ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an opioid agonist to a client who has acute pain. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Opioids can cause urinary retention by increasing sphincter tone. They suppress cough, cause bradypnea, and lead to hypotension, not the other options.
Question 2 of 5
The physician orders acyclovir 400 mg po three times a day for herpes. The medication is supplied in 800-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: Calculation: 400 mg / 800 mg per tablet = 0.5 tablet per dose.
Question 3 of 5
Lana is developing Mrs. Watson's care plan. She wants to add more interventions and not just deliver pain medication. What are some other nursing actions that would be helpful to Mrs. Watson? Select the 4 correct answers.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Music, massage, heat/cold, and relaxation techniques reduce pain and stress. Vigorous rubbing worsens arthritis pain.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing assistant informs the nurse that the patient's blood pressure is 220/102 using the electronic monitor. What is the priority action of the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Manually verify a critically high BP (220/102) to ensure accuracy before escalating care, as electronic monitors can err.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an unconscious patient who was just pulled from a freezing lake. What is the priority action of the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wrap in warmed blankets for gradual rewarming, the priority for hypothermia. Unconscious patients can’t drink, and bathing or clothing removal are secondary.