ATI RN
ATI Nurs 100 Fundamental Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client for early signs of hypoxemia during an asthma attack. Which manifestation should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confusion is an early sign of hypoxemia due to impaired brain oxygenation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse caring for a client is receiving hydromorphone HCL via PCA pump and reports continuous pain of 6 on a scale from 0 to 10. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the PCA pump ensures it is functioning and delivering the dose.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer medications to two patients with the same last name. After the administration, the nurse realizes that she did not check the identification of the patient before administering medication. Which action should the nurse complete first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the patient first ensures no adverse effects from the error.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is administering a controlled substance that falls into the category of Schedule I. Which of the following displays the appropriate abuse potential for Schedule I drugs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Schedule I drugs have the highest abuse potential and no accepted medical use.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for potassium chloride (KCL) 20 mEq PO daily. The nurse reviews the client’s most recent laboratory results and finds the client’s potassium level is 5.2 mEq/L. (Normal 3.5-5.0 mEq/L) Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Omitting the dose prevents hyperkalemia in a client with elevated potassium.