ATI RN
ATI Nsg 131 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering a powdered medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking for allergies ensures safe medication administration, preventing adverse reactions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about a heart-healthy diet to a group of clients with hypertension. Which of the following statements by one of the clients indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Canned soups are high in sodium, exacerbating hypertension, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse instructs a female client about collecting a midstream urine sample. Which statement made by the client is appropriate from the teaching provided by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wiping from front to back prevents UTIs and ensures proper hygiene for sample collection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a pre-packaged oral medication to a client and complete the final medication check. At which of the following times or places should the nurse perform this final check?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Final medication check at the bedside confirms patient identity and medication accuracy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious and has a breathing pattern characterized by alternating periods of hyperventilation and apnea. The nurse should document that the client has which of the following respiratory alterations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes respirations involve alternating hyperventilation and apnea, fitting the described pattern.