ATI RN
ATI Nsg 131 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's radial pulse and determines that the pulse is irregular. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the apical pulse for a full minute accurately evaluates irregular heart rhythm.
Question 2 of 5
A client receives a wrong medication. The nurse who made the medication error should take which of the following actions first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client ensures safety and identifies any adverse effects from the wrong medication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who is about to start using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to manage chronic pain. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TENS is typically an outpatient therapy, not requiring hospitalization, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 4 of 5
When reviewing the admitting prescriptions for a client, the nurse notes that the dose of one medication is three times the usual dose of this medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contacting the provider ensures patient safety by clarifying an unusually high dosage.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is planning a room assignment for a client who has a productive cough, a questionable chest x-ray, and a positive Mantoux test. Which of the following rooms should the nurse assign to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A private, negative-pressure room prevents airborne transmission for suspected tuberculosis.