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ATI NUR 112 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
When preparing to apply a scheduled fentanyl transdermal patch, the nurse notes that the previously applied patch is intact on the client’s upper back and the client denies pain. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Remove the old patch and apply a new one in a different location to prevent overdose and skin irritation. Multiple patches, provider consultation, or oral analgesics are unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
Before administering the initial dose of sumatriptan succinate to a client with a migraine headache, it is most important to determine if the client’s history includes which problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sumatriptan’s vasoconstrictive effects risk cardiac events in clients with coronary artery disease. IBS, rhinitis, and diabetes are not contraindications.
Question 3 of 5
A client with cystitis receives a prescription for phenazopyridine. Which information should the nurse explain to the client about its therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenazopyridine numbs the urinary tract, relieving pain from cystitis. It’s not an antibiotic, antispasmodic, or tied to post-intercourse use.
Question 4 of 5
A client is scheduled for a spiral computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast to evaluate for pulmonary embolism. Which information in the client’s history requires follow-up by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metformin with contrast dye risks lactic acidosis, requiring kidney function assessment and possible withholding. Prior CT, sobriety, and metal prosthesis are less critical.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has been taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is experiencing gastric pain and blood in his stool. The healthcare provider discontinues the NSAIDs and prescribes esomeprazole. Which information should the nurse include in this client’s teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Black stools may indicate GI bleeding, a serious concern requiring immediate provider notification. Bland diets, minor side effects, and NSAID resumption are less critical.