ATI RN
ATI Nurs 100 Fundamental Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A health care provider has written an order for digoxin for the patient, but the nurse cannot read whether the order is for 0.25 mg or 0.125 mg. What action would be the best to prevent a medication error?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarifying the order with the provider ensures the correct dose is administered.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse has withdrawn a narcotic from the medication dispenser and must waste a portion of the medication. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A witness ensures accountability for controlled substance disposal.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse administer medications to a client. Which action by the newly licensed nurse should prompt the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting before administering risks errors if the dose is not given.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has a history of myocardial infarction (MI) is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin’s antiplatelet action reduces clot formation in MI patients.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and reports having shortness of breath and swelling in his lower extremities. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the client has crackles in his lungs and an elevated blood pressure. The nurse should suspect which of the following based on the client’s manifestations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptoms suggest fluid overload (hypervolemia) due to ESKD-related fluid retention.