ATI RN
ATI Custom T1 PM Summer 2023 Exam 5 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 75 mg PO. The amount available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate the number of tablets to administer, divide the desired dose by the dose strength per tablet. In this case, 75 mg ÷ 50 mg = 1.5 tablets. This means the nurse should administer 1.5 tablets of hydrochlorothiazide. Since the tablets cannot be divided, rounding to the nearest whole tablet is necessary, making the correct answer A: 1.5 tablet(s). Other choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the calculation. B: 1.4 tablet(s), C: 1.6 tablet(s), and D: 1.7 tablet(s) do not match the calculated dose of 1.5 tablets.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a moderate vision impairment. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Face the client when speaking to them. This is important because by facing the client, the nurse allows the client to see their facial expressions and lip movements, which can aid in understanding the conversation. This non-verbal cue can help bridge the communication gap caused by the vision impairment. Opening shades (choice
A) may create glare or shadows that could further hinder the client's vision. Using gestures (choice
C) may not be effective if the client cannot see them clearly. Speaking loudly (choice
D) is not necessary and may come off as intimidating or patronizing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Administer antibiotics when available. Administering antibiotics promptly is crucial in bacterial meningitis to prevent further complications and improve the child's prognosis. Delay in antibiotic administration can lead to serious consequences such as brain damage or death. Documenting intake and output (
A) is important but not the priority in this acute situation. Maintaining seizure precautions (
C) is vital for a child with a seizure disorder but not the priority in bacterial meningitis. Reducing environmental stimuli (
D) may help in managing symptoms, but administering antibiotics takes precedence in treating the underlying infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data regarding the pain level of a 3-year-old child on the second postoperative day following an appendectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Use the FACES Scale to assess the child's pain level. The FACES Scale is a reliable and valid pain assessment tool for children, including those as young as 3 years old. It uses facial expressions to represent different levels of pain, making it easier for young children to understand and communicate their pain level. Using a numeric scale (
Choice
B) may be difficult for a 3-year-old to comprehend and accurately express their pain level. The Visual Analog Scale (
Choice
C) may also be challenging for young children to use effectively. Using a color tool (
Choice
D) is not a standard pain assessment method for children and may not provide accurate results. Overall, the FACES Scale is the most appropriate choice for assessing pain in a 3-year-old child postoperatively.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefotaxime 100 mg IM to a client. How many grams (g) should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 0.1 g. Cefotaxime is typically dosed in milligrams (mg), not grams (g).
To convert mg to g, divide the dose by 1000 since 1 g = 1000 mg.
Therefore, 100 mg of cefotaxime is equal to 0.1 g.
Choice A (10 g) is way too high and would be toxic.
Choice B (100 g) is even higher and would be extremely dangerous.
Choice D and the subsequent choices are not provided, so they are not applicable.