ATI RN
Introduction to Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
As the emergency room (ER) nurse responds to a client who suddenly goes into cardiac arrest, which substance in the body will be secreted in large amounts?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Epinephrine. When a client goes into cardiac arrest, the body's sympathetic nervous system is activated, leading to the release of epinephrine (adrenaline) from the adrenal glands. Epinephrine increases heart rate and blood flow, helping to restore circulation during cardiac arrest. Endorphins (A) are released in response to pain or stress, not directly related to cardiac arrest. Endothelin (B) is a peptide that constricts blood vessels, not a hormone secreted during cardiac arrest. Erythropoietin (D) is a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production, not directly involved in the body's response to cardiac arrest.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse cares for a patient, who has been taking ibuprofen for back pain x 3 weeks, was admitted to the hospital for abdominal pain. Which assessment data takes priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Occult stool. This assessment data takes priority because the patient has been taking ibuprofen, which can lead to gastrointestinal bleeding. Checking for occult blood in the stool can help identify any gastrointestinal bleeding that may be occurring. Diarrhea (A) may be a side effect of ibuprofen but is not as urgent as assessing for bleeding. Hematuria (B) and Ova & parasites (O&P) (D) are not directly related to the patient's current condition and are not as urgent as checking for gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
The new charge RN on a hospital unit is leading a committee that must choose new paint colors for the nurses9 station. She elicits the opinions of all group members and then organizes a vote. The charge nurse9s leadership style can be said to be
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Democratic. This is because the charge nurse is involving all group members in the decision-making process by eliciting their opinions and organizing a vote. This leadership style promotes collaboration and empowers team members to have a say in the decision. A: Laissez-faire is incorrect because this leadership style involves minimal interference from the leader, which is not the case here. B: Autocratic is incorrect because this style involves making decisions without input from others, which is not happening in this scenario. D: Scientific is incorrect because it refers to a leadership style that emphasizes data-driven decision-making, which is not the focus in this situation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse cares for a client who may take ibuprofen 600 mg to 800 mg by mouth (PO) every 8 hours as needed (PRN) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pain. What is the maximum daily dose (in g)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A (2.4 g). To calculate the maximum daily dose, we take the highest dose (800 mg) and multiply it by the number of times it can be taken in a day (3 times). Therefore, 800 mg * 3 = 2400 mg = 2.4 g. This is the maximum daily dose. Choice B (4.8 g) is incorrect as it is double the correct answer, exceeding the safe daily limit. Choices C (2.0 g) and D (1.0 g) are too low and do not reflect the maximum dose calculation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an enteric-coated aspirin for myocardial infarction (MI) prophylaxis. What should be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: It should not be chewed or crushed. Enteric-coated aspirin is designed to bypass the stomach and dissolve in the intestines to prevent stomach irritation. Chewing or crushing it can destroy the coating, leading to stomach irritation. Aspirin should not be cut into pieces to ensure the full dose is taken. It is not available in liquid form, so choice C is incorrect. Choice B is incorrect as the enteric coating must not be opened to prevent stomach irritation.