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ATI Fundamentals Exam Nursing 100 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client tells the nurse that he takes laxatives every day but is still constipated. The nurse's response is based on which reasoning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trying a laxative with a different mechanism may relieve constipation if the current one is ineffective. Enemas are not the first step habitual use is a factor but not the most common cause and chronic constipation requires attention.
Question 2 of 5
The patient is receiving 30 mg of citalopram daily for depression. Citalopram is available in 20 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should be administered? (Round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale: Number of tablets = total dose/tablet strength: 30 mg ÷ 20 mg = 1.5 tablets.
Question 3 of 5
5 fl oz = … mL Round to the nearest whole numbe
Correct Answer: 148
Rationale: 1 fluid ounce = 29.57 mL; 5 fl oz × 29.57 = 147.85 mL rounded to 148 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is completing her physical assessment on her newly admitted patient. She is assessing the patient's skin and documenting her findings. How should she document the following wound?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stage II pressure ulcers involve partial-thickness skin loss as depicted in the wound. Stage I is non-blanching erythema Stage III involves full-thickness loss with visible fat and Stage IV exposes muscle or bone. Yes
Question 5 of 5
When moving a client up in bed with the assistance of another caregiver,the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Having the client fold their arms across the chest helps protect the arms and reduces the risk of injury during the move. It also stabilizes the client. Elevating the bed risks sliding consulting the plan of care is unrelated and a pillow is not necessary for moving.