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: Florence Nightingale established the first formal nursing school at St. Thomas' Hospital in London in 1860, significantly influencing nursing education.
Question 3 of 5
How do assumptions contribute to the theoretical framework in nursing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assumptions form the foundational beliefs of nursing theories, underpinning their development and application.
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: With a low platelet count (22,000/μl), intramuscular (I.M.) injections are avoided due to the risk of bleeding or hematoma formation.
Question 5 of 5
Which type of medication order might read 'Vitamin K 10 mg I.M. daily × 3 days?'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A single order is for a one-time or short-term administration, like this 3-day course of Vitamin K.