ATI RN
Introduction to Professional Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the leading cause of injury-related deaths in adults 65 and older?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in adults 65 and older due to age-related changes affecting balance and coordination. Elderly individuals are more prone to falls, leading to serious injuries such as hip fractures and head trauma. Falls can also result in long-term disabilities and decreased quality of life. Violence (B) is less common in this age group. Alcoholism (C) may contribute to falls but is not the primary cause. Motor vehicle accidents (D) are more prevalent in younger age groups.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The statement that best portrays nursing in early civilizations is: -
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.