ATI RN
Medical Administrative Assistant Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has had a myocardial infarction involving a large section of the heart muscle. You assess them at risk for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A large myocardial infarction impairs heart pumping, leading to cardiogenic shock due to inadequate cardiac output.
Question 2 of 5
In order to crush a medication, you must have:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A physician's order is required to crush medications to ensure it's safe (e.g., not enteric-coated) and appropriate for the resident.
Question 3 of 5
A 45-year-old patient who reports pain in the foot that moves up along the calf says, 'My right foot feels like it is on fire.' The patient reports that the pain started yesterday, and they have no prior history of injury or falls. Which components of pain assessment has the patient reported?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The patient describes location (foot to calf), quality (burning), and duration (started yesterday), key components of pain assessment.
Question 4 of 5
An 85-year-old male patient with a history of prostate cancer and metastasis to the lumbar spine is receiving methadone hydrochloride (Dolophine) 10 mg three times a day. The patient's spouse tells the pain management nurse that the patient exhibits a lack of motivation, loss of appetite, and an inability to get out of bed. The nurse initially focuses on:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Symptoms may indicate uncontrolled pain rather than depression; assessing pain first is critical to guide further interventions.
Question 5 of 5
The pain management nurse assesses a trauma patient's readiness for discharge by determining the level of comfort the patient prefers. The nurse completes this portion of the pain assessment by asking about the patient's:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Functional pain goals assess acceptable comfort levels for daily activities, guiding discharge readiness.