ATI RN
ATI Custom T1 PM Summer 2023 Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse calculates a client's fluid intake over the past 8 hours. The client had one 4-oz cup of coffee, 3 oz of juice, and 12 oz of soda. How many mL should the nurse document as the client's total intake for the shift?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Convert ounces to mL (1 oz ≈ 30 mL): 4 oz coffee = 120 mL, 3 oz juice = 90 mL, 12 oz soda = 360 mL.
Total = 120 + 90 + 360 = 570 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefotaxime 100 mg IM to a client. How many grams (g) should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 100 mg = 0.1 g (divide by 1000), avoiding overdose errors of 10 g or 100 g.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in preparing an in-service program about preventing medication errors when transcribing a prescription. The nurse is using a dosage example of four tenths of a milligram. Which of the following transcription examples should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 0.4 mg (with leading zero) accurately shows four tenths of a mg, avoiding errors from misreading decimals.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who received an opioid narcotic for incisional pain. Which of the following findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulse oximetry monitors for respiratory depression, a critical opioid risk, taking priority over BP, sedation, or pain level.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about maintaining taste and smell. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brushing twice daily maintains oral hygiene, preserving taste/smell. Quick chewing, avoiding spices, or infrequent dental visits hinder this.