate the airways, making it the first-line medication for acute symptom relief. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for long-term asthma control, not for immediate relief. Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator used for maintenance therapy, not for acute exacerbations. Fluticasone is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation and is also used for long-term control, not for immediate relief during an exacerbation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 1-day-old and receiving phototherapy for jaundice. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct action for the nurse to take is to ensure that the newborn wears a diaper. This is important to prevent skin irritation during phototherapy.
Choice A is incorrect as newborns should be breastfed or formula-fed, not given glucose water.
Choice B is unnecessary and may interfere with the effectiveness of phototherapy.
Choice D is inappropriate as lotions can interfere with the phototherapy and increase the risk of skin damage.
Question 4 of 5
A healthcare professional is preparing to administer an intermittent enteral feeding to a client who has an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the healthcare professional take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed to 45 degrees is the priority action before administering an enteral feeding through an NG tube. This position helps prevent aspiration by promoting proper flow and digestion of the feeding. Checking the residual volume, flushing the tube, and warming the formula are important steps but come after ensuring the client is in the correct position to minimize the risk of complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Heart rate of 60/min. A heart rate of 60/min is borderline bradycardia, which can be a sign of digoxin toxicity. Digoxin can cause bradycardia, so any further decrease in heart rate should be reported promptly to the healthcare provider.
Choices A, B, and D are within the normal range and not specifically related to potential digoxin toxicity, so they do not require immediate reporting.
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