ATI RN
Introduction to Nursing Profession Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse understands that the transdermal route is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: absorbed through the skin. Transdermal medications are delivered through the skin and absorbed into the bloodstream. This route allows for slow, controlled release of the medication over an extended period. Choice A, dissolved inside the cheek, refers to sublingual administration. Choice C, inserted into the vaginal cavity, is intravaginal administration. Choice D, inhaled into the respiratory tract, is inhalation administration. These routes are different from transdermal and have specific mechanisms of action distinct from skin absorption.
Question 2 of 5
An 80-year-old client tells the nurse that he has been dizzy since starting to take an herbal remedy for arthritis in addition to prescribed medications. Which of the following effects is this client experiencing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Polypharmacy. Polypharmacy refers to the use of multiple medications concurrently, which can lead to drug-drug interactions causing adverse effects like dizziness. In this case, the client's dizziness is likely due to the combination of the herbal remedy for arthritis with prescribed medications. B: Sleep disorder is incorrect because dizziness is not typically associated with sleep disorders. C: Cascade iatrogenesis is incorrect as it refers to a sequence of adverse events resulting from medical treatment, not specifically related to dizziness. D: Fluid volume overload is incorrect as it is characterized by symptoms like edema and shortness of breath, not dizziness.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is filling out an incident report after an older adult client fell while attempting to transfer this person from bed to a commode. Which health problem should the nurse consider when client falls occur?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Orthostatic hypotension. When an older adult falls during a transfer, orthostatic hypotension is a likely health problem to consider. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up, leading to dizziness or fainting. This condition can increase the risk of falls, especially during position changes like transferring from bed to a commode. Bradypnea (A) refers to abnormally slow breathing rate, not directly related to falls. Palpitations (B) are rapid or irregular heartbeats, not typically associated with falls. Primary hypertension (C) is high blood pressure without a known cause, which is not directly linked to falls during transfers.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse, who is performing a peripheral vascular exam, is unable to palpate the posterior tibialis pulse. Which is the most appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Check pulse with a doppler. This is the most appropriate action as using a doppler can help detect the pulse accurately when palpation is difficult. Rechecking in 1 hour (B) is not necessary as immediate action is required. Recording the finding (A) without further assessment may lead to missed critical information. Notifying the healthcare provider (D) at this stage is premature as further assessment is needed before involving the provider.
Question 5 of 5
The client is ordered for hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg PO daily. The Pyxis has 25-mg tablets available. How many tablet(s) does the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A (0.5 tablets) Rationale: 1. The ordered dose is 12.5 mg. 2. The available tablets are 25 mg. 3. Divide the ordered dose by the tablet strength: 12.5 mg / 25 mg = 0.5 tablets. 4. The nurse administers 0.5 tablets to achieve the prescribed dose accurately. Summary: - Option B (1 tablet) is incorrect as it would give double the prescribed dose. - Option C (1.5 tablets) is incorrect as it would exceed the prescribed dose. - Option D (2 tablets) is incorrect as it would give four times the prescribed dose.