ATI RN
Introduction to Professional Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse cares for a middle-aged client who is on furosemide for congestive heart failure (CHF). The nurse assesses the client for possible symptoms of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: hypokalemia. Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can lead to potassium loss through increased urine output. Hypokalemia is a common side effect of furosemide and can manifest as muscle weakness, fatigue, and cardiac dysrhythmias. It is crucial for the nurse to monitor the client's potassium levels to prevent complications. Incorrect choices: B: Hyperkalemia is unlikely with furosemide use as it typically causes potassium depletion. C: Hypocalcemia is not a common side effect of furosemide. D: Hypernatremia is not typically associated with furosemide use, as it primarily affects potassium and water balance.
Question 2 of 5
What milestone marked Florence Nightingale's influence on the formalization and professionalization of nursing education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
How do assumptions contribute to the theoretical framework in nursing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Nurse Trish is caring for a female client with a history of GI bleeding, sickle cell disease, and a platelet count of 22,000/μl. The female client is dehydrated and receiving dextrose 5% in half-normal saline solution at 150 ml/hr. The client complains of severe bone pain and is scheduled to receive a dose of morphine sulfate. In administering the medication, Nurse Trish should avoid which route?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which type of medication order might read 'Vitamin K 10 mg I.M. daily × 3 days?'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.