ATI RN
ATI NUR 104 Final Assessment Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
A nurse is documenting in a client's medical record. Which of the following abbreviations is appropriate for the nurse to use? (Select all that apply.)
Question 1 of 5
2 mg
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: The correct choices are A, C, and D. A stands for morphine sulfate, a common medication dosage unit. C signifies the dosing frequency "twice daily," and D indicates "every day."
Together, these choices provide a comprehensive prescription instruction - 2 mg of morphine sulfate to be taken twice daily, every day.
Choices B, E, F, and G are incorrect as they do not contribute to a complete and accurate prescription instruction.
Choice B, 30 mL, is a volume measurement and does not specify the medication or dosing instructions.
Choices E, F, and G are blank, hence irrelevant. The correct answer combines the medication, dosage, and frequency to ensure clear and effective treatment.
Extract:
A nurse assumes a variety of roles while working with clients. Which of the following describes the nursing role of protecting the client and supporting the client's decisions?
Question 2 of 5
Educator
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Caregiver. An educator plays a crucial role in nurturing and supporting the well-being of students, akin to a caregiver. Educators provide emotional support, guidance, and a safe learning environment.
Choice A, Advocate, focuses on speaking up for students' rights but doesn't encompass the full scope of an educator's responsibilities.
Choice C, Manager, is incorrect as educators do more than just manage; they educate and mentor.
Choices D, E, F, and G are irrelevant as they are not related to the role of an educator. In summary, the role of a caregiver aligns best with the holistic support and guidance an educator provides to students.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has a hip fracture that requires surgical repair. Which of the following health care professionals is responsible for obtaining informed consent from the client for the procedure?
Question 3 of 5
Surgeon
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Surgical suite nurse. Surgeons perform surgical procedures and rely heavily on the assistance of surgical suite nurses during operations. Nurses in the surgical suite play a crucial role in preparing the operating room, assisting the surgeon during the procedure, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the patient. They are trained to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and provide support throughout the surgery. Anesthesiologists (choice
C) administer anesthesia but do not directly assist the surgeon in performing the operation. Nurses (choice
B) in general do not have the specialized training required to work specifically in the surgical suite as efficiently as surgical suite nurses do.
Extract:
A nurse is giving change-of-shift report using SBAR to the oncoming nurse on a client who has a traumatic brain injury. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the background segment of SBAR?
Question 4 of 5
Glasgow results
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Code status. Glasgow Coma Scale assesses a patient's level of consciousness, not intracranial pressure (
A). It also doesn't dictate plan of care changes for upcoming shift (
C). The other choices are not applicable. Code status is vital in determining appropriate interventions based on a patient's wishes in emergency situations.
Extract:
A nurse is administering timolol eye drops to a client who has glaucoma. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Question 5 of 5
Drop prescribed amount of medication into the conjunctival sac
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because protecting the distal portion of the eyedropper using clean technique prevents contamination of the medication and reduces the risk of introducing harmful microorganisms into the eye. This step is crucial in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the medication.
Choice B is incorrect as applying pressure to the bridge of the nose after administration has no direct relevance to correctly administering the medication into the conjunctival sac.
Choice C is incorrect as wiping the eye from the outer canthus to the inner canthus before instillation can introduce contaminants into the eye and increase the risk of infection.