ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 9 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is having an exacerbation of his asthma. When reviewing the provider's orders, the nurse recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can cause bronchoconstriction, worsening asthma. Theophylline, montelukast, and prednisone are appropriate for asthma management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has not voided for 8 hr following the removal of an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should be the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bladder scan assesses for urinary retention, guiding further actions. Assisting to the bathroom, increasing fluids, or catheterizing are secondary without confirmation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client following a thoracentesis. The nurse should identify which of the following manifestations as a complication and contact the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased heart rate may indicate pneumothorax or hemorrhage post-thoracentesis, requiring immediate action. Discomfort and drainage are expected, and decreased temperature is unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching session about reducing the risk of complications of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Reducing cholesterol, maintaining blood pressure, increasing exercise, and smoking cessation reduce diabetic complications. Sustaining hyperglycemia worsens nerve damage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer albuterol syrup 6 mg PO tid. Available is albuterol 2 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 15
Rationale: Dose: 6 mg. Concentration: 2 mg/5 mL. Volume: (6 mg × 5 mL) ÷ 2 mg = 15 mL.