ATI RN
ATI Nurs 100 Fundamental Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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A nurse has withdrawn a narcotic from the medication dispenser and must waste a portion of the medication.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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 75-year-old client with aspiration pneumonia. The nurse should recognize what age-related change can contribute to the development of aspiration pneumonia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A diminished cough reflex increases aspiration risk by impairing airway clearance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who sustained blood loss. Which is a manifestation of hypovolemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weak pulse results from decreased cardiac output in hypovolemia due to reduced blood volume.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse receives an order from the provider for a client requiring the highest oxygen concentration with a one-way valve. What type of mask should the nurse apply to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A non-rebreather mask delivers the highest oxygen concentration with a one-way valve.
Question 5 of 5
The patient has just been started on an enteral feeding and has developed diarrhea after being on the feeding for 2 hours. What does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause of the diarrhea?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Formula intolerance is the most likely cause of early diarrhea in enteral feeding.